TM 10-1670-201-23
T.O. 13C-1-41
NAVAIR 13-1-17
contrasting color, mark the replacement line at a point
(9) Using an authorized marking aid of
alined with the inside edge of the connector link. Check
contrasting color, mark the free end of the replacement
the marking correctness as prescribed in (10) above.
line material at a point alined with the inside edge of the
original attaching connector link assembly.
(15) At a point 10 inches beyond the connector
link assembly, cut the replacement canopy line from the
(10) While holding the adjacent canopy line
material spool.
and the replacement line free end together tightly under
equal tension at the original attaching connector link
(16) Release tension from the entire canopy
assembly, trace both lines from the link to the canopy
assembly.
skirt. Using an authorized marking aid of contrasting
(17) Aline each of the marks made on the
color, mark the replacement line at the point of
replacement canopy line with the appropriate edges of
intersection with the canopy lower lateral band lower
the canopy lateral bands and secure the line to the
edge.
Check the correctness of the marking by
canopy by stitching at each attachment point according
releasing and then reapplying equal tension to the two
to original construction details, using the stitching
lines.
specifics in the applicable item maintenance publication.
(11) Working on the same side of the canopy
If pucker is required in the canopy in the radial seams,
as in (10) above hold the adjacent canopy line and the
insure each radial seam containing the replacement
replacement line together tightly at the lower lateral
canopy line is correctly puckered upon completion of
band. Further grasp both lines at the canopy upper
stitching.
lateral band and apply equal tension to both lines.
(18) Reposition and reattach any items
Using an authorized marking aid of contrasting color,
removed in (3) above by restitching according to original
mark the replacement line at the point of intersection
construction details, using the procedures in paragraph
with the upper edge of the canopy upper lateral band.
Check the marking correctness as prescribed in (10)
equipment publication.
above.
(19) Upon completion of line attachment, trace
(12) While holding the adjacent canopy line
each end of the replacement canopy line from the
and the replacement line together tightly at the upper
appropriate connector link assembly to the canopy skirt
edge of the canopy upper lateral band, trace both lines
to insure proper attachment, position, and sequence.
to the opposite side of the canopy vent. Using an
b. Attaching a Replacement Canopy Line to
authorized marking aid of contrasting color, mark the
Connector Link Assemblies. Procedures used in the
replacement line at the point of intersection with the
attachment of a replacement canopy line to the
upper edge of the upper lateral band on the opposite
connector link assemblies will depend on the type
side of the canopy vent. Check the marking correctness
material from which the canopy line is constructed and
as prescribed in (10) above.
are as follows:
(13) Holding the adjacent canopy line and the
(1) Attaching a cord canopy line with core
replacement line together tightly at the upper edge of
threads to a connector link assembly.
the canopy upper lateral band, grasp both lines below
(a) Cut and remove an end of the
the canopy lower lateral band and apply equal tension.
original canopy line from one connector link assembly
Using an authorized marking aid of contrasting color,
and note the original location of the line on the link.
mark the replacement line at the point of intersection
(b) Pass the nearest loose end of the
with the lower edge of the canopy lower lateral band.
replacement canopy line through the connector link
Check the marking correctness as prescribed in (10)
assembly in the original line location and aline the mark
above.
made in paragraph a (9) above with the inside edge of
(14) Hold the adjacent canopy line and the
the connector link assembly. Secure the line end to the
replacement line together tightly at the lower edge of the
connector link assembly with a clove hitch and a half
canopy lower lateral band and with equal tension
hitch (A, fig. 3-19) or two half hitches (B) according to
applied, trace both lines from the canopy skirt to the
original attachment details.
second original attaching connector link assembly.
Using an authorized marking aid of
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