R E P A I R (cont) - TM-9-2350-261-34

C H A P T E R 1 3 MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT HEATER KIT

TM-9-2350-261-34 Carrier Personnel Full Tracked Armored M113A2 2350-01-068-4077 Carrier Command Post Light Tracked M577A2 2350-01-068-4089 Manual
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TM 9-2350-261-34 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Repair extensive damage between seams (steps 20 thru 30). Open seam 2 inches (5 cm) beyond damaged area on both sides. Square off damaged area from seam to seam. Cut patch from material 2 inches (5 cm) wider than squared-off section. Allow for 3/4 inch (19 mm) turnunder on sides. Center patch over cutaway section, turning sides under, and reform double-felled seams at top and bottom. Finish by stitching patch in place. Secure patch to cover with a second row of stitching. Place second row 3/8–1/2 inch (10–13 mm) from first. N O TE The watershed patch is a patch with the top edge angled off to give a roof effect. Because the roof type patch sheds water, the patch lasts longer than a square patch. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Use watershed patches, as needed. Cut patch large enough to overlap 2 inches (5 cm) on all sides of area to be repaired. Allow for 3/4 inch (19 mm) turnunder of edge. Fold patch in half lengthwise. Cut from open edges to folded edge at 22–1/2 degree angle as shown in illustration. Center patch over damaged area. Turn under patch edges and stitch in place with a row of stitching no more than 1/8 inch (3 mm) from edge. Secure patch to cover with a second row of stitching. Place second row 3/8–1/2 inch (10–13 mm) from first. Turn material over. Cut away damaged area, notch corners, and turn edges in. Stitch turned-in edges to patch with a row of stitching no more than 1/8 inch (3 mm) from edge. FOLLOW-THROUGH STEPS 1. Stow or install cover on carrier. END OF TASK 12-3 (12-4 blank)

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