A basic patch applied to the parachute canopy will be square or rectangular in shape. ADHESIVE NYLON PARACHUTE MENDING CLOTH WILL NOT BE USED. Ensure proper thread tension is used to prevent distortion of the canopy. 

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a. Place repairable item on repair table, smooth the fabric around the damaged area, and secure item to table with push-up pins. Do not pin damaged area. 

b. Using an authorized marking aid of contrasting color, mark a square or rectangle around area to be patched. 

c. Cut damaged area fabric along the lines made in step b., above. Further cut the fabric diagonally at each corner to allow a ½-inch fold back in the raw edges. 

d. Make a ½-inch fold back at each raw edge. Pin and baste each foldback to complete the prepared hole. Basting is performed using procedures on page 0015 00. 

e. Using same type material as in original construction, mark and cut a patch 2 ½-inches wider and longer than the inside measurements of prepared hole. 

f. Center patch material over prepared hole. 

g. Make a ½-inch fold under on each edge of patch material and pin in position. Baste patch to prepared area. Basting is performed using procedures on page 0015 00. 

h. Remove pushpins securing canopy to repair table and secure patch by stitching, using the applicable details in the illustration above and page 0015 00. Make the first row of stitching completely around patch. It is not necessary for the stitch pattern to exactly follow the angles of the patch. It is preferred to round the corners of the patch, to stitch at a 45-degree angle, rather than a 90-degree angle. For corners less than or greater than 90-degrees, adjust accordingly. 

i. Turn canopy over and make second row of stitching, ensuring that locking stitches are on opposite sides of patch. Stitching is performed in accordance with page 0015 00. 

j. If applicable, restencil informational data according to procedures in WP 0017 00. 

6. Applying miscellaneous canopy patch. A miscellaneous canopy patch, which may be irregularly shaped, is used to repair damaged canopy material when the location of the damaged area requires the patch to extend into or over a seam or a reinforced seam. Ascertain the type of patch required for the canopy using the details in the illustrations on the following page. A canopy section that cannot be patched with a basic patch as outlined in paragraph 5., above, is patched with a miscellaneous patch. Apply a miscellaneous patch to a section as follows: 

