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Yes I got knocked back on a chute (the German girl
involved in local school phoned up PA to check!!) pack because of this new
"AD" from Aug and am surprised there has not been more publicity of same as
it could well involve a large number chutes in Oz in Gliding. Leaving
the chute AS IS is not an option as all the rubber bands (from office supply
co) will be perrished as mine were. Tom G alerted me to it at
Queensland comps time
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 1:47
AM
Subject: [Aus-soaring] Parachutes
Ken,
I found out today that Parachutes Australia have
issued a Service Bulletin (No.PA SB9502 Rev 2) which lifes their
containers,harness and canopies for the types listed, at 20yrs. The list
includes most types which we normally use in gliders, including the slimpacks
and thinbacks. If the equipment has exceeded that time, it is to be taken out
of service.
We have 8 which are suddenly of no use, and I
suspect many other clubs are in a similar situation.
I don't recall seeing any advice on this matter
and note that the bulletin distribution did not include GFA, although I
was told "someone at GFA office"was informed.
As there is a requirement to have a serviceable
parachute for comps, this may affect some entrants to this years events.
Forwarded for your information.
Regards
Glenn Mclean
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