ARMY TM 10-1670-294-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-33-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-34
2-38. Deployment Bag Panels and Flaps.
This task covers:
Repair
Tools:
Equipment Condition
Push Pins, Item 11, Appendix B
Inspected (paragraph 2-13)
Shears, Item 15, Appendix B
Cleaned (paragraph 2-12)
Sewing Machine, Darning, Item 21, Appendix B
Laid out on work table
Sewing Machine, Light Duty, Item 17, Appendix B
Materials/Parts.
Thread, Size E, Item 23/24, Appendix D
Cloth, Nylon Duck, Item 4, Appendix D
Repair.
(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 by
overstitching each end of the stitch formation by 1/2 inch. Restitch directly over the original
stitching, 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, according
to procedure In para 2-17, using specifics In table 2-3. There Is no limit to the number of darns
which 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-ounce
nylon duck cloth and specifics in table 2-3. There is no limit to the number of patches which
may be made on the bag panels and flaps as follows:
NOTE
The suspension line stowage flap is limited to one patch which will not be larger
than 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 of
undamaged material remaining on all sides of the affected area.
(a)
Smooth fabric around the damaged area, and secure with push pins. Do not pin
damaged area.
(b)
Using a marking aid of contrasting color, mark a square or rectangle around the area to
be patched and ensure one side of marked square or rectangle is parallel to warp or
filling of fabric.
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