ARMY TM 10-1670-275-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 13C5-25-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-26
Table 2-3. Stitching and Restitching Specifications (cont)
Component
Recommended sewing machine(code symbol)
Stitches
per inch
Thread
size
Skirt reinforcement tape
LD
7 to 11
E
(lower lateral band)
Radial tape
LD
7 to 11
E
Suspension line
ZZ
7 to 11
E
Bridle loop
HD
5 to 8
6
Suspension line
LD
7 to 11
E
attaching loop
ZZ
7 to 11
E
Vent line
ZZ
7 to 11
E
Pocket band
ZZ
7 to 11
E
Riser
HD
5 to 8
3
Parachute inspection
MD
7 to 11
E
data pocket
ZZ
7 to 11
E
Tie cord loop
ZZ
7 to 11
E
Tie cord
ZZ
7 to 11
E
Vent reinforcement tape
LD
7 to 11
E
(upper lateral band)
Vertical tape
LD
7 to 11
E
Deployment Bag
Attaching loop
LD
7 to 11
E
Main strap
LD
7 to 11
E
Retaining
stow
loop
strap
LD
7 to 11
E
Tie loop
LD
7 to 11
E
Panels and flaps
LD
7 to 11
E
DN
Darn
E
Static Line
Line webbing
ZZ
7 to 11
E
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