ARMY TM 10-1670-279-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-27-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-28
Table 2-3. Stitching and Restitching Specifications (cont).
Component
Recommended sewing machine
(code symbol)
Stitches
per inch
Thread
size
Bridle centering line
ZZ
7-11
E
Suspension line
ZZ
7-11
E
Vent line
ZZ
7-11
E
Attachment loop (bridle loop)
HD
7-11
3
Pocket band
LD
7-11
E
Lateral band (upper and lower)
HD
7-11
3
MD
7-11
E
Radial tape
LD
7-11
E
ZZ
7-11
FF
Deployment Bag
MD
5-8
FF
Retainer band keeper
HD
5-8
3
Bag retaining line
ZZ
7-11
FF
Retaining line buffer
Bag closing loop
HD
7-11
FF
HD
5-8
3
Parachute inspection
MD
7-11
E
data pocket
Tie cord loop
ZZ
7-11
E
Tie cord
ZZ
7-11
E
Retainer band keeper-
MD
7-11
FF
reinforcement
Tie loop reinforcement
MD
7-11
FF
Safety cord
ZZ
7-11
E
Tie loop
MD
7-11
FF
Edge binding
MD
7-11
FF
Suspension line
DN
Darn
E
stowage flap
MD
5-8
FF
Stowage flap edge
MD
7-11
FF
reinforcement
Main strap
MD
7-11
FF
Bag panel
DN
Darn
E
Adapter Web (5-foot long)
HD
5-8
5
Web body
HD
5-8
5
Long Buffer
HD
5-8
5
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