Disassembly Procedure Reassembly Disassembly Inspection Reassembly Main Pilot Chute Collapsible Bridle Replacement 1.  Working through the hole in the base, turn the pilot  chute inside out. Unpick the seam at the junction of the  canopy and mesh and between two of the radial tapes.  [Figure B]  This allows good access to the apex area. 1.  Take a piece of ¾ inch Type-3 tape and overlay the  reinforcing material at the apex, covering the damaged  area.  [Figure C] 2.  Re-sew the canopy and mesh panels as per the original.  Turn the pilot chute right side out. •  Damaged area must be covered. •  Canopy seam must be re-stitched correctly. •  Applicable products: Most kill-line pilot chute bridle  configurations •  Description: Replacement of the bridle of a kill-line  collapsible pilot chute 1.  Thread the loop ends of the bridle through the bottom  support tapes of the pilot chute.  [Figure B] 2.  Glue the ends in place with the glue gun.  [Figure C] 3.  Bar tack the bridle along the sides. Do not capture the  centerline.  [Figure D] 4.  Align the bridle tapes on the center of the pilot chute  attachment tapes and bar tack in place.  [Figure E] 1.  Remove the old bridle from the pilot chute.  [Figure A] •  Centerline or “kill-line” collapsible bridle  •  Bungee collapsible bridle •  Standard non-collapsible bridle •  Equipment: Scissors, seam ripper or scalpel, green  felt tip marker, 6-inch ruler, hemostats, pony clamp,  and hot glue gun •  Machines: 301 straight stitch—medium duty 7–11 SPI  and 1 inch × 42 stitch bar tack 308 zigzag—medium  duty 7–11 SPI (optional) •  Materials: E thread, replacement bridle •  Authorized repairmen: FAA Senior or Master  Parachute Rigger  There are three basic main bridle configurations listed below:  The standard bridle is a simple design and any damage usually  results in the replacement of the bridle. The exception to this  is if the tape attaching the curved pin is worn. The replacement  of the tape is a simple task. The most common bridle in use  today is the kill-line collapsible type. The replacement of the  bridle is described in the following procedure. 7-69