TM 10-1670-327-23&P
DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MC-6 PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
NSN 1670-01-527-7537
MAIN CANOPY REINFORCING TAPE
REPLACE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
Scissors (Item 48, WP 0097 00)
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
Sewing Machine, Double Needle (Item 54, WP
Sewing Machine, Light Duty (Item 56, WP 0097
Sewing Machine, Bartack, 28 Stitch (Item 51, WP
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Tape, Nylon, Type III, Class 1, 1/2-inch wide
Unpacked
NOTE
Replace a damaged reinforcement tape when more that 50% of the tape is damaged.
When less than 50% of the tape is damaged REPAIR IAW WP 0026 00.
REPLACE
Replace a missing or damaged reinforcement tape as follows:
1. Identify the damaged reinforcement tape.
2. Determine if any of the adjoining cloth is damaged and requires patching. If so, patch or replace the
adjoining panel prior to replacing the reinforcement tape.
3. Carefully remove the damaged reinforcement tape. Where the reinforcement tape is sewn into the
radial, cut the tape flush with the radial.
4. Remove loose or broken stitching.
5. Scissor cut a length of 1/2-inch nylon type III tape that extends 1/2-inch beyond both radial tapes.
6. Fold the new reinforcement tape ends under 1/2-inch. Pin in place with the ends extending over the
radial tape.
7. Using a double needle sewing machine with size E nylon thread, sew the new reinforcement tape in
place. Backstitch both ends at least 1/2-inch.
8. Using a bartack sewing machine and size E nylon thread, place bartacks at the junction of the
reinforcement tape and the radial.
END OF WORK PACKAGE
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