ARMY TM 10-1670-271-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 14D1-2-464-2
MARINE CORPS TM 01136B-23&P/1
2-25. Lower Lateral Band.
This task covers:
Repair
Tools
Personnel Required:
Knife, Hot Metal, Item 14, Appendix B
43E(10) Parachute Rigger
Pot, Melting, Electric, Item 22,
Appendix B
Equipment Conditions:
Sewing Machine, Light Duty (Table 2-2)
Shears, Item 28, Appendix B
Unpacked, lying flat on repair table.
Materials/Parts.
References:
Beeswax, Item 2, Appendix D
Group No. 01, MAC, Appendix B,
Tape, Nylon, Tubular, 1-inch Wide,
Section II
Item 44, Appendix D
Thread, Nylon, Item 50/51, Appendix D
NOTE
The lower lateral band may be spliced in three places. In the event of damage
between two suspension lines where a splice has been used previously, it must be
removed and replaced. Either side may be spliced depending on location of
damage.
a. Damage Between Radial Seams. Repair as follows (see figure 2-86):
(1) Cut stitching of suspension line, V-tab, and pocket band (when applicable) on each side of damaged
area.
(2) Invert canopy and smooth canopy around damaged area.
(3) Cut a piece of 1-inch tubular nylon tape long enough to extend 6 inches on each side of damaged
area.
(4) Position tape over damaged area of lateral band. Using a light duty sewing machine and size E,
nylon thread, stitch in place with four continuous rows of stitching, 7 to 11 stitches per inch overstitch
ends of tape 2 inches.
(5) Reposition suspension lines, V-tabs, and pocket band, and sew In place according to original
construction.
Change 2
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