ARMY TM 10-1670-276-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-29-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-29
(2) Side main strap.
(a) Remove each of the static line retaining straps and tie loops from the bag side main strap by cutting the
stitching securing each loop.
(b) Cut the stitching which secures the bag upper end reinforcement over the side main strap at two points for a
distance of 3 inches on each side of the strap.
(c) Cut a suitable amount of stitching which secures the folded lower edge of each side gusset panel over each
of the side main strap ends.
(d) Remove the original side main strap by cutting the stitching which secures the strap to the bag main panel
and side gusset panels.
(e) Cut a 72-inch length of 1 3/4-inch-wide, type VIII cotton webbing and wax the ends.
(f) Using a suitable marking aid, mark the webbing length at the center. On each side of the center mark, roll 2
1/4 inches of the webbing edges to the center of the webbing width. Secure the rolled edges by making three
rows of stitching laterally across the center of the rolled webbing according to original construction details.
Stitching will be made with a light-duty sewing machine using size E nylon thread, 7 to 11 stitches per inch.
(g) Position the webbing strap In the original side main strap location with the rolled edges located at the bag
upper end, on top of the center main strap rolled edges Secure the strap to the side gusset panels and the
bag main panel by stitching according to original construction details and the details in figure 2-67. Stitching
will be made with a light-duty sewing machine using size E nylon thread, 7 to 11 stitches per inch.
(h) Retold the lower edge of each side gusset panel and restitch according to original construction details with a
light-duty sewing machine using size E nylon thread, 7 to 11 stitches per inch.
(i) Reposition the loose sides of the bag upper end reinforcement removed in (c), above, in the original location
and restitch according to original construction details with a light-duty sewing machine using size E nylon
thread, 7 to 11 stitches per inch.
(j) Position each of the static line retaining straps and tie loops removed in (a), above, in the original location
and secure each item by stitching according to original construction details. Stitching will be made with a
light-duty sewing machine using size E nylon thread, 7 to 11 stitches per inch.
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