TM 10-1670-295-23&P2-29. Lifting Leg.This task covers: a.Inspectb.Repairc,ReplaceTools:Equipment Condition:Knife, Item 3, Appendix BHook keeper strap removed (para 2-31)Knife, Hot Metal, Item 4, Appendix BShears, Item 9, Appendix BSewing Machine, Heavy Duty, Item 12, Appendix BYardstick, Item 15, Appendix BMaterials/Parts:Webbing, Nylon, Type XXVI, Item 21, Appendix DThread, Nylon, Size 6, Item 13, Appendix Da.Inspect. To inspect the two lifting legs, start with the outside strap where it is looped and sewn aroundthe border cord. Check stitching for damage or unraveling. Inspect the length of the lifting leg, place thumb onone side and index finger and middle finger on other. Run hand over entire length of webbing If a cut or rubexceed 1/2 Inch in length replace lifting leg.NOTERepair of lifting legs is accomplished at direct support (DS) maintenance levelonly, in accordance with the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC), Appendix B.b.Repair. (figure 2-17 and 2-18)(1)Remove stitching 3 inches above and below cut or abrasion (A, figure 2-17).(2)Cut a 6-inch length of nylon webbing (1).(3)Fold and insert webbing in between lifting leg (2) (B, figure 2-17).'(4)Using a heavy duty sewing machine and size 6 nylon thread stitch the four layers of webbingwith a four point W-W stitch (figure 2-18).2-32
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