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2-19. AIRCREW SURVIVAL ARMOR RECOVERY VEST, INSERT, AND PACKETS (SARVIP) -
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(3)
Repair. The SARVIP will be repaired as follows:
(a)
Restitching. Restitch broken or loose stitching according to original construction details and
paragraph 2-7, using the specifics in table 2-3.
(b)
Darning and patching. The vest body may be repaired by patching with cloth using the procedures in
paragraph 2-7 and specifics in table 2-3. Darning is not permitted on the vest body. The vest pockets
may be repaired by darning or patching, as applicable, using the procedures in paragraph 2-7 and
specifics in table 2-3. Patching will be performed using oxford fire-resistant fabric and thread.
(c)
Replacing edge binding. Replace damaged edge binding by fabricating as follows:
1
Remove the original edge binding length by cutting the stitching which secures the binding to the
vest. Ensure the vest material is not damaged during the cutting process.
2
Cut a length of 1-inch-wide tape (MIL-T-5038) equal to the length of the original binding material
and sear the ends.
3
Position the tape (MIL-T-5038) length in the original binding location, and secure the tape by
stitching according to the original construction details, using the specifics in table 2-3. Stitching
will be made in accordance with paragraph 2-7.
(d)
Replacing fastener tape. Replace defective nylon hook-or pile-fastener tape on the vest or a vest pocket
by fabricating as follows:
1
Remove the original hook-or pile-fastener tape length by cutting the stitching which secures the tape to
the vest or pocket, as applicable. Ensure the adjacent vest or pocket material, as applicable, is not
damaged during the cutting process.
2
Cut a length of 3/4-inch-wide hook-or pile-fastener tape, as required, equal to the length of the original
fastener tape.
3
Position the replacement fastener tape length in the original fastener tape location and secure the tape
length by stitching according to original construction details and paragraph 2-7, using the specifics in
table 2-3.
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