ARMY TM 10-1670-281-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-32-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-32
2-53. Static Line (cont).
Figure 2-152. Bridle Line Construction Details.
9 Using the procedures in S through 7, above, and the 2 1/2- and 10 1/2-inch marks, form a 4-
inch long loop on the loose cord end.
10 Secure the bridle line formed loops by stitching a 3/16-inch wide by 6-inch long row of
double-throw zigzag stitching along the center of the bridle line length from one set of alined
marks to the opposite set of alined marks. Stitching will be made using a zig-zag sewing
machine with size E nylon thread, 7 to 11 stitches per inch.
11 Attach the replacement bridle line to the static line pilot parachute bag inner loop according to
original attachment details and figure 2-153.
(5) Bridle webbing. The bridle webbing is that length of webbing which extends from the static line pilot
parachute bag to the riser clevis. The only repair function performed on the bridle webbing is to
restitch broken or loose stitching according to original construction details. Use a heavy duty sewing
machine with size 3 nylon thread which matches the color of the original 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 over the original stitching, following the original stitch
pattern as-closely as possible.
(6) Restitching. Restitch broken or loose stitching according to original construction details with size E
nylon thread which matches the color of the original 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 over the original stitching, following the original stitch pattern as closely
as possible.
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