TM 10-1670-201-23
T.O. 13C-1-41
NAVAIR 13-1-17
hole in the repaired fabric area to accommodate the
lift the washer from the original grommet. Remove the
barrel of the replacement grommet. Insure the hole is
original grommet from the material.
cut with a slightly smaller diameter than the diameter of
(2) Repair and preparation of the original
the barrel of the replacement grommet.
grommet area.
(3) Grommet installation.
(a) If the fabric area around the original
grommet has been damaged, repair the area by darning,
(a) General. Installation of a plain or
using the procedures in paragraph 3-10 and the stitching
spur grommet is accomplished by the hand-held method
specifics outlined in the applicable item equipment
which requires the use of a suitable sized punch and die
publication. However, if darning does not provide an
(A, fig. 3-42) as listed in table 3-5 and a rawhide mallet
adequate
repair,
construct
a
suitable
sized
or other non-steel impact device. A flat grommet should
reinforcement of the same type material as that used in
also be installed using the hand-held method, but may
the original grommet location. Secure the reinforcement
be installed using a hand- or foot-operated press (B, fig.
to the inside of the damaged area using the patching
procedures in paragraph 3-13 and the stitching specifics
listed in table 3-5.
cited in the applicable item equipment publication.
(b) Using a single or double bow cutter
listed in table 3-3 that is compatible with the size of the
replacement grommet. a lead cutter block, and a
rawhide mallet or other non-steel impact device, -tit a
Table 3-5. Grommet Assembly Chuck / Punch and Die Compatibility List
Assembly
Federal Stock
Tool
Manufacturer's
Federal Stock
Identification
Number
Identification
Part Number
Number
1. No. 3 Chrome Steel
Grommet
Die
9764
5120-343-8213
Grommet and washer
5325-275-5973
Chuck
9765
5120-343-8214
2. No. 5 Chrome Steel
Grommet
Die
9766
3460-329-3346
Grommet and washer
5325-275-5972
Chuck
9767
5120-343-8216
3. Plain Bras Grommet
(MIL-P-16208)
Size 00
5325-291-0302
3/16 in. punch and die
N/A
5120-357-5753
Size 0
5325-231-6589
1/4 in. punch and die
N/A
5120-357-5754
Size 1
5325-291-0275
5/16 in. punch and die
N/A
5120-224-7905
Size 2
5325-231-6590
3/8 in. punch and die
N/A
5120-250-9259
Size 3
5325-291-0277
7/16 in. punch and die
N/A
5120-256-2640
Size 4
5325-231-6591
1/2 in. punch and die
N/A
5120-256-0651
Size 5
5325-231-6592
9/16 in. punch and die
N/A
5120-256-9262
4. Brass Spur Grommet
(MIL-P-16208)
Size 2
5325-291-0289
7/16 in. punch and die
N/A
5120-221-1148
Size 3
5325-291-0293
1/2 in. punch and die
N/A
5120-221-1149
Size 4
5325-231-6586
9/16 in. punch and die
N/A
5120-221-1150
Size 5
5325-231-6588
5/8in. punch and die
N/A
5120-221-1151
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