TM 10-1670-298-20&P
MAINTENANCE OF THE A-21 AERIAL DELIVERY CARGO BAG
2.15 COVER
This task covers
a. Inspect
b. Repair
c. Replace
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
References
Industrial Sewing Machine (See Table 2-2)
Paragraph 2.8
Paragraph 2 9
Materials/Parts
Cotton duck cloth, 12.29 oz (Bulk, Appendix C)
Cotton webbing, Type X (Bulk, Appendix C)
INSPECT
Conduct a technical/rigger-type Inspection In accordance with the instructions contained in paragraph 2.9.
REPAIR
1. RESTITCHING.
a. Cover Panels. Restitch according to original construction and as specified in Table 2-3
b. Strap Keeper. Remove loose or broken stitching Using an hourglass stitch formation, restitch as specified in
Table 2-3.
2. DARNING. Dam holes and tears as outlined in paragraph 2.8 and as specified In Table 2-3.
3. PATCHING. Patch a hole or tear as outlined In paragraph 2 8, specified in Table 2-3, and as shown In Figure 2-13.
4. RESTENCIL. Restencil in accordance with paragraph 2.8
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