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2. Trim the ends of the tape to match the shape of the tongue. 

3. Using the single needle machine, reapply the binding tape around the edge of the tongue. [Figure E] 

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4. Punch new holes over the exact position as the original ones. [Figure F] 

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5. Insert new grommets. [Figure G] 

## Inspection 

• Reinforcing tape must be secure. 

• Binding must be re-sewn. 

• Grommets must be set and secure. 

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## Main Pilot Chute Repair—Top Canopy Reinforcing 

• Applicable products: Most main hand deploy pilot chutes 

• Description: Repair of the apex area of a hand deploy pilot chute 

• Authorized repairmen: FAA Senior or Master Parachute Rigger 

• Materials: E thread and ¾ inch Type-3 tape 

• Machines: 301 straight stitch—medium duty 7–11 SPI 

• Equipment: Scissors, seam ripper or scalpel, marking pencil, 6-inch ruler, and hot knife 

## Procedure 

Most repairs of the main pilot chute consist of fabric or mesh repairs and may be repaired similar to canopy procedures. The most common damage seen on main pilot chutes is in the area of the apex and the hand deploy handle. [Figure A] This area is subject to fairly severe stress and strain. The following procedure deals with the apex area repair. It should be noted that if the repair is too complex, it is probably more cost effective to replace rather than repair the pilot chute. 

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