TM 10-1670-298-20&PFigure 2-18. Main Strap Keeper Sewing Details3.SLINGSTRAPANDLOOPS. The main strap, two side straps, three reinforcing straps, four side strap loops, and twoV-ring loops with V-rings are permanently stitched to the scuff pad (Figure 2-15) All straps and loops are made of TypeVII, olive drab nylon webbing.a. Restitching. Restitch according to original construction, paragraph 2.8, and Table 2-3.NOTEDo not remove more than the fray of the strap end when trimming frayed webbing endsb. TrimandSear. Trim frayed webbing ends and sear.c. Cleaning. Clean V-rings in accordance with paragraph 2.7.d. ReplacingSlingStrapsandLoops. Cut the stitching that secures a defective strap or loop to the sling andremove the defective part Fabricate a replacement part by cutting and waxing the required length of TypeVII nylon webbing as shown below-Main Strap188-inches (477.520 cm)Side Strap144-inches (365.760 cm)Side Reinforcing Strap29 1/2-inches (74.930 cm)Center Reinforcing Strap21 3/4-inches (55.245 cm)Side Strap Loop23 1/2-inches (59.690 cm)V-Ring Loop10 1/4-inches (26.035 cm)Stitch the applicable strap or loop in position as shown in Figure 2-19, as outlined In paragraph 2 8, usingthe specifics in Table 2-3.2-39
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