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14-16. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF STRAP, SHOULDER, RIGHT HAND, WITHOUT QUICK
RELEASE AND LEFT HAND WITH QUICK RELEASE ASSEMBLY – Continued
(b) Cut a 3 inch (7,62 cm) length 1 inch (2.54 cm) wide webbing using item 68, Figure 14-13, and sear
ends.
(c) Fold webbing 1 inch (2.54 cm) from each end.
(d) Thread webbing through non-slip buckle using item 63, Figure 14-13, and female fastener loops
as in original construction.
(e) Secure fastener loop to webbing with eyelets using item 64, Figure 14-14 by using appropriate
dies.
(7) Strap retaining, quick release. (Left hand assembly with quick
missing strap retainer as follows:
(a) Cut stitching which secures the quick release strap to the Ieft
release. ) Replace a damaged or
hand assembly.
(b) Cut a 12 inch (30.5 cm) length of 3/4 inch (1.91 cm) wide Type la webbing using item 62, Figure
14-14, and sear ends.
(c) Fold webbing in half and stitch with a row of stitching 1/8 inch (0.318 cm) from edge along four
sides.
(d) Double fold seared edges 1/2 inches (1.27 cm) and stitch with 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) bartack or three
rows of stitching in center of fold.
(e) Fold opposite end 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) from end of webbing. Insert plastic clip retainer using item
listed in Section Ill, to folded loop. Secure with a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) bartack or three rows of
stitching 1/2-inch (1.27 cm) from fold edge.
(f) Attach quick release retainer strap to left hand assembly as in original location with two 1/2-inch
(1.27 cm) bartacks or three rows of stitching 1/8 and 1/2 inches (0.318 and 1.27 cm) from folded
edge.
(8) Buckle cord. Replace a damaged or missing cord as follows:
(a) Cut a 12-inch (30.5 cm) length of cord using item 70, Figure 14-14, remove inner yarns and
discard. Sear ends of coreless cord.
(b) Thread cord through buckle hole in half and tie with an overhand knot.
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