0047 00  TM 10-1670-287-23&P  INSTALLATION OF AR2 POWER CABLE ASSEMBLY, MAIN  NOTE The following Harness/Container modification procedures are  applicable for MC-4s or Harness/Containers (spare parts) that were  purchased prior to June 2002. All MC-4s and Harness/Containers  purchased after June 2002 have been manufactured with a modified  Automatic Activation Device (AAD) Junction Plate and an existing  hole above the left wing flap to accommodate the mounting of the  AR2 Power Cable, Main.  Change 1  0047 00-5  g.  From the 5 ½-inch mark, measure up 1 ¾-inches and mark. Remove the stitching to construct an  opening 1 ¾-inches in length.  f.  Measure up 5 ½-inches up from the bottom edge of the right wing flap, along the seam where the  flap is sewn to the container and mark.  e.  Make a one-inch stitch (backstitch) on both sides of the 1 ¾-inch hole utilizing either a bartack or  zig-zag sewing machine. If a Bartack sewing machine is used, use thread, nylon, size E, 42 to 48  stitches per inch. If a zig-zag sewing machine is used, use thread, nylon, size FF, 20 stitches per  inch leaving a 1 ¾-inch power cable opening.  d.  From the 9 ½-inch mark, measure up 1 ¾-inches and mark. Remove the stitching to construct an  opening 1 ¾-inches in length.  c.  Measure up 9 ½-inches from the bottom edge of the left wing flap and mark.  b.  Place container on work surface with pack tray facing down and AR2 pocket at the bottom right.  a.  Remove reserve parachute from container.  1.  Prepare the AR2 Power Cable Assembly, Main as follows:  k.  Conduct the Slack Checker Test (WP 0011 00) and Stroke Simulator Test (WP 0013 00).  j.  Pack main and reserve parachute assemblies.  i.  Secure the end of the AR2 power cable to the reserve base plate assembly, using the clamp,  screws and locking nuts.  h.  Continue routing the AR2 power cable from bottom of AR2 power cable sleeve to top of AR2  power cable sleeve opening. Route AR2 power cable between the reserve parachute top flap  and the reserve ripcord pin protector flap.  g.  Route the AR2 power cable through the lower open end of the AR2 power cable sleeve located  above the AR2 padded pocket.  f.  Visually inspect entire power cable for fraying of cable or broken strands of wire. Discard if worn  or damaged. 