Procedure Canopy Ripstop Tape Repair •  Applicable products: All main canopies. Reserve  canopies as specified by the manufacturer •  Description: Using ripstop tape for temporary or minor  canopy repairs •  Authorized repairmen: FAA Senior or Master  Parachute Rigger  •  Materials: Ripstop tape—color to match fabric E  thread (optional) •  Machines: 301 straight stitch—medium duty 7 — 11  SPI (optional) •  Equipment: Scissors, shot bags, wallpaper roller, and  scotch tape (optional) 1.  Spread out the canopy on a smooth surface. 2.  Smooth out the damaged area and hold in place with  the shot bags.  [Figure A] 8.  For the single-side patch, round the corners with  approximately a  1 ⁄8 inch radius. For the double-sided  patches, place the two pieces face to face and round the  corners of both pieces at the same time. This ensures  a perfect match and alignment.  [Figure D] 3.  Inspect the damaged area. 4.  Trim any loose threads and smooth any loose fabric  back into place. 5.  For small holes, a single-side patch will suffice. For  holes up to .5-inch in diameter or a tear, a double-sided  patch is necessary. 6.  If the damage is a tear, the two sides must be positioned  so the edges touch. Use scotch tape to temporarily hold  the edges together.  [Figure B] 7.  For a hole, cut a piece of ripstop tape 2 inches square.  For a double-sided patch, cut two pieces.  [Figure C]  For  a tear, cut the tape approximately 2 inches longer than  the length of the tear and cut two pieces. 7-16