ARMY TM 10-1670-279-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-27-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-28
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Suspension Line (cont).
Figure 2-47. Securing Suspension Line at Suspension Line Attaching Loop.
(13)
Hold attaching loop of an adjacent suspension line and attaching loop of replacement line together tightly
at canopy skirt and while lines are under equal tension, trace the length of both lines from attaching
loops to the applicable connector link assembly.
(14)
Using a marking aid of contrasting color, mark replacement line length at a point alined with inside edge
of link assembly. Reapply equal tension to both line lengths and check to ensure replacement line length
is marked correctly. Release tension lines.
(15)
Cut and remove lower end of original suspension line from connector link assembly and note original
location.
(16)
Cut running end of replacement line at a point 7 inches beyond 6-inch mark made in (14) above. Taper-
cut 1/2 inch of remaining line end.
(17)
Using an authorized marking aid of contrasting color, mark line length at points 6, 8, and 14 inches
from the tapered running end (figure 2-46).
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