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## Disassembly: Mesh Repair 

1. Remove the tackings used to secure the base of the pilot chute to the spring. 

2. For small holes, turn the mesh inside out and zigzag the edges together. 

## Reassembly 

1. Reattach the bottom of the pilot chute to the spring with hand tacking. 

## Inspection 

• Tapes should be straight. 

• Tackings should be secure. 

## Reserve Free Bag Repair—Grommet Pullout 

• Applicable products: Most reserve free bags 

• Description: General repair to the reserve free bag 

• Authorized repairmen: FAA Master Parachute Rigger 

• Materials: E thread, 1½ inch Type-3 tape, and grommets to match the original type and size 

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

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

## Procedure 

Most reserve free bag designs are fairly robust. The most common types of damage seen are the pulling out of the grommets in the tongue of the bag and tearing out of fabric from the binding tape due to overstressing during packing. [Figure A] Damage to the bridle portion of the free bag is generally not repairable nor allowed by most manufacturers. Consequently, any damage in this area would necessitate the replacement of the bag. The following procedure deals with the repair of the tongue area and replacement of the grommets. 

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## Disassembly 

1. Remove the grommets from the tongue. [Figure B] 

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2. Remove the binding from the tongue area by unpicking the stitching. [Figure C] 

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## Reassembly 

1. Cut two pieces of 1½ inch Type-3 tape and overlay them on each side of the damaged area. Sew around the edges of the tape and down the center to secure it. [Figure D] 

