TM 10-8400-203-23
12-7. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF HARNESS (NSN 8465-00-753-6548) – Continued
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3. Pass one end of replacement strap through triangular loop, and fold under end
5-inches (12.7 cm). Position buffer between triangular loop and strap.
of strap
4. Position replacement strap on harness over old webbing, with long and extending to leading
edge of second perpendicular web. Stitch replacement strap to harness as shown in Figure
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Body reinforcement. Replace a damaged body reinforcement with a 25½-inch (64.8 cm) length of
webbing as follows:
(a) Cut stitching, and remove quick-release retaining loops.
(b) Position replacement webbing over old webbing, and sew around replacement with a box-stitch
formation, 1/8 of an inch (0.318 cm) from the edge.
(c) Replace quick-release retaining loops according to original construction.
Lower suspension strap reinforcement. Replace a damaged lower suspension strap reinforcement
with a 10-inch (25.4 cm) length of webbing. Position replacement over old reinforcement, and sew
around replacement with a box-stitch formation, 1/8 of an inch (0.318 cm) from edge. Use Model 7-33
sewing machine or equivalent with size No. 3 nylon thread, and make 5 to 8 stitches per inch (2.54 cm).
Fastener chape reinforcement. Replace a damaged fastener chape reinforcement with a 7-inch (1 7.8
cm) length of webbing as follows:
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(b)
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Cut stitching that secures fastener chape to reinforcement.
Position replacement over old reinforcement, and sew around replacement with a box-stitch
formation, 1/8 of an inch (0.318 cm) from edge. Use Model 7-33 sewing machine or equivalent with
size 3 nylon thread, making 5 to 8 stitches per inch (2.54 cm).
Restitch fastener chape according to original construction. Use Model 7-33 sewing machine or
equivalent with ticket No. 3 nylon thread, and make 5 to 8 stitches per inch (2.54 cm).
Handle strap. The handle, adapter, and running end portions of the handle strap may be replaced.
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