TM 10-1670-287-23&P
0037 00
0037 00-6
(k) Remove all excess thread from the ¾-inch binding tape and re-sew the tape
back into place using a medium-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7
to 11 stitches per inch.
(l) If the binding tape was damaged during removal, replace the damaged area as
required using a double needle sewing machine with ¾-inch binding attachment,
size E nylon thread and 7 to 11 stitches per inch.
(m) Using a medium-duty zig-zag sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11
stitches per inch, reattach the protector flap to the container in accordance with
the original stitch formation.
(n) Using a medium-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11 stitches
per inch, re-sew the hook and pile fastener tape removed in step (a) above.
(o) Reroute the long and short housings and tack back into place using procedures
outlined in WP 0042 00.
(p) Re-tack reserve ripcord housing IAW WP 0043 00.
d. Replacing Ripcord Protector Flap. Replace the ripcord protector flap as follows:
(1)
Remove approximately 2-inches of stitching that secures the hook and pile
fastener tape on each side of the container.
(2)
Carefully cut and remove only the upper tacking securing the reserve ripcord
housing to the container.
(3)
Carefully cut and remove the tacking securing the main canopy release ripcord
housings.
(4)
Remove the short housing and set aside, remove only the ¾-inch keepers and set
aside.
(5)
Cut stitching and remove the ripcord protector flap.
(6)
Obtain a new protector flap from supply stock.
(7)
Using a medium-duty zig-zag sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11
stitches per inch, reattach the protector flap to the container in accordance with
the original and stitch formation.
(8)
Using a medium-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11 stitches
per inch, re-sew the hook and pile fastener tape removed in step (1) above.
(9)
Reroute the long and short housings and tack back into place using procedures
outlined in WP 0042 00.
(10) Re-tack reserve ripcord housing IAW WP 0043 00.
