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## UNIT MAINTENANCE MC-4 RAM AIR FREE-FALL PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM MAIN RIPCORD POCKET 

## THIS TASK COVERS: 

x Repair 

x Replace 

## INITIAL SETUP: 

## Tools 

Sewing Machine, Bartack (Table 1, WP 0015 00) Sewing Machine, Light-Duty (Table 1, WP 0015 00) Sewing Machine, Zig-Zag (Table 1, WP 0015 00) Shears (Item 39, WP 0063 00) Stitch Removal Tool (Item 40, WP 0063 00) 

## Materials/Parts 

Pocket, Main Ripcord (Item 23, WP 0071 00) Thread, Nylon, Size E (Item 43/44, WP 0076 00) 

## REPAIR 

## Personnel Required 

92R (10) Parachute Rigger 

## Equipment Condition 

Lay out on packing table or other suitable area. Main ripcord and main canopy release ripcord removed. 

## Follow-Up Procedure 

Ripcord Pin Pull-Force Check (WP 0014 00). 

Main ripcord pocket repair is limited to restitching. Restitch over original stitch pattern using size E nylon thread, and 7 to 11 stitches per inch. 

## REPLACE 

Replace an unserviceable main ripcord pocket as follows: 

1. Carefully remove stitching (straight and zig-zag) attaching main ripcord pocket to container. Remove unserviceable pocket. 

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