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## Canopy Ripstop Tape Repair 

• Applicable products: All main canopies. Reserve canopies as specified by the manufacturer 

• Description: Using ripstop tape for temporary or minor canopy repairs 

• Authorized repairmen: FAA Senior or Master Parachute Rigger 

• Materials: Ripstop tape—color to match fabric E thread (optional) 

• Machines: 301 straight stitch—medium duty 7 — 11 SPI (optional) 

• Equipment: Scissors, shot bags, wallpaper roller, and scotch tape (optional) 

## Procedure 

1. Spread out the canopy on a smooth surface. 

2. Smooth out the damaged area and hold in place with the shot bags. [Figure A] 

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3. Inspect the damaged area. 

4. Trim any loose threads and smooth any loose fabric back into place. 

5. For small holes, a single-side patch will suffice. For holes up to .5-inch in diameter or a tear, a double-sided patch is necessary. 

6. If the damage is a tear, the two sides must be positioned so the edges touch. Use scotch tape to temporarily hold the edges together. [Figure B] 

7. For a hole, cut a piece of ripstop tape 2 inches square. For a double-sided patch, cut two pieces. [Figure C] For a tear, cut the tape approximately 2 inches longer than the length of the tear and cut two pieces. 

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8. For the single-side patch, round the corners with approximately a 1 ⁄8 inch radius. For the double-sided patches, place the two pieces face to face and round the corners of both pieces at the same time. This ensures a perfect match and alignment. [Figure D] 

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