TM 10-1670-272-23&P 0021 00
UNIT MAINTENANCE
MC1-1B/MC1-1E TROOP BACK PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY
LOWER LATERAL BAND
0021 00-1
THIS TASK COVERS:
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Repair
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools:
Knife (Item 13, WP 0044 00)
Knife, Hot Metal (Item 14, WP 0044 00)
Pot, Melting, Electric (Item 24, WP 0044 00)
Sewing Machine, Light-Duty (Table 1, WP 0012 00)
Shears (Item 28, WP 0044 00)
Materials/Parts:
Beeswax (Item 2, WP 0057 00)
Tape, Nylon, Tubular, Cotton Filled, 1-IN. Wide
(Item 45, WP 0057 00)
Thread, Nylon, Size E (Item 53/56, WP 0057 00)
Personnel Required:
92R(10) Parachute Rigger
Equipment Condition:
Unpacked. Laid out flat on repair
table.
References:
Group No. 01, MAC (WP 0047 00)
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 the location of the damage.
REPAIR
1. Damage Between Radial Seams. Repair as follows:
a. Cut the stitching of the suspension line, V-tab, and pocket band (when applicable) on each side of
the damaged area.
Stitching Removed
