TM 10-1670-287-23&P
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UNIT MAINTENANCE
MC-4 RAM AIR FREE-FALL PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
SUSPENSION LINE ATTACHING LOOP
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THIS TASK COVERS:
Repair
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Sewing Machine, Double Box-X (Table 1, WP 0015 00)
Stitch Removal Tool (Item 40, WP 0063 00)
Materials/Parts
Ink, Marking (Item 25/26, WP 0076 00)
Thread, Nylon, Size E (Item 43/44, WP 0076 00)
Personnel Required
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
Equipment Condition
Lay out on packing table or
other suitable area.
REPAIR
1. If loose or broken threads are present, restitch with size E nylon thread in accordance with WP
0015 00.
2. The suspension line-attaching loop may need to be removed and reattached in order to repair a
portion of the damaged canopy. Remove and reattach the suspension line attaching loop as
follows:
a. Using an authorized marking aid of contrasting color, mark the original location of the
suspension line-attaching loop using the adjoining loaded rib as a guide to determine where to
reattach the suspension line-attaching loop.
b. Using the stitch removal tool, carefully remove the suspension line attachment loop from the
canopy.
c. Repair canopy damage as outlined in the applicable WP.
d. Using a double box-X pattern sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 56 stitches per inch,
reattach the suspension line-attaching loop over the original stitch pattern location previously
marked.
e. Perform continuity check IAW WP 0005 00 or WP 0006 00
END OF WORK PACKAGE
Double Box-X
Stitch Pattern
Suspension Line
Attaching Loop
