TM 10-1670-327-23&P
UNIT MAINTENANCE
MC-6 PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
NSN 1670-01-527-7537
MAIN CANOPY SUSPENSION LINE
REPLACE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
Knife (Item 26, WP 0097 00)
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Cord, Nylon, Type II (Item 17, WP 0109 00)
Unpacked
NOTE
When replacing a suspension line, the link connector must be disassembled.
REPLACE
1. Place the canopy in proper layout on the repair table or repair surface, and apply partial tension to the
suspension lines.
2. Trace the damaged suspension line, from canopy skirt to connector link.
3. Remove the tension and lay the canopy out so that the damaged suspension line and one adjacent
line run free and clear to the connector link.
4. Remove the damaged suspension line.
5. Remove the screws from the connector links and separate the connector link using a connector link
separator.
6. Remove the damaged suspension line.
NOTE
Ensure line continuity is maintained. Use an appropriate tool to slide the suspension lines onto,
making certain not to disturb the girth-hitch knot.
7. Take a new suspension line and girth-hitch knot IAW WP 0017 00 to the suspension line loop.
8. Use the adjacent line as a guide and run the replacement line to the connector link.
9. Form a girth-hitch knot and slide the new suspension line onto the connector link.
10. Apply tension and check suspension line fit and continuity.
END OF WORK PACKAGE
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