ARMY TM 10-1670-281-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-32-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-32
(t) Make certain that approximately 10 inches of new line still extends beyond link assembly, and
mark new line at point even width inside edge of link. Hold adjacent line and new line tightly
together at link, and trace both lines from link to canopy skirt under equal tension. Mark new
line where lines reach lower edge of lower lateral band (figure 2-118). Check correctness of
marking by again applying equal tension to both sides.
(g) Hold adjacent line and new line together at lower lateral band, grasp both lines at upper
lateral band, and apply equal tension to both lines. Mark line at upper edge of upper lateral
band. Check correctness of marking.
(h) Hold adjacent line and new line tightly together at upper lateral band and trace both lines to
opposite side of vent under equal tension. Mark new line where lines reach upper edge of
upper lateral band. Check correctness of marking.
(i) Hod adjacent line and new line tightly together at upper lateral band, grasp both lines at lower
lateral band, and apply equal tension to both lines. Mark new lines at lower edge of lower
lateral band. Check correctness of marking.
(j) Hold adjacent line and new line tightly together at lower lateral band, and trace both lines from
canopy skirt to link assembly under equal tension. Mark new line at point even with inside
edge of link. Check correctness of marking, and cut new line from spool at a point
approximately 10 inches beyond link assembly.
(k) Relieve tension from all lines.
(I) Aline marks on new line with lateral bands, and sew new line to canopy at all attaching points
in accordance with figure 2-118, using a medium-duty sewing machine and size E nylon
thread, 7 to 11 stitches per inch. On canopies that have a pucker in the radial seams, make
certain the radial seam is still correctly puckered after all sewing is completed.
(m) Reposition items removed in step (a), above, and sew in place according to original
construction.
(n) Cut away remaining end of old line from link assembly, noting position of line on link.
(o) Pass end of new line through link assembly in space left by old line, and fold end back over
link.
(p) Aline mark on line inside edge of link assembly and tie line to link in accordance with figure
2-118.
(q) Sew line and free end together in accordance with figure 2-118. Cut off excess end of line
close to stitching.
(r) Compare knots with adjacent knots, and trace line from link assembly to canopy skirt for
correctness of attachment and position.
(s) Attach remaining free end of new line to opposite link assembly by repeating the procedures
in steps (n) through (r), above.
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