TM 10-1670-327-23&P
UNIT MAINTENANCE
MC-6 PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
NSN 1670-01-527-7537
RESERVE PACK TRAY ASSEMBLY
REPAIR, REPLACE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
Knife (Item 26, WP 0097 00)
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
Sewing Machine, Bartack, 28 Stitch (Item 51, WP
Sewing Machine, Darning (Item 52, WP 0097 00)
Sewing Machine, Light Duty (Item 56, WP 0097
Wrench, Adjustable, 8-inch (Item 71, WP 0097
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Thread, Nylon, Size E (Item 51, WP 0109 00)
Lay out on packing table or other suitable area.
REPAIR
Restitch the Reserve Pack Tray
Restitch reserve pack tray using the appropriate sewing machine and 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 the appropriate stitches per inch. Lock each row of straight stitching 2 inches at
each end.
If bartack stitching requires repair, bartacks will be completely removed and a new bartack will be
replaced with the same stitch length and width.
Darning the Reserve Pack Tray
NOTE
Holes are limited to 3/4-inch in diameter.
NOTE
A maximum of two darns per flap/panel is authorized and are not to be closer than 4
inches of each other.
Darn a hole or tear that does not exceed 3/4-inch in length or diameter. Accomplish machine darning
IAW WP 0017 00 and the specifics in Table 2.
0074 00-1
