TM 10-1670-293-23&P     0012 00 0012 00-3 Table 2.  Stitching and Restitching Specifications.  COMPONENT RECOMMENDED SEWING MACHINE (CODE SYMBOL) STITCHES PER INCH THREAD SIZE Bridle Loop LHD 5 to 8 6 Pocket Band LD 7 to 11 E V-Tab LD LD ZZ 7 to 11 E E Upper Lateral Band MD ZZ 7 to 11 E Lower Lateral Band LD ZZ 7 to 11 E Radial Seam LD 7 to 11 E Riser Assembly LHD 5 to 8 6      Log Record Pocket LD 7 to 11 E Harness Assembly      Elastic Slack Retainer Webbing LD 7 to 11 E      Canopy Release Pad MD 7 to 11 E      Ejector Snap Pad MD 7 to 11 E      Horizontal/Diagonal Back-strap LHD 5 to 8 6 Pack Tray DN LD Darn   7 to 11 E or A E      Back-strap Keeper LHD 5 to 8 3      Back-strap Retainer LHD 5 to 8 3      Pack Closing Loop LD 7 to 11 E Retainer Band Keeper LD 7 to 11 E Static Line Slack Retainer LD ZZ 7 to 11 E Waistband LHD 5 to 8 3 Waistband Adjuster Panel LHD LD 5 to 8 7 to 11 3 E Waistband Extension MD 7 to 11 E Deployment Bag DN Darn E or A      Stow Loops LHD 5 to 8 3      Edge Reinforcement Webbing LD 7 to 11 E