TM 10-1670-327-23&P
UNIT MAINTENANCE
MC-6 PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
NSN 1670-01-527-7537
RESERVE CANOPY
REPAIR
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
Stitch Removal Tool (Item 62, WP 0097 00)
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
Sewing Machine, Light Duty (Item 56, WP 0097
Shears (Item 61, WP 0097 00)
Wrench, Adjustable, 8-inch (Item 71, WP 0097
Needle, Tacking (Item 32, WP 0097 00)
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Cloth, Nylon Ripstop, Type I (Item 11, WP 0109
Unpacked
Cloth Netting, Nylon, 3-3/4 inch square, mesh,
18-inch (Item 8, WP 0109 00)
Tape, Lacing and Tying, Nylon, (Item 41, WP
Thread, Nylon, Size E (Item 51, WP 0109 00)
REPAIR
Restitching. Restitch reserve canopy using a light-duty sewing machine and size E thread that contrasts
the color of the original stitching and material when possible. Restitch directly over the original stitch
pattern as closely as possible with 7 to 11 stitches per inch. Lock each row of stitching two inches at
each end.
Restitch Reserve Canopy Fabric
CAUTION
Stitch removal requirements will vary according to the type of item being repaired. Due to
the unique type of stitch formations found on the T-11R, use of a stitch removal tool is
mandated when removing Bartack, Box X, or Double Box X stitch formations.
NOTE
Parachute mending cloth IS NOT AUTHORIZED on the reserve parachute.
If bartack stitching requires repair, bartacks will be completely removed and a new bartack will be
replaced with the same stitch length and width.
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