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(d) Thread the webbing through the 1-inch (2.54 cm) non-slip buckle as in original construction.
(e) Fold the webbing 2-inches (5.08 cm) from end according to original construction and secure by
stitching with 1 1/2-inch (3.81 cm) three point ww stitching.
(5) Front buckle chape and strap loop chape. Replace a damaged front buckle chape, or strap loop chape
as follows:
(a) Cut three-point ww stitching which secures the chapes on suspender strap.
(b) Cut a 4-inch (10.2 cm) length of 1-inch (2.54 cm) wide, Type Ill nylon webbing using item 9, figure
14-2, and sear ends.
(c) Mark the chape 1/2 and 2 1/2 inches (1.27 and 6.35 cm) from one end and fold.
(d) Thread the webbing through the l-inch (2.54 cm) non-slip buckle or loop as in original construc-
tion.
(e) Place as in original construction and secure by stitching with 1 1/2-inch (3.81 cm) three-point ww
stitch pattern.
NOTE
When replacing loop chape, remove bartack and stitching which secures
one end of retainer loop. After removal and replacement of loop chape,
restitch retainer with 3/4-inch (1.91 cm) bartack or three rows of stitching as
in original construction.
(6) Equipment retaining loop. Replace a damaged equipment retaining loop as follows:
(a) Cut bartacks and stitching which secures the retainer on suspender strap.
(b) Cut a 3 3/8-inch (8.57 cm) length of 1-inch (2.54 cm) wide, Type Ill nylon webbing using item 9,
figure 14-2, and sear ends.
(c) Fold the retainer 1/2-inch (1.27 cm) from each end, place as in original construction and secure by
stitching with 3/4-inch (1.91 cm) bartacks 1/4-inch (0.635 cm) from edge of retainer.
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