TM-9-2350-277-40&P Sustainment Maintenance Manual M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download
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NOTE 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. 17. Use watershed patches, as needed. 18. Cut patch large enough to overlap two inches (five cm) on all sides of area to be repaired. Allow for 3/4 inch (19 mm) turn under of edge. 19. Fold patch in half lengthwise. Cut from open edges to folded edge at 22-1/2 degree angle as shown in illustration. 20. 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. 21. Secure patch to cover with a second row of stitching. Place second row 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch (10-13 mm) from- first. 22. 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. Figure 4. Extensive Damage – Repair. END OF TASK FOLLOW ON MAINTENANCE 1. Return to supply per local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). END OF TASK END OF WORK PACKAGE TM 9-2350-277-40&P 0022 0022‐5/6 blank CHANGE 1