TM 10-1670-327-23&P
UNIT MAINTENANCE
MC-6 PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
NSN 1670-01-527-7537
RESERVE HOOK AND PILE FASTENER TAPE
REPAIR, REPLACE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
Sewing Machine, Light Duty (Item 56, WP 0097
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
Knife, Hot, Metal (Item 27, WP 0097 00)
Shears (Item 61, WP 0097 00)
Tape Measure (Item 64, WP 0097 00)
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Fastener Tape, Hook, 1-1/2-inch wide, Type II,
Lay out on packing table or other suitable area.
Class 1 (Item 24, WP 0109 00)
Fastener Tape, Pile, 1-1/2-inch wide, Type II,
Class 1 (Item 25, WP 0109 00)
Thread, Nylon, Size E (Item 51, WP 0109 00)
REPAIR
Restitching. Restitch hook and pile fastener using a light duty sewing machine and size E nylon 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 1/2-
inch if possible at each end.
REPLACE
Replace Hook and Pile
NOTE
Damaged hook and pile tapes must be replaced in complete lengths.
1. Carefully remove damaged hook and pile. Remove or lay aside items that may interfere with the
replacement process.
2. Measure the damaged material. Cut new material with the same type and width material.
3. Sew in place with a light-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread and 7 to 11 stitches per inch using
original stitch pattern.
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