EQUIPMENT

New EQUIPMENT STANDARDS / Bulletins 2019 / 2018

 

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2019 June 14th APF Equipment Standard 081014-F Standard for Emergency Personnel Parachutes

2019 June 14th APF Equipment Standard 14062019-B Compatibility of Components of Parachute Assemblies

2019 March 30th Firebird Product Service Bulletin 2019-01 Reserve pin tipcord assemblies on Firebird EVO Harness 

2019 March 1st MarS Service Bulletin 01/03/2019 Extending the Lifetime of Sporting Parachute Parts to 20 Years  

2019 February 12th APF Equipment Standard 071206-J. Personal Flotation Device 

2019 February 4th Shadow Dog Parachute Riggers Product Advisory 04/02/2019 Rev B SDPR Sigma Type Drogue

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2018 December 12th Downward Trend Product Advisory Epic Drogue Kill-Line Calibration

2018 October 23rd Vigil Product Service Bulletin 02/2018 Mandatory Inspection Vigil 2 SN 16000 to 21999 (selected serial numbers) 

2018 October 10th Sunrise Manufacturing International, Inc. SB #081018 RSL with Reserve Boost MARD  

2018 July 19th Parachute Systems PSB 2018-01 D-Bag with removable bridle on Vortex Harness containers manufactured 2nd quarter 2018 

2018 July 12th APF Equipment Standard 060307-G Parachutist Single Point Restraint [Installation instructions (Ver 3) for P/N G025]  

2018 July 9th APF Equipment Standard 081014-E. Standard for Emergency Personnel Parachutes  (Superseded by 081014-F)

2018 May 8th Parachutes Australia SB9502 Rev. 3 Service Life for Parachutes Australia Brand Equipment

2018 April 27th APF Equipment Standard 021201-C  Parachute Equipment Brought into Australia which has been Packed Overseas

2018 April 19th Advanced Aerospace Designs (AAD) PSB 01/2018 Vigil AAD Firmware Update & High Altitude Jumps

2018 April 10th  UPDATE to Advanced Aerospace Designs Product Advisory ADV-01-2018 Battery Replacement Vigil 1 AADs

2018 April 11th APF Equipment Standard 010901-C Equipment Owned by Visiting Foreign Jumpers 

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EQUIPMENT STANDARDS / Service Bulletins

While every effort is made to maintain and update this list, the APF makes no claims that it is either definitive nor exhaustive. Users are advised to contact the manufacturers/federations/aero clubs/regulatory bodies, directly to ensure they have the most up-to-date information on the parachuting equipment they are working with.

Where a document has not been found available, the bulletin referenced will not include a link to that document.

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Contents APF - Deployment Devices - General APF - Hardware/Risers/Releases - General APF - Licensing - General APF - Parachute Canopies - General APF - Parachuting Harnesses - General APF - Ripcords - General APF - Standards - General Advanced Air Sports Adventure Loft Aerodyne Air-Pol Airtec Altico (see Peregrine Manufacturing Inc) Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority - CASA Austrian Aero Club AVA Sports Ltd Aviacom SA BASIK Air Concept British Parachute Association LTD Bruggemann GmbH Canadian Sport Parachuting Association Technical Bulletins Capewell Components DJ Associates Downward Trend KNVvL RNAA Royal Netherlands Aeronautical Association - parachuting department Eagle Parachute Incorporated European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) Airworthiness Directives Fallschirm Buchesein/Hermesdorf GbR Federal Aviation Administration of the USA (FAA) French Parachute Federation FXC Corporation Firebird GmbH & Company (Previously Performance Variable) Flite Line Systems (see Trident Harness & Container, Inc) GQ Defence Equipment Ltd (GQ now merged with Irvin) GQ Security Parachutes (GQ now merged with Irvin) Glide Path International IPC Technical & Safety Committee (FAI) Irvin-GQ Ltd Jump Shack MarS Mirage Systems International (also see Sky Supplies) NZ Aerosports NZ Parachute Industry Association National Parachute Industries North American Aerodynamics Para-Flite Incorporated (Now Airborne Systems Para-Phernalia Inc Parachute Industries of Southern Africa (PISA), (now Aerodyne Systems Pty Ltd) Parachute Industry Association (PIA) Parachute Shop S.A Parachute Systems Parachutes Australia Parachutes de France (Zodiac Aerospace)) Paratec Performance Designs Inc Pioneer Parachute Company Precision Aerodynamics Rigging Innovations Roochutes Australia Shadow Dog Parachute Riggers SIFE SPEKON SSE Enterprises SSK Industries (Stewart Systems) also the Airtec Cypres servicing dealer in the US Sky Supplies (also see Mirage Systems International) Skydive Gunter (Germany) Stratos 07 s.r.o Strong Enterprises Sun Path Products Sunrise Rigging (Wings) Thomas Sports Equipment (TSE) Trident Harness and Container, Inc United Parachute Technologies (was RWS & 3-Ring Inc.) Velocity Sports Equipment Vigil AADs

