there are two types of “O” stainless grommets. The first is  the regular or “short shank.” Recently, a long shank version  has become available. It has proven to be very versatile and  popular. This repair procedure focuses primarily on the “O”  spur grommet and washer, but the technique can be applied  to all types of grommets. This is for replacing a damaged grommet or changing  from brass to stainless steel. Use the cutters to remove the  grommet. If the grommet is set into a fabric/webbing base,  fold the material back to expose the washer. Using the  diagonal cutter, cut through the washer and then peel it back  from the grommet.  [Figures A  and  B]  Grasp the grommet  and peel it from the material. Disassembly—Grommet Replacement Inspection Container Grommet Replacement •  Check thread tensions, stitches per inch, and overstitch  lengths. •  Damaged area must be covered completely. •  For the overlay and single-side patches, make sure  the stitch patterns catch both sides of the patch  materials completely. •  Applicable products: All types of containers that use  grommets •  Description: Replacement of damaged grommets of  all types •  Authorized repairmen: FAA Senior or Master  Parachute Rigger  •  Materials: E thread—color to match; grommets—size,  type, and material to match •  Machines: 301 straight stitch—medium duty 7–11  SPI, 308 zigzag—medium duty 7–11 SPI •  Equipment: Scissors, seam ripper or scalpel, marking  pencil, 6 inch ruler, grommet die set—size to match  grommets, leather mallet, grommet cutting board, hole  punch to match grommet size, basting tip (optional),  and diagonal wire cutters—8 inch minimum Reassembly—Grommet Replacement Procedure If the hole is intact and undamaged, simply insert the  replacement grommet into the material from the correct side,  and set with the grommet die. Make sure that the grommet  is set sufficiently so that there is no exposed edge to snag  lines or material. There are many types of grommets used in parachute container  manufacture. Older style military surplus containers used flat  grommets made of brass with a chrome finish, which were  designed to work with cones. Most modern container systems  use rolled rim spur grommets and washers. The most common  size is the “O.” For many years, regular brass grommets were  used and then nickel plated ones became the norm. In recent  years, stainless steel has come to be the preferred type due  to the ability to resist deformation and corrosion. Today,  7-42