2. If required, examine the yoke and plate
assembly for proper installation (fig. 1-18). When
the yoke and plate assembly screw is tightened,
there should be a maximum of 1/64-inch play in
the assembly. (To tighten the screw use a torque
of 20 to 25 lb-in.)
At this point, a mandatory inspection is
performed by a quality assurance inspector. All
of your work stops until the mandatory inspection
is performed and the assembly has been found
acceptable.
BALLISTIC SPREADING GUN
INSPECTION
While inspecting the ballistic spreading gun,
you may have to remove, replace, or make some
adjustment. All work must be in accordance with
the procedures in the applicable chapter of the
NAVAIR 13-1-6.2. The ballistic spreading gun is
described in the next chapter of this text.
HARNESS/RISER ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
Inspect the harness webbing for signs of
contamination from oil, grease, acid, or other
Figure 1-18.—Locked and unlocked connector links.
foreign matter, such as rust at points of contact
with metal parts. Inspect for cuts, twists, fading,
excessive wear or fusing (indicated by unusual
hardening or softening of webbing fibers), fray-
ing, burns, abrasions and loose or broken stitching
(in excess of three stitches). If applicable, inspect
the four-line-release lanyard flute for wear and
proper attachment. If you find any damage to the
harness, dispose of it and replace it in accordance
with applicable rigging and packing procedures.
When a replacement harness is installed, you
should stencil the date, preceded by the letter R,
in the center of the horizontal back strap in letters
1/2-inch high. For example, R-2-88 indicates a
replacement was made in February 1988.
If fewer than three stitches are loose or
broken, repair the riser or harness assembly by
using nylon 6-cord, lock-stitch over original stitch
and 3/4 inches on both sides of the original. Use
four to six stitches per inch.
Hardware Inspection
To inspect harness and riser hardware,
proceed as follows:
1. Inspect the canopy quick-release fittings for
breaks, corrosion, pitting, bends, dents, and sharp
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