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(b) Cut a 5-inch (12.7 cm) length of new webbing using item 42, Figure 14-8, and sear ends or
replace loop using item 44, Figure 14-8.
(c) Fold webbing 1/2 and 2 1/2 inches (1.27 and 6.35 cm) from one end.
(d) Place the loop chape on the top of the original and secure the webbing with a 1 1/2 inch (3.81 cm)
three-point ww stitch pattern.
(e) Stitch with one 1-inch (2.54 cm) bartack or three rows of stitching 1/8 inch (0.318 cm) from edge of
1-inch (2.54 cm) reinforcement webbing (stitching should be sewn through reinforcement
webbing).
(8) Frame tiedown strap. Replace a damaged strap as follows:
(a) Replace strap by carefully cutting off the webbing as close to the bartack as possible,
(b) Cut a 14 1/2 inch (36.8 cm) length of new webbing with one end at an angle using item 42, Figure
14-8, and sear ends.
(c) Fold end 1/2-inch (1.27 cm) and stitch with a 1 1/2 inch (3.81 cm) three-point ww stitch pattern
positioned on top of the cut original tiedown strap.
(9) Upper and lower equipment hanger. Replace a damaged hanger as follows:
(a) Carefully cut stitching which secures the hanger to the pack.
(b) Cut a 6-inch (15.2 cm) length of webbing using item 43, Figure 14-8, and sear ends.
(c) Make a mark 3 inches (7.62 cm) for the center line location. From the centerline make a mark 1 1/4
inches (3.18 cm) from each side 1/2-inch (1.27 cm) from webbing edge. Install a new eyelet and
washer (with proper sized dies) using items 37 and 41, Figure 14-8.
(d) Fold webbing 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) each end and position as in original location and stitch with two
1-inch (2.54 cm) bartacks or three rows stitching on the folded ends and center of the hanger.
(10) Keeper. Replace a damaged keeper as follows:
(a) Carefully cut stitching which secures the keeper to the side or bottom of the pack.
(b) Cut a 2 3/8 inch (6.03 cm) length of webbing using item 43, Figure 14-8, and sear ends.
(c) Fold webbing 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) each end and position as in original location and stitch with two
1-inch (2.54 cm) bartacks or three rows of stitching.
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