TM 10-8340-226-13&P
CHAPTER 5
DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Subject
Section/Paragraph
Repair Parts, Special Tools; Test Measurement Diagnostic
Equipment (TMDE) and Support Equipment ................................................................................
I
Common Tools and Equipment ..........................................................................................
5-1
Special Tools, TMDE, and Support Equipment....................................................................
5-2
Repair Parts .......................................................................................................................
5-3
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................
II
Troubleshooting Procedures................................................................................................
5-4
Direct Support Maintenance Procedures ......................................................................................
III
General ..............................................................................................................................
5-5
Machine Stitching................................................................................................................
5-6
Automatic Stitching .............................................................................................................
5-7
Fabric Assemblies...............................................................................................................
5-8
SECTION I. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS; TEST MEASUREMENT
DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT (TMDE) AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
5-1. COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. For authorized common tools and equipment refer to the Modified
Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) applicable to your unit.
5-2. SPECIAL TOOLS, TMDE, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. Refer to Appendix B, Section II, Tool and Test
Equipment Requirements, Maintenance Allocation Chart, for additional tool and equipment requirements.
5-3. REPAIR PARTS. Repair parts are listed and illustrated in Appendix C, Repair Parts and Special Tools
List.
SECTION II. TROUBLESHOOTING
5-4. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. There are no separate Direct Support troubleshooting procedures
for the Five Soldier Crew Tent. Refer to Chapter 3 for operator troubleshooting procedures.
SECTION III. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
5-5. GENERAL. Direct Support maintenance functions identified in Section II, Appendix B, consist of machine
repair of sewn components. Procedures for machine stitching are provided in paragraph 5-7. Specific tentage
repair procedures are provided in FM 10-16.
5-6. MACHINE STITCHING. All stitch types, except bartacking, shall conform to FED-STD-751. Type 301
stitching requires 5-8 stitches per inch. Type 401 stitching requires 6-9 stitches per inch. All stitching is to be
1/8 inch from edge or 1/8 inch
5-1
