TM 10-8400-203-23
12-7. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF HARNESS (NSN 8465-00-753-6548) – Continued
(a)
(b)
Handle portion. Replace damaged handle portion of handle strap with a 20-inch (50.8 cm) length
of webbing as follows:
1. Remove cable and conduit assembly, lowering line, and quick-release retaining loops.
2. Remove handle by cutting webbing along edge of harness.
3. Fabricate new handle according to details in A, Figure 12-16.
4. Position replacement handle on harness, and sew each according to details in B, Figure
12-16.
5. Replace quick-release retaining loops according to original construction. Replace cable and
conduit assembly.
Adapter portion. Replace damaged adapter portion of handle strap with a 14½-inch (36.8 cm)
length of webbing as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Cut strap along edge of harness, and remove adapter.
Cut stitching, and remove lowering line pocket.
Pass one end of replacement webbing through adapter and fold end under 2½ inches (6.35
cm).
Position webbing on harness, with long end extending to leading edge of second perpendicu-
lar web. Stitch webbing to harness as shown in Figure 12-17.
Replace lowering line pocket according to original construction.
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