TM 10-1670-287-23&P
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UNIT MAINTENANCE
MC-4 RAM AIR FREE-FALL PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
STABILIZER LEFT OR RIGHT, MAIN OR RESERVE CANOPY
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THIS TASK COVERS:
Replace
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Sewing Machine, Bartack (Table 1, WP 0015 00)
Sewing Machine, Double Needle (Table 1, WP 0015 00)
Sewing Machine, Light-Duty (Table 1, WP 0015 00)
Shears (Item 39, WP 0063 00)
Materials/Parts
Stabilizer, Left (Item 13, WP 0068 00)
Stabilizer, Right (Item 12, WP 0068 00)
Tape, Nylon, 2-IN. Wide (Item 35, WP 0076 00)
Thread, Nylon, Size E (Item 43/44, WP 0076 00)
Personnel Required
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
Equipment Condition
Layout on packing table or other
suitable area.
REPLACE
1. Carefully cut and remove the bartack securing the suspension lines to the stabilizer.
2. Carefully cut and remove the bartack securing the stabilizer.
3. Remove the stabilizer.
4. Obtain a replacement stabilizer from supply.
5. If the new stabilizer does not have the 2-inch nylon tape on both sides, apply the tape on the two (2)
most forward slider stops (B & C line only) using the following procedures:
a. Cut a 9-inch piece of 2-inch nylon tape. Measure and fold webbing under 2 ½-inches from each
end forming a 4-inch length.
4-INCHES
