12-7. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF HARNESS (NSN 8465-00-753-6548) – Continued
e. Replacing Webbing.
(1) General. All of the webbing items listed in (2) through (19) below maybe replaced. Unless otherwise
specified, fabricate each of the items from the prescribed length of type VIII nylon webbing and sew
with Model 7-33 sewing machine or equivalent and ticket No. 3 nylon thread, making 5 to 8 stitches per
inch (2.54 cm). Lock stitching at least 1/2 inch (1.27 cm). Sear exposed ends of nylon webbing smooth
and even.
(2) Upper suspension strap reinforcement. Replace a damaged upper suspension strap reinforcement
with 21¾-inch (55.24 cm) length of webbing as follows:
(a) Remove reinforcement by cutting webbing along edge of harness, leaving stitched ends at-
tached.
(b) Thread replacement webbing through triangular loop, and position ends of webbing or harness
over old webbing.
(c) Sew each end of replacement webbing to harness according to details in Figure 12-14.
(3) Suspension straps. Replace a damaged suspension strap as follows:
(a) Upper suspension strap. Replace a damaged upper suspension strap with a 15-inch (38.1 cm)
length of webbing as follows:
1. Remove damaged strap by cutting both thicknesses of webbing along edge of harness,
leaving stitched ends attached.
2. Pass one end of webbing through triangular loop, under reinforcement (Fig. 12-14) and fold
end under 7¼inches (18.4 cm).
3. Position replacement strap on harness over old webbing with long end extending to leading
edge of second perpendicular web. Stitch replacement to harness as shown in Figure 12-14.
(b) Lower suspension strap. Replace a damaged lower suspension strap as follows:
1. Remove damaged strap by cutting both thicknesses of webbing along edge of lower
suspension strap reinforcement, leaving stitched ends attached. Remove triangular loop.
2. Cut a 14½-inch (36.8 cm) length of webbing for a replacement strap and a 3½-inch (8.89 cm)
length of webbing for a buffer.
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