ARMY TM 10-1670-271-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 14D1-2-464-2
MARINE CORPS TM 01136B-23&P/1
2-17. Repair Procedures (CONT).
Table 2-3 Stitching and Restitching Specifications (CONT).
Recommended sewing machine
Stitches
Thread
Component
(code symbol)
per inch
size
Retainer Band Keeper
LD
7 to 11
E
Static Line Slack Retainer
LD ZZ
E
Waistband
LHD
5 to 8
3
Waistband Adjuster Panel
LHD
5 to 8
3
LD
7 to 11
E
Waistband Extension
MD
7 to 11
E
Deployment Bag
DN
Darn
E or A
Stow Loops
LHD
5 to 8
3
Edge Reinforcement Webbing
LD
7 to 11
E
Locking Stow Loop Hood
LD
7 to 11
E
Suspension Line Protector
LD
7 to 11
E
Cover Tie-down Loop
Static Line
LHD
5 to 8
6
(2) Other parachute items. Stitching and restitching on the other parachute items constructed from
cloth, canvas, and webbing should be accomplished with thread which matches the color of the original
stitching, when possible. All straight stitching should be locked by backstitching at least 1/2 inch. Restitching
should be locked by overstitching each end of the stitch formation by 1/2 inch. Zig-zag stitching does not
require locking; however, zig-zag restitching should extend at least 1/4 inch into undamaged stitching at each
end, when possible. Restitching should be made directly over the original stitching, following the original stitch
pattern as closely as possible.
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