TM
10-8400-203-23&P
0014
GENERAL REPAIR – CONTINUED
0014-5
Binding Tape Repair
Overlap the binding tape using material specified in Section Ill; extending the new tape at least 1/2 inch
(1.27 cm) beyond the damaged area. Turn the binding edges under 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) and stitch 1/8 inch
(0.33 cm) in from the edge of the tape. Material lengths and widths for specific applications are listed in
Table 3.
Table 3. Binding Material Lengths.
ITEM APPLICATION
WIDTH
LENGTH
Vests
Right and left Panel Seams
1
AR
Vests
Shoulder Strap Seams
1
AR
Vests Back
Assembly
1
AR
Vest (TLB)
Pouches (Magazine and Grenade)
1
AR
Vest (Gr)
Pouches (Grenade)
1 ½
AR
Vests
D-Ring Holder
1 ½
2
Patrol Pack
Pull Tabs
3/8
6
Patrol Pack
Pocket Flaps
1
33
Field Pack
Side Pocket (Long) Assembly
1
18
Field Pack
Side Pocket (Short) Assembly
1
11 5/8
Field Pack
Spindrift Collar
1
14 ¼
Field Pack
Basket, Radio Assembly
1
22 ½
Field Pack
Rt/L Side Pocket Assembly
1
8
Field Pack
Pocket Flap
1
12 ¾
END OF TASK
Hardware Repair
Replace damaged missing, or malfunctioning D-rings, double bar, and quick release fasteners as
necessary. Remove stitching holding damaged hardware or trim any raveled yarns from torn stitching, Cut
appropriate webbing specified in Section Ill, to the length indicated. Thread hardware to be replaced
through webbing. Sew webbing as in original construction and bartack as appropriate.
Replace Staves and Lower Back Pad
These items are removed by sliding the staves out of their tunnel and the webbing slots of the pad. Install
serviceable items by reinstalling the staves.
END OF TASK