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Last updated: 18 December 2003
For machine sewing, No.
30 thread (minimum breaking strength 4.5 kg (10 lb)) or No. 40 thread is used.
3.4 Stringing
Flax cordage complying with BS F35 or braided nylon cord (coreless) complying with
DTD 5620 is normally used.
3.5 Eyeleted Fuselage Webbing
On a number of older types of aircraft, cotton webbing braid with hooks, or lacing
eyelets and kite cord, are used for securing the fuselage fabric.
3.6 Storage
All materials used for fabric covering should be stored at a temperature of about 20°C
(68°F) in dry, clean conditions and away from direct sunlight.
Last updated: 23 January 2020
