TM 10-1670-299-20&P
TO 14D1-2-470-2
NAVAIR 13-1-41
2. Cut a 14-1/2-inch length of webbing for a replacement strap and a 3 1/2-inch length of webbing
for a buffer.
3. Pass one end of replacement strap through triangular loop, and fold under end of strap 5-inches.
Position buffer between triangular loop and strap.
4. Position replacement strap on harness over old webbing, with long end extending to leading edge
(9) of second perpendicular web. Stitch replacement strap to harness. Use size 3 thread, 5 to 8 stitches per inch and a
type HD sewing machine.
(4) Body reinforcement (10). Replace a damaged body reinforcement with a 25-1/2-inch length of webbing
as follows:
(a) Cut stitching, and remove quick-release retaining loops (11).
(b) Position replacement webbing over old webbing, and sew around replacement with a box-stitch
formation, 1/8 of an inch from the edge. Use size 3 thread, 5 to 8 stitches per inch and a type HD sewing machine.
(c) Replace quick-release retaining loops (11) according to original construction.
(5) Lower suspension strap reinforcement (8). Replace a damaged lower suspension strap reinforcement
with a 10-inch length of webbing. Position replacement over old reinforcement, and sew around replacement with a box-
stitch formation, 1/8 inch from edge. Use size 3 thread, 5 to 8 stitches per inch and a type HD sewing machine.
(6) Fastener chap reinforcement (12). Replace a damaged fastener chap reinforcement with a 7-inch length
of webbing as follows:
(a) Cut stitching that secures fastener chap (13) to reinforcement.
(b) Position replacement over old reinforcement, and sew around replacement with a box-stitch
formation, 1/8 inch from edge. Restitch fastener chap according to original construction. Use size 3 thread, 5 to 8
stitches per inch and a type HD sewing machine.
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