TM 10-1670-298-20&P
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SUPPORT WEB. The four support webs consist of webbing which extends beyond the sides and the ends of
the scuff pad. A dee ring Is located at the end of each support web to provide a point of attachment for the
suspension webs
a. Restitching. Restitch a support web according to original construction and specifics in Table 2-3.
b. Splicing a Damaged Support Web. Refer to Figure 2-23 for splicing details on a damaged support web and proceed
as follows:
Figure 2-23. Splicing Details for a Damaged Support Web
NOTE
The webbing type used for splicing a support web shall be the same as that used in
original construction.
(1) Cut a length of Type VII nylon webbing long enough to extend 6-inches (15 240 cm) beyond each end of the
damaged area and sear the webbing ends.
(2) Center the splice matenal over the damaged area and stitch with a 6-inch (15.240 cm), 3-point, WW stitch formation
at each end of the splice material. Overstitch the ends of the splice with one stitch Sew two rows of straight stitching
1/4-inch (O 635 cm) in from each edge of the splice between the stitch formations on the ends of the splice matenal
Perform all stitching in accordance with paragraph 2.8 and the specifics shown in Table 2-3.
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