TM 10-8400-203-23
12-6. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF PACK (NSN 8465-00-753-6547) – Continued
d. Repairing Webbing.
(1)
(2)
(3)
General, The webbing on the container may be restitched, and the upper suspender strap may be
sliced. These are the only repairs authorized.
Restitching. Restitch loose or broken stitching as prescribed b(5)(b) above.
Splicing upper suspender strap. Splice a frayed, torn, or cut upper suspender strap as follows:
(a)
(b)
Cut apiece of type Vlll nylon webbing long enough to extend 4 inches (1 0.2 cm) beyond each side
of damaged area, and sear ends of webbing.
Center webbing lengthwise over damaged area, and sew a 3-point WW stitch formation at each
end of webbing according to details in Figure 12-7. Use Model 111W155 sewing machine or
equivalent and size FF nylon thread, making 7 to 9 stitches per inch (2.54 cm). Overstitch
reinforcement 1/8 of an inch (0.318 cm), and Iockstitch at least 1/2 inch (1.27 cm).
e. Replacing Webbing.
(1)
(2)
General. All of the webbing items listed in (2) through (9) below may be replaced. Fabricate each of
the items from the prescribed length of type Vlll nylon webbing, Sear ends of nylon webbing smooth
and even. Do all stitching with Model 111 WI 55 sewing machine or equivalent and size FF nylon
thread. Make 7 to 9 stitches per inch (2.54 cm) and Iockstitch at least 1/2 inch (1.27 cm).
Upper suspender strap. Replace a damaged upper suspender snap with a 50-inch (122 cm) length of
webbing as follows:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Cut stitching, and remove suspender strap and suspender strap reinforcement from container,
Pass one end of webbing through an adapter, and fold end of webbing through a second adapter
in the opposite direction, and fold end over 4 inches (1 0.2 cm). The 4-inch (10.2 cm) folds will be
on opposite sides of the webbing. Sew a triple-X box-stitch formation at each end of strap
according to details in Figure 12-8.
Cut two 1 3/4 by 13-inch (4.45 by 33.0 cm) pieces of 1/4-inch (0.635 cm) thick felt. Position a piece of
felt at each end of strap over 4-inch (10.2 cm) fold, and sew to strap 1/4 of an inch (0.635 cm) from
the edges (Fig. 12-8).
Fold strap at fold line (Fig. 12-8), and sew strap to container with two modified single-X box-stitch
formations as shown in Figure 12-9.
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