ARMY TM 10-1670-281-23&PAIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-32-2NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-322-52. 68-InchPilot Parachute (cont).4839-144Figure 2-143. Skirt Reinforcement Webbing Splice Details. (7) Suspension line reinforcing tape.(a) Restitching.Stitch and restitch with size E nylon thread which matches the color of theoriginal stitching when possible. Lock all straight stitching by backstitching at least 1/2 inch.'Restitch by overstitching each end of the stitch formation by 1/2 inch. Restitch directly overthe original stitching, following the original stitch pattern as closely as possible. Stitching willbe in accordance with paragraph 2-19 and table 2-3.(b) ReplacementThere are two reinforcing tape lengths at each point of suspension lineattachment on the canopy skirt. Both tape lengths will be replaced whenever damage isincurred on either one or both tapes. Replace the reinforcing tapes by fabricating as follows:1Remove the original suspension line reinforcing tapes by cutting the stitching which securesthe tapes to the inside and the outside of the skirt.2Cut two 1 O-inch lengths of 9/1 6-inch wide, type I nylon webbing and sear the ends.3Position the webbing lengths in the location of the original reinforcing tapes. Secure thereplacement reinforcing tapes by stitching a 1/4-inch wide by 8 3/4-inch long row of double-throw zigzag stitching according to the details in figure 2-144. Further make a single row ofstitching, 1/8-inch in, along each side edge to a point 1/2 inch above the upper edges of thereinforcing tapes. Stitching will be made with a light-duty sewing machine using size E nylontape, 7 to 11 stitches per inch and a zigzag sewing machine using size FF nylon tape, 7 to 11stitches per inch.2-200
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