content_image/540955.jpg
## DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MC-4 RAM AIR FREE-FALL PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM SUSPENSION LINES (LINES 4A/B AND 5 A/B ONLY) 

## THIS TASK COVERS: 

x Replace 

## INITIAL SETUP: 

## Tools 

Sewing Machine, Bartack (Table 1, WP 0050 00) Shears (Item 39, WP 0063 00) Tape Measure (Item 42, WP 0063 00) 

## Materials/Parts 

Cord, Dacron, 600-Pound, Type I (Item 12, WP 0076 00) Thread, Nylon, Size E (Item 43/44, WP 0076 00) 

## REPLACE 

This procedure applies only to lines 4 A/B and 5 A/B which in each case are one continuous line, running from the forward center cell (A lines) of the canopy to the inboard side of the front connector links, then back to the forward center cell (B lines) of the canopy. 

## NOTE 

## Personnel Required 

92R (10) Parachute Rigger 

## Equipment Condition 

Lay out on packing table or other suitable area. 

## Follow-Up Procedure 

Continuity check and canopy trim check (WPs 0005 00 and 0006 00). 

1. Find the approximate mid-point of replacement line. Position midpoint at inboard (barrel side) of connector link. Secure line to connector link with bartack stitch. Bartack begins $^{3}$/$_{4}$ ± $^{1}$/$_{8}$-inch from end of loop and is $^{5}$/$_{8}$-inch long by $^{1}$/$_{8}$-inch wide. 

<img src='content_image/540955.jpg'>

