TM 10-1670-298-20&P
2.21 SLING ASSEMBLY.
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
Type VII Nylon Webbing (Bulk, Appendix C)
Cloth, cotton duck, 29.93 oz (Bulk, Appendix C)
INSPECT
Conduct a technical/rigger-type Inspection In accordance with the instructions contained in paragraph 2 9.
REPAIR
1. SCUFF PAD The scuff pad is constructed from 29.93-oz cotton duck cloth and is 43-inches (109.22 can) wide and
52-inches (132 080 cm) long
a Restitching Restitch the scuff pad according to original construction using specifics in Table 2-3.
b. Darning Dam a hole or tear In the scuff pad as outlined in paragraph 2.8
c. Patching Patch a hole or tear in the scuff pad as outlined in paragraph 2 8.
d. Splicing. Splice the scuff pad edge reinforcement as follows:
(1) Cut a length of Type VII nylon webbing long enough to extend 1 -inch (2 54 cm) beyond each end of the
damaged area and sear the webbing ends
(2) Center the length of webbing over the damaged area and sew In place with a box stitch formation as outlined
in paragraph 2 8 using the specifics In Table 2-3
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