APF - Deployment Devices - General

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Policy For Parachute Canopy Bridle Cords	APF RAC601A		1st November 1985
Static-Line Assisted Pilot Chute Deployment	APF RAC603A		1st December 1988
APF Lanyard Release - Student Piggybacks	APF RAC810B		1st October 1988

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APF - Hardware/Risers/Releases - General

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
APF Policy for the use of 'speed links' in personnel parachute applications	APF RAC801A		1st November 1985
APF Policy for the use of 'rapide links in personnel parachutes	APF RAC802A		1st November 1985
MS70101 warning notice	APF RAC805B		1st July 1988
Type 17 (1") risers with reserve static line configuration	APF RAC815A		28th May 1992
MS 22040-1 (leg strap adjuster) inspection	APF RAC817A		18th August 1993
Generic one pin reserve RSL retrofit	APF RAC823B		1st July 1997
3-Ring release cable trim procedure	APF RAC825A		1st July 1997
Use of yellow cutaway cables on Strong Dual Hawk Tandem systems		SB-APF010201-A	21st February 2001
3-Ring inspection and maintenance		SB-APF010801-C	2nd March 2009
Reverse Risers		SB-APF040610-A	10th June 2004
Replacement of Vigil Cutters Type 3. (Includes Vigil PSB-5)		APF SB 091110	10th November 2009

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APF - Licensing - General

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Guide to APF Rigger Examination	APF RAC101B		1st Jun 2003
Recognition of foreign packer and rigger qualifications	APF RAC103A		1st December 1988
Required records and documentation for parachute packing	APF RAC106A		1st January 1990
Exemption from revalidation exam	APF RAC109A		1st July 1997

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APF - Parachute Canopies - General

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Steering Toggles	APF RAC301A		1st November 1985
Slider stop check	APF RAC306A		1st August 1986
Riser brake locks – specification	APF RAC320A		1st January 1990
Parachute canopies and components subject to deterioration due to acid mesh	APF RAC322C		1st May 1990
Sea-pocket removal	APF RAC313B		1st July 1995

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APF - Parachuting Harnesses - General

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Marking chest reserve parachutes	APF RAC401A		1st November 1985
Cross connectors for front mounted reserve parachutes	APF RAC421A		1st January 1990
Closing loops and backing washers	APF RAC425A		18th August 1993
Main Container Closing Loop Grommet		SB-APF981001-A	1st October 1998
AADs on Tandem Parachutes	APF RAC423C		11th November 2003

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APF - Ripcords - General

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
APF Policy on blast handles	APF RAC501A		1st November 1985
Chest parachute ripcords	APF RAC503A		1st November 1985
Maximum pull force for reserve and emergency parachute activation devices	APF RAC502B		1st January 1990
Pull out pilotchute (POP) modification	APF RAC509A		11th January 1994
Ripcord Pin test		APF SB 100427	27th April 2010

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APF - Standards - General

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
APF policy for determining in-service life for parachute equipment	APF RAC203B		1st July 1995
Standardised nomenclature for ram-air inflated gliding wings. PIA TS-100	APF RAC207A		1st November 1986
Parachute canopy fabric tensile strength, non destructive test method	APF RAC213A		1st December 1989
Testing of parachute canopy material for acid contamination	APF RAC214A		1st December 1989
Parachute Inspection Certificate	APF RAC219A		1st December 1991
APF design standard for flag assemblies	APF RAC222B		1st July 1995
Register of missing equipment	APF RAC225E		1st July 1997
Reserve parachutes fitted with an AAD	APF RAC227A		1st July 1997
Strong Enterprises a) Dual Hawk use of unapproved components & b) Dual Hawk service life		SB-APF100520-B	13th May 2011
Standard for Equipment used by visiting foreign jumpers		ES-APF010901-C	11th April 2018
Standard for Parachute equipment which has been packed overseas		ES-APF021201-C	27th April 2018
Equipment reporting (Includes Form P3 Equipment Report - Editable)	APF RAC212E		2nd May 2018
Standard for Parachutist Single Point Restraint		ES APF060307-G	12th July 2018
Installation instructions for P/N G025 - re APF ES 060307-G		A025 Issue 4	December 2018
Standard for Personal Flotation Device		ES APF071206-J	12th February 2019
Air Safety Solutions G050 and G050-1 Life Preserver Packer, User		G050 PUMI	January 2018
& Maintenance Instructions
Standard for Compatibility of Components of Parachute Assemblies		ES APF14062019-B	14th June 2019
Standard for Emergency Personnel Parachutes		ES APF081014-F	14th June 2019

