Inspection Main Container Side Flap Replacement Procedure •  Verify the stiffener backing is re-sewn. •  Check the grommet orientation. •  The grommet must be set tightly and measured. •  There should be no sharp edges on the inside of the  grommet. •  Applicable products: Most modern container systems •  Description: Replacement of a main container side flap •  Authorized repairmen: FAA Senior or Master  Parachute Rigger  •  Materials: E thread—color to match; Type-3¾ inch  tape—color to match, replacement flap •  Machines: 301 straight stitch—medium duty 5–9  SPI, 308 zigzag—medium duty 7–11 SPI, 301 double  needle with tape folder 5–9 SPI, and 1 inch × 42 stitch  bar tack •  Equipment: Scissors, seam ripper or scalpel, marking  pencil, 6-inch ruler, and hot knife 11. Insert the grommet with the correct orientation and  set with the grommet set.  [Figure H]  Make sure that  the grommet is set sufficiently so there is no exposed  edge to snag the lines or material. Use the feeler gauge  to check the gap under the edge of the grommet.  [Figure I] It should be no more than .010 inch. If  more, hit the set again to tighten the grommet. 1.  Remove all extraneous parts from the harness/ container assembly. 2.  Open the bottom corner of the main container on the  appropriate side. The following technique is typical of many modern container  systems. This procedure addresses only the disassembly of  the container and replacement of the factory made part. It  does not address the manufacture of a replacement part. Disassembly 7-46