TM 10-1670-298-20&P
2.18 QUICK RELEASE STRAPS.
This task covers:
a. Inspect
b. Repair
c. Replace
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
References
Industrial Sewing Machine (See Table 2-2)
Paragraph 2 9
Materials/Parts
Quick release strap (Appendix C)
Type IV Nylon webbing (Bulk, Appendix C)
INSPECT
Conduct a technical/rigger-type inspection in accordance with the instructions contained In paragraph 2 9.
REPAIR
1. RESTITCHING. Restitch the quick release strap and safety clip retaining strap according to original construction
and Table 2-3.
2. FABRICATION OF THE SAFETY CLIP RETAINING STRAP.
NOTE
Before discarding a defective safety dip retaining strap, insure the safety clip has been
removed and retained for reuse.
An unserviceable safety dip retaining strap shall be removed from the fixed quick release strap and replaced with
a fabricated item as follows:
a. Remove the defective retaining strap by cutting the retainer strap flush with the adjoining quick release strap.
b. Cut a 13-inch (32.020 cm) length of 1 -inch (2.54 cm) wide Type IV nylon webbing and sear ends
c Mark the length of webbing 2 3/4-inches (6 985 cm) from one end.
d. Fold the marked webbing end back to the mark and stitch a 1 -inch (2.54 cm), 3-point, WW stitch formation
(Figure 2-20) using specifics In Table 2-3. Insure that a 3t8-inch (9.525 cm) loop remains on the sewn end
of the web after stitching is complete.
e. Fold the opposite end of the retaining strap under and back 1/2-inch (1.270 cm) (Figure 2-20).
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