TM 10-1670-272-23&P 0029 00
UNIT MAINTENANCE
MC1-1B/MC1-1E TROOP BACK PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY
RISERS
0029 00-1
THIS TASK COVERS:
Repair
Replace
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Knife (Item 13, WP 0044 00)
Knife, Hot Metal (Item 14, WP 0044 00)
Screwdriver, Flat-tip (Item 26, WP 0044 00)
Separator, Connector Link (Item 27, WP 0044 00)
Sewing Machine, Medium-Duty (Table 1,
WP 0013 00)
Shears (Item 28, WP 0044 00)
Materials/ Parts
Reefing Ring, Control Line (Item 34, WP 0057 00)
Tape, Adhesive, Pressure Sensitive, Yellow (Item 41,
W P0057 00)
Tape, Nylon, Type III, 1½-Inch Wide (Item 49,
WP 0057 00)
Thread, Nylon, Size E (Item 53/56, WP 0057 00)
Webbing, Nylon, 9/16-IN. Wide (Item 67, WP 0057 00)
References
Group No. 02, MAC (WP 0048 00);
WP 0003 00; WP 0012 00
Personnel Required
92R(10) Parachute Rigger
Equipment Condition
Unpacked.
REPAIR
Repair a damaged riser assembly a follows:
1. Repairing a guide ring and a guide ring-retaining strap. Repair is limited to replace. Replace a
damaged or missing guide ring and guide ring retaining strap as follows:
a. If applicable, remove the original guide ring, and guide ring-retaining strap, from the riser by
cutting the stitching securing the strap to the riser. Ensure the riser webbing is not damaged
during the cutting process.
b. If required, replace the guide ring (reefing ring) with a serviceable item from stock.
c. Cut a 4½-inch length of 9/16-inch-wide, type I, nylon webbing; sear the ends.
d. Fold the webbing and install a serviceable guide ring on the folded webbing according to the
details illustrated on the next page.
