TM 10-5411-203-13
5-5.
BUCKLES, FASTENERS, AND WEBBING MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
This task covers:
a.
Repair
b.
Replacement of buckles
c.
Replacement of fasteners
d.
Replacement of webbing
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Repair kit, tentage (Appendix B, Section III, Item 2)
Tape, measuring (Appendix B, Section III, Item 7)
Sewing machine, industrial (Appendix B, Section III, Item 9)
Materials/Parts
Beeswax (Appendix D, Section II, Item 1)
Buckle (RPSTL item)
Fastener (RPSTL item)
Webbing (RPSTL item)
Equipment Condition
Complexing Kit Passageway removed from shelter. (Refer to para 2-5.)
REPAIR
1.
Place fabric with strap (1) on sewing table.
2.
Be sure strap (1) is in correct position for stitching.
3.
Sew a seam (2) across webbing at base of strap (1) to repair damage.
4.
Sew base (3) to fabric with X-shaped seams and border (4) to repair damage.
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