ARMY TM 10-1670-294-23&PAIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-33-2NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-342-38. Deployment Bag Panels and Flaps.This task covers: RepairTools:Equipment ConditionPush Pins, Item 11, Appendix BInspected (paragraph 2-13)Shears, Item 15, Appendix BCleaned (paragraph 2-12)Sewing Machine, Darning, Item 21, Appendix BLaid out on work tableSewing Machine, Light Duty, Item 17, Appendix BMaterials/Parts.Thread, Size E, Item 23/24, Appendix DCloth, Nylon Duck, Item 4, Appendix DRepair.(1)Stitching. Stitch and restitch with size E thread of contrasting color of the original stitching,when possible lock all straight stitching by backstitching at least 1/2 inch. Restitch byoverstitching each end of the stitch formation by 1/2 inch. Restitch directly over the originalstitching, following the original stitch pattern as closely as possible. Stitch according to para 2-17(2)Darning. Darn a hole or tear which does not exceed 3/4 Inch in length or diameter, accordingto procedure In para 2-17, using specifics In table 2-3. There Is no limit to the number of darnswhich may be made on the bag panels and flaps.(3)Patching. Patch a hole or tear which exceeds 3/4 Inch In length or diameter using 7.25-ouncenylon duck cloth and specifics in table 2-3. There is no limit to the number of patches whichmay be made on the bag panels and flaps as follows:NOTEThe suspension line stowage flap is limited to one patch which will not be largerthan 6-inches square.Patches may be applied to the inside or outside of deployment bag.The damaged area must be accessible and there must be at least 1 1/4 inches ofundamaged material remaining on all sides of the affected area.(a)Smooth fabric around the damaged area, and secure with push pins. Do not pindamaged area.(b)Using a marking aid of contrasting color, mark a square or rectangle around the area tobe patched and ensure one side of marked square or rectangle is parallel to warp orfilling of fabric.2-93
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