TM 10-5410-284-13&P
TM 10602A-13&P
LIGHTWEIGHT MAINTENANCE ENCLOSURE (LME)
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DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION
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THIS SECTION COVERS:
Introduction
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Direct Support
INTRODUCTION
Direct Support maintenance functions identified in this section consist of repairing rips, tears,
perforations and open seams in LME fabric panels, and replacing components of the power distribution
box. Procedures for machine stitching are provided in the following paragraphs. Specific tentage repair
procedures are provided in FM 10-16. Pay attention to WARNING and CAUTION statements. A
WARNING means someone could be hurt. A CAUTION means equipment could be damaged.
MACHINE STITCHING
All stitching, except bartacking shall conform to FED-STD 751. Type 301 and 401 stitching requires 5-8
stitches per inch. Bartacking shall be 1/8 inch in with and free of thread breaks and loose stitching.
Thread Breaks. Thread breaks in stitching shall be overstitched not less than 1 inch at each break on
stitch type 301, and not less than 1 ½ inch at each break on stitch type 401. Thread breaks in type 401
may be overstitched with stitch type 301. Thread breaks noted during inspection must be repaired by
overstitching the existing stitching starting from the distance of 1 inch beyond the break. The ends of
repair stitching are not required to be backstitched.
Stitching Ends. The ends of type 301 stitching shall be overstitched not less than 1 inch except where
ends are turned under in the hem or held down by other stitching. Where 301 stitchings performed
automatically on stitch patterns such as box , box with cross stitch, “W” stitching, or straight line tacking,
at least three tying, overlapping, or back stitches shall be used to secure the ends of stitching.
Skipped Stitches. Two or more consecutively skipped stitches occurring in type 301 stitching shall be
overstitched not less than 1 inch. Any skipped stitches in type 401 stitching shall be overstitched not less
than 1 ½ inches. Skipped stitches in 401 stitching may be overstitched with type 301 stitching. Skipped
stitches noted during inspection shall be repaired as specified for thread breaks, above.
AUTOMATIC STITCHING
Automatic stitching machines may be used to perform any of the required stitch patterns provided the
requirements of the stitch pattern, stitch per inch, size and type of thread are met, and at least three or
more overlapping, tying or backstitches secure the ends of the stitching.
INSPECTION
When LME components are referred to Direct Support Maintenance, inspect the components using Table
0008 00-1 and correct any faults and deficiencies noted.
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