0027 00  TM 10-1670-287-23&P  5.  Remove the rib from the tempered glass being careful not to pull the rib causing additional damage.  1.  Carefully cut and remove the rib from the bottom skin exposing the damaged crossport.  2.  Apply a basic patch as outlined in WP 0015 00.  3.  The patch must extend from the bottom of the rib to the top.  4.  Using either a light-duty single needle sewing machine or a double needle light/medium-duty sewing  machine with cloth/fabric puller attachment, re-sew the rib to the top and bottom skin using size E  nylon thread, and 7 to 11 stitches per inch.  5.  Using a standard size template and hot knife, carefully cut a new crossport into the new fabric as  close to the original construction as possible.  NOTE REPLACING CROSSPORT  For replacing a crossport, a ¼-inch needle gauge and a double  needle sewing machine with cloth/fabric puller attachment is  recommended.  END OF WORK PACKAGE  0027 00-3/(4 Blank)  Seared Crossport 