ARMY TM 10-1670-276-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-29-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-29
2-17. Sewing Procedures (cont).
Table 2-3. Stitching and Restitching Specifications.
Recommended sewing machine
Stitches
Thread
Component
(code symbol)
per Inch
size
Canopy
Gore Section
LD
7 to 11
E
DN
Darn
E/A
Skirt reinforcement tape
LD
7 to 11
E
(lower lateral band)
Radial tape
LD
7 to 11
E
Suspension line
ZZ
7to 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
Buffer
HD
5 to 8
3
Riser webbing
HD
5 to 8
3
Spreader
HD
5 to 8
3
Suspension line attaching loop
MD
7 to 11
E
Vent reinforcement tape
LD
7 to 11
E
(upper lateral band)
Vertical tape
LD
7to 11
E
Deployment bag
Attaching loop
LD
7 to 11
E
Main strap
LD
7to 11
E
Static line stow loop
LD
7 to 11
E
Stow loop retaining strap
LD
7 to 11
E
Protector flap lie loop
LD
7 to 11
E
Side main strap tie loop
LD
7 to 11
E
Panels and flaps
LD
7 to 11
E
Static Line
ZZ
7 to 11
FF
(2) Other parachute items. Stitching and restitching on other parachute Items constructed from cloth, canvas, and
webbing should be accomplished with thread which matches the color of the original stitching, when possible. All straight
stitching should be locked by backstitching at least 1/2 Inch. Restitching should be locked by overstitching each end of
the stitch formation by 1/2 Inch. Zig-zag stitching does not require locking, however, zig-zag restitching should extend at
least 1/4 Inch into undamaged stitching at each end, when possible. Restitching should be made directly over the
original stitching. following the original stitch pattern as closely as possible.
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