TM 1-1500-204-23-1 (e)    Inertia  reels,  check  for  damage,  security, positive    locking    and    unlocking,    manual    lock-unlock control for proper operation. (f)    Examine restraint system attaching points to aircraft.  Check for loose bolts, deformity, corrosion or sharp and jagged edges which may damage webbing. b.    Repair.      Broken   or   missing   stitches   can   be repaired using a sewing machine in accordance with the following repair requirements · If  five  or  more  stitches  are  broken  or  loose within one linear inch, restitching is required. NOTE When restitching safety belts, restraint    harness,    hoist    operators harness,     gunners     harness,     stitch directly   over   the   original   stitching and follow the original stitch pattern as closely as possible. · Only one repair per stitch pattern is authorized. Restitching should be accomplished  with  thread  which  matches  the color  of  the  original  stitching,  when  possible. Restitching should be locked by over stitching each  end  of  the  stitch  formation  by  1/2  inch. All     stitching     shall     be     with     nylon     thread conforming   to   Spec   V-T-295,   thread   size, stitching pattern and stitches per inch shall be I.A.W. original construction. · Restitching should be locked by over stitching each end of the stitch formation by 1/2 inch. · All     stitching     shall     be     with     nylon     thread conforming   to   Spec   V-T-295,   thread   size, stitching pattern and stitches per inch shall be In accordance with original construction. c.    Cleaning.        Cleaning    of    personnel    restraint equipment will be accomplished when webbing is soiled using the following procedures CAUTION Do  not  use  a  bleach.    Bleach  may cause webbing to deteriorate. NOTE No  cleaning  is  authorized  to  inertia reel webbing strap. (1)    Prepare    a    concentrated    soap    and    hot water    solution,    using    laundry    soap    chips,    Federal Specification P-S-1792, or equivalent.  Cool the solution to approximately 120°F (49°C), prior to application. (2)    Dampen  an  approved  clean  brush,  such as  NSN  7920-00-244-7431,  with  the  soap  solution  and rub lightly over the affected surface area. (3)    Rinse  the  webbing  thoroughly  with  clear, lukewarm water. (4)    Place   webbing   In   open   air   or   a   drying room to dry. NOTE Do  not  expose  the  wet  webbing  to freezing   temperatures   or   to   direct sunlight  during  cleaning,  drying,  or storage.        Redying    or    painting    is prohibited (5)    After cleaning visually inspect in accordance with paragraph a. NOTE Belts  utilized  in  aircraft  conducting salt  water  pick-up  training  shall  be washed in fresh water and corrosion preventive   compound   (MIL-C-81309, NSN 8030-00-938-1947) shall be applied to metal components d.    Replacement         Equipment   determined   to   be unserviceable   by   visual   inspection   will   be   replaced. Unserviceable  equipment  will  be  disposed  of  through normal    disposal    channels    to    the    nearest    property disposal   activity.      The   following   personnel   restraint equipment   having   dacron   or   nylon   webbing   is   to   be replaced if determined to be unserviceable. · Safety lap belts (crew or troop) · Shoulder harness (crew or troop) · Safety belt tiedown straps 11-22