TM 1-1500-204-23-1 NOTE When new nylon webbing is installed, it will be flexed by pulling it across or around a metal bar approximately  1/4  inch  in  diameter. This     action     is     accomplished     by holding each end of the new webbing and pulling it in a back and forth   motion.      This   will   assist   in making the webbing pliable by breaking   down   the   finishing   glaze that  is  applied  to  new  nylon  fabric. Repeat   the   back   and   forth   motion until the glaze on the fabric is broken down to such an extent that the belt or  harness  can  be  readily  adjusted. The flexing procedure will be accomplished  on  both  sides  of  the webbing. (2)    Daily  inspection.    Perform  the  daily  Inspection using the following procedures (a)    Check seat belt shoulder harness, restraint harness, inertia reel strap webbing for: · Deterioration     resulting     from     contact     with foreign   matter,   (i.e   acid,   petroleum   based products, strong caustic soaps) shall be cause for  removal  from  service.    Surface  mold  or mildew  may  be  removed  by  washing.    If  no deterioration is evident after washing, webbing shall be considered serviceable. NOTE Surface    mold    or    mildew    may    be removed by washing if no deterioration is evident after washing, webbing shall be considered serviceable. · Cuts of the webbing caused by a sharp-edged instrument or object that severs the vertical or horizontal   yarns   of   the   webbing,   shall   be reason for removal. · Broken stitches Identified by missing, skipped, torn  or  ruptured  threads  in  the  stitch  pattern Stitching   may   be   repaired   and   will   not   be cause for rejection TM 1-1500-204-23-1. · Fraying of the exterior surface of the webbing, causing separation or rupture of yams sufficient  to  obscure  the  identity  of  any  yarn exceeding 20 percent of the width or 2 inches in length, shall render the webbing unserviceable.  Fuzzing of the exterior surface caused  by  broken  individual  filaments  in  the yarns is not cause for rejection. NOTE Fuzzing of the exterior surface caused by broken individual filaments in the yams is not cause for rejection. · Discoloration  of  webbing  caused  by  contact with   strong   caustic   soaps,   or   acid   shall   be reason  for  removal  from  service.    Webbing discoloration resulting from contact with metal articles     and     hardware     is     not     cause     for removal. NOTE Webbing    discolored    or    soiled    by grease, oil, aviation fuels and hydraulic    fluids    shall    be    cleaned, I.A.W.   paragraph   d,   c.      Fading   of webbing by subjection to sunlight is an unreliable indicator of deterioration  and  shall  not  be  cause alone for webbing rejection. (b)    Any   metal   restraint   hardware   which   is corroded or defective in operation shall be inspected for operational use and replaced if found to be substandard or   excessively   damaged.      Missing   or   unserviceable adjuster  webbing  retarder  springs  and  loose  or  missing bolts will be replaced. (c)    Check   buckle   mechanisms   for   ease   of locking  and  releasing.    When  locked,  the  latch  should not have a tendency to release inadvertently, nor should it be excessively difficult to release. (d)    Pilot/troop  type  belts,  check  for  freedom of   movement   of   the   link   within   the   mated   hook   and guide  bar.    The  link  shall  not  bind  in  any  position  (i.e. pivot and hook tip) within Its operating limits. 11-21