TM 10-1670-327-23&P
UNIT MAINTENANCE
MC-6 PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
NSN 1670-01-527-7537
RESERVE CANOPY SUSPENSION LINE
REPAIR, REPLACE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
Shears (Item 61, WP 0097 00)
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
Stitch Removal Tool (Item 62, WP 0097 00)
Sewing Machine, Bartack, 28 Stitch (Item 51, WP
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Cord, Nylon, 650 lb., Color Natural, Class F (Item
Unpacked
16, WP 0109 00)
REPAIR
Restitch Suspension Lines
CAUTION
Stitch removal requirements will vary according to the type of item being repaired. Due to
the unique type of stitch formations found on the T-11R, use of a stitch removal tool is
mandated when removing Bartack, Box X, or Double Box X stitch formations.
If bartack stitching requires repair, bartacks will be completely removed and a new bartack will be
replaced with the same stitch length and width.
REPLACE
Replace Reserve Canopy Suspension Line
1. Place canopy in proper layout.
2. Cut damaged line off the connector link. Cut the skirt hesitator tie located inside the canopy.
Remove suspension line (figure 1, item 1) from the canopy line-attaching loop (figure 1, item 2).
3. Align the new suspension line (figure 1, item 1) so that the cascade is closest to the canopy.
4. Attach a new suspension line (figure 1, item 1) to the canopy by passing one end through the
attaching loop (figure 1, item 2). Pass the other end through the opposite end of the suspension line
loop.
5. Pull tight forming a girth hitch. Make sure that the cascade is facing towards the inside of the canopy.
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