ARMY TM 10-1670-275-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 13C5-25-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-26
2-40. Static Line.
This task covers:
a. Repair
b. Replace
Tools:
Personnel Required
Sewing Machine, Industrial, Zig Zag
43E(10) Parachute Rigger
(Table 2-2)
Equipment Condition:
Materials/Parts:
Inspected (paragraph 2-9)
Tape, Pressure Sensitive, Item 26,
Cleaned (paragraph 2-11)
Appendix D
Laid out on work table
Thread, Nylon, Size E, Item 29/30,
Appendix D
Reference
Webbing, Nylon, Tubular, 3/4-inch,
Item 40, Appendix D
Group 03, MAC, Section II, Appendix B
a. Repair.
(1) Stitching. Stitch and restitch with size E nylon thread which matches the color of the original
stitching, when possible. Lock all straight stitching by backstitching at least 1/2 inch. Restitch by overstitching
each end of the stitch formation by 1/2 inch. Restitch directly over the original stitching, following the original
stitch pattern as closely as possible.
(2) Marking and Restenciling. As required, restencil identification marks using the procedures in
paragraph 2-19.
(3) Retaping. As required, retape riser clevis attaching loop located on one end of static line length as
follows:
(a) Remove the remains of the original tape from the riser clevis attaching loop.
(b) Using a 2 1/2-inch length of 1-inch wide, pressure-sensitive tape, serve riser clevis attaching
loop with one and a half turns (figure 2-81).
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