Disassembly Disassembly: Mesh Repair Reassembly Inspection Reserve Free Bag Repair—Grommet Pullout Procedure Reassembly 2.  Remove the binding from the tongue area by unpicking  the stitching.  [Figure C] 1.  Cut two pieces of 1½ inch Type-3 tape and overlay  them on each side of the damaged area. Sew around  the edges of the tape and down the center to secure it.  [Figure D] 1.  Remove the tackings used to secure the base of the  pilot chute to the spring. 2.  For small holes, turn the mesh inside out and zigzag  the edges together. 1.  Reattach the bottom of the pilot chute to the spring  with hand tacking. 1.  Remove the grommets from the tongue.  [Figure B] •  Tapes should be straight. •  Tackings should be secure. •  Applicable products: Most reserve free bags •  Description: General repair to the reserve free bag •  Authorized repairmen: FAA Master Parachute Rigger  •  Materials: E thread, 1½ inch Type-3 tape, and  grommets to match the original type and size •  Machines: 301 straight stitch—medium duty 7–11 SPI •  Equipment: Scissors, seam ripper or scalpel, marking  pencil, 6-inch ruler, hot knife, grommet set, and  hole punch Most reserve free bag designs are fairly robust. The most  common types of damage seen are the pulling out of the  grommets in the tongue of the bag and tearing out of fabric  from the binding tape due to overstressing during packing.  [Figure A]  Damage to the bridle portion of the free bag is  generally not repairable nor allowed by most manufacturers.  Consequently, any damage in this area would necessitate the  replacement of the bag. The following procedure deals with  the repair of the tongue area and replacement of the grommets. 7-67