TM 10-1670-299-20&P
TO 14D1-2-470-2
NAVAIR 13-1-41
d. Replacing Webbing on Harness.
(1) General. All of the webbing items listed in (2) through (19) below may be replaced. Unless otherwise
specified, fabricate each of the items from the prescribed length of Type VIII nylon webbing and sew using size 3 thread,
5 to 8 stitches per inch and a type HD sewing machine. Sear exposed webbing ends.
(2) Upper suspension strap (1) and reinforcement (2). Replace a damaged upper suspension strap
reinforcement (2) with 21-3/4-inch length of webbing as follows:
(a) Remove reinforcement (2) by cutting webbing along edge (3) of harness, leaving stitched ends
attached.
(b) Thread replacement webbing through triangular loop (4) and position ends of webbing on harness
over old webbing.
(c) Sew each end of replacement webbing to harness according to details shown and as stated in d. (1).
(3) Suspension straps (3). Replace a damaged suspension strap as follows:
(a) Upper suspension strap (1). Replace a damaged upper suspension strap with a 15-inch length of
webbing as follows:
1. Remove damaged strap by cutting both thicknesses of webbing along edge (4) of harness,
leaving stitched ends attached.
2. Pass one end of webbing through triangular loop (4) , under reinforcement (2) as shown and fold
end under 7-1/4-inches.
3. Position replacement strap on harness over old webbing with long end extending to leading edge
(5) of second perpendicular web. Stitch replacement to harness as in d. (1).
(b) Lower suspension strap (6). Replace a damaged lower suspension strap as follows:
1. Remove damaged strap by cutting both thicknesses of webbing along edge (7) of lower
suspension strap reinforcement (8), leaving stitched ends attached. Remove triangular loop.
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