ARMY TM 10-1670-279-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-27-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-28
2-32.
Suspension Line Spacer.
This task covers:
Replace
Tools:
Equipment Condition:
Knife, Item 4, Appendix B
Cleaned, paragraph 2-12
Knife, Hot Metal, Item 5, Appendix B
Inspected, paragraphs 2-9, 2-13
Yardstick, Item 24, Appendix B
Parachute laid out on table
Materials/Parts:
Reference:
Cord, Nylon, Type V, Item 6, Appendix D
Group 01, MAC, Appendix B,
Section II
Personnel Required:
43E(10) Parachute Rigger
Replace a damaged or missing suspension line spacer on a connector link between suspension lines 7-8 or 21-22
by fabricating as follows (figure 2-50):
a.
If applicable, remove original suspension line spacer from between suspension lines by cutting the spacer
material.
b.
Cut a 7-inch length of type V coreless nylon cord and sear ends (para. 2-19).
c.
Pass cord length around the applicable connector link bar in original spacer location and secure cord tight
against bar with a square knot.
Figure 2-50. Suspension Line Spacer.
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