TM 10-1670-292-23&P 0020 00
UNIT MAINTENANCE
MC1-1C/MC1-1D TROOP BACK PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY
LOWER LATERAL BAND
0020 00-1
THIS TASK COVERS:
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Repair
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Knife (Item 13, WP 0042 00)
Knife, Hot Metal (Item 14, WP 0042 00)
Pot, Melting, Electric (Item 24, WP 0042 00)
Sewing Machine, Light-Duty (Table 1, WP 0012 00)
Shears (Item 28, WP 0042 00)
Materials/Parts
Beeswax (Item 2, WP 0055 00)
Tape, Nylon, Tubular, 1-Inch-wide (Item 42, WP
0055 00)
Thread, Nylon, Size E (Item 49/52, WP 0055 00)
Personnel Required
92R(10) Parachute Rigger
Equipment Condition
Unpacked. Laid out flat on repair
table.
References
Group No. 01, MAC (WP 0045 00)
NOTE
The lower lateral band may be spliced in three places. In the event
of damage between two suspension lines, where a splice has been
used previously, it must be removed and replaced. Either side may
be spliced, depending on the location of the damage.
REPAIR
1. Damage Between Radial Seams. Repair as follows:
a. Cut the stitching of the suspension line, V-tab, and pocket band (when applicable) on each side of
the damaged area.
