TM 10-1670-277-23&P 0046 00
DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
28-FOOT DIAMETER CARGO EXTRACTION PARACHUTE
SEWING PROCEDURES
0046 00-1
THIS TASK COVERS:
Basting and Temporary Tacking
Stitching and Restitching
Darning
Zig-Zag Sewing
Tools
Specified in paragraph applicable to the item being repaired.
Materials/Parts
Specified in paragraph applicable to the item being repaired.
References
DA PAM 738-751
Personnel Required
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
Equipment Condition
Unpacked. Cleaned canopy with defects
recorded.
NOTE
Sewing requirements will vary according to the type of item being
repaired and the type of repair being made. The type of sewing
machine, type of thread, the stitch range, and the stitch pattern, if
applicable, required to accomplish a sewing procedure will be
specified in the paragraph applicable to the item being repaired. All
original stitching that is cut during the performance of a sewing
procedure will be removed from the applicable item. Immediately after
the accomplishment of a machine sewing procedure, trim thread ends
to a point as close as possible to the material that has been sewn.
BASTING AND TEMPORARY TACKING
Basting and temporary tacking are hand-sewing methods used to temporarily hold layers of cloth fabric
together while a repair is being performed. The following is a list of procedures which apply to basting and
temporary tacking actions:
1. Basting and temporary tacking should be made using thread that is of a contrasting color to the material
being worked.
2. On small cargo parachute canopies, basting will be done using thread identified in individual item repair
procedure.
3. When basting, do not tie knots at any point in the thread length. Also, the sewing should be done with
two stitches per inch.
4. Temporary tacking will usually be done using a length of size E nylon thread (Item 30/31, WP 0065 00).
However, an alternate type thread may be specified within the paragraph applicable to the item.
5. Immediately upon completion of a repair, remove previously made basting or temporary tacking
stitches.
