TM 10-1670-280-23&P                                                       0014 00 0014 00-3 Table 2.  Stitching and Restitching Specifications COMPONENT RECOMMENDED   SEWING MACHINE (CODE SYMBOL) STITCHES PER INCH THREAD SIZE Canopy    Gore panel LD DN 7 to 11 Darn E E    Upper and lower lateral bands MD 7 to 11 E    Canopy line ZZ 7 to 11 E    Suspension line ZZ 7 to 11 E    Radial line ZZ 7 to 11 E    Vent line ZZ 7 to 11 E    Attaching loop (bridle loop) MD 5 to 8 3    Parachute inspection data pocket LD 7 to 11 E    Tie cord loop ZZ 7 to 11 E    Tie cord ZZ 7 to 11 E    Pocket band ZZ 7 to 11 E    Cutter bracket panel reinforcement LD 7 to 11 E    Radial line reinforcement tape ZZ 7 to 11 E    Radial seam LD 7 to 11 E    Reefing ring retainer ZZ 7 to 11 E    Suspension riser HD 5 to 8 6    V-tab LD ZZ 7 to 11 7 to 11 E E    Deployment bag bridle HD 5 to 8 6    Deployment bag MD 7 to 11 FF      Panels and flaps MD 7 to 11 FF      Bag body MD HD DN HD 7 to 11 5 to 8 Darn 5 to 8 E 6 E 3      Bag cover MD DN 7 to 11 Darn E E      Suspension line protector flap MD DN 7 to 11 Darn E E    Edge binding MD 7 to 11 E    Locking stow loop HD 5 to 8 6    Center line HD 5 to 8 6