My 2cents worth
I personally am quite peeved at this and I think it could just be
a revenue raising exercise on the part of PA.
I am peeved because I just spent a large amount of money on
reconditioning my PA chute a short time ago and PA took my money
with no mention of this. I now have a chute in perfect condition that will
be US in a short time. I know what the experts will say, I.E. This is a
liability issue. Not True! PA could have just as easily issued a AD
requiring life extension on the basis of inspection. This passes any
legal liability onto the inspector. Anyway enough of my bleating, I will
vote with my wallet and buy a National from Mike Borgelt.
> 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 Ian McPhee Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia Tel +61
> (0)2 66 847 642 Mob +61 (0)428 847 642 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> www.mrsoaring.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Glenn McLean
> To: Ken McCracken
> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 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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