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## DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MC-4 RAM AIR FREE-FALL PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM SUSPENSION LINES/CASCADE LINES (ALTERNATE METHOD) 

## THIS TASK COVERS: 

x Replace 

## INITIAL SETUP: 

## Tools 

Finger Trap Tool (Item 16, WP 0063 00) 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 

1. Main Suspension Lines. Replace main suspension lines as follows: 

This procedure is authorized only if pre-manufactured suspension line sets are unavailable. 

This procedure applies to all lines except lines 4 A/B and 5 A/B lines. To replace lines 4 A/B and 5 A/B, refer to WP 0054 00. 

When replacing suspension lines, the overall base A-Line measurement will be 14-feet, 6-inches ( r  2-inches). 

## NOTE 

## NOTE 

## Personnel Required 

92R (10) Parachute Rigger 

## Follow-Up Procedure 

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

## Equipment Condition 

Lay out on packing table or other suitable area. 

a. Trim end of replacement line with scissors and taper approximately ¼-inch. Route line through connector link and finger-trap 3-inches of line forming a $^{3}$/$_{4}$ ± $^{1}$/$_{8}$-inch loop at connector link. 

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