ARMY TM 10-1670-276-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-29-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-29
(d)
Make a 1/2-inch foldback on each raw edge. Pin and baste each foldback to complete prepared hole.
Basting will be performed using procedures in paragraph 2-17a.
(e)
Using duck cloth, mark and cut a patch 2-1/2 inches wider and longer than inside measurements of the
prepared hole. Ensure that patch material is marked and cut along the warp or filling of fabric..
(f)
Center patch material over prepared hole and insure the warp or filling of patch material matches warp or
filling of fabric being patched. Pin patch material in position.
(g)
Make a 1/2-inch foldunder on each edge of patch material and baste patch to prepared area. Basting will be
performed using procedures in paragraph 2-17.
(h)
Remove pushpins securing the item to repair table and secure the patch by stitching, using applicable details
in figure 2-70 and stitching with a light-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread, 7 to 11 stitches per inch.
Make first row of stitching completely around patch. Turn deployment bag inside out and make a second row
of stitching around prepared hole. Stitching will be performed in accordance with paragraph 2-17b.
(4) Restenciling. As required, restencil Identification markings on the suspension line protector flap using
procedures in paragraph 2-19.
Figure 2-70. Patching Deployment Bag Panels and Flaps.
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