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Advanced Air Sports

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Advanced Air Sports 3-Ring Riser Release	APF RAC803A		1st November 1985

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Adventure Loft

Brief Case, reserve closing loop - document doesn't exist on APF website but is listed in library

Brief Case, packing instructions for ram air - document doesn't exist on APF website but is listed in library

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Aerodyne

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Go to the manufacturer's web site for full list of their Bulletins Aerodyne
Ripcord pin bulletin concerning Naro and Teardrop harnesses		SB 2003 07 2	18th July 2003
Stainless steel adjusters		TB 002	January 2004
MiniforceTM Risers Ed 05/2004 Technical Bulletin		TB 003	May 2004
MiniforceTM Tandem Risers ED Technical Bulletin		TB 004	May 2004
Icon harness leg strap upgrade		SB 071204	12th July 2004
Aerodyne Icon harness cutaway cable and cable housing		SB 110305	11th March 2005
Icon Container Grommet Inspection		SB 271107	27th November 2007
Aerodyne ICON alternate AAD Cutter position		SB 210108	25th January 2008
Aerodyne Icon S7, S8 and S9 Student rigs		SB 250609	25th June 2009
Aerodyne Icon Skyhook Riser Tuck Tab Modification		SB 140111	14th January 2011
Aviacom Argus AAD Installation Prohibited in Icons		SB 250311	25th March 2011
Aerodyne Semi-stowless bag replacement & FAQs		SB 121817	18th December 2017

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Air-Pol

Polish Parachute and paraglider manufacturer

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Airtec

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Go to the manufacturer's web site for full list of their Bulletins Airtec
Actions in case of unsuccessful or incomplete self test, CYPRES 1 and CYPRES 2		SB C1/2 0108	22nd January 2008
Recall of certain CYPRES 2 units		SB C2 0408	21st April 2008
Rigging Safety Notice re closing loop through cutter		Safety Rigging Notice	29th Oct 2010
CYPRES Disc Up-date		Note	22nd Nov 2010
CYPRES loop & disc system		Safety Rigging Notice	21st April 2011
CYPRES2 Systems Test		SB C2 0113	31st January 2013
July 2013 Addendum to SB C2 0113		Addendum to SBC20113	July 2013
December 2013 Addendum to SB C2 0113		Addendum to SBC20113	Dec 2013
April 2016 CYPRES maintenance turns from mandatory to highly recommended		Information Notice	April 2016
Jan 2017 CYPRES maintenance and service life		Information Notice	26th January 2017

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Altico (see Peregrine Manufacturing Inc)

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Reinforcement to stiffener on Dolphin main container top flap		SB ASB060700	7th June 2000
Re Installation of Argus AAD		ASB 0324111	24th March 2011
Cancellation of ASB 0324111		CANCELLATION	29th March 2011

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Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority - CASA

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
CASA Tandem Parachute Approval	APF RAC218B		1st December 1995
GQ Security Aeroconical (SAC) Parachutes		AD/PARA/1	1988
GQ Types 350, 850 and 4.8m SAC Parachutes		AD/PARA/2	1989
PA Safety Systems Pigmee		AD/PARA/3	1993
Rigging Innovations Skyhook Reserve Parachute		AD/PARA/4	1993
Parachutes De France Connector Links		AD/PARA/5	1995
Vector Amp Fitting		AD/PARA/6	1999
MarS (Czech pilot emergency parachutes		AD/PARA/7 Amdt 2	2003
Sratos 07 (Czech pilot emergency parachutes		AD/PARA/8	2002
RFS II, Emergency parachute opening mechanism (German) SB LBA 001		AD/PARA/9	2003
PdF Techno 240 reserve parachute modification		AD/PARA/10 Amdt 1	2003
Capewell parachute equipment, ripcord pins test		AD/PARA/11	2003
PdF temporary grounding of emergency parachutes manf 1 Jan 87 - 31 Feb 89		AD/PARA/12 Amdt 1	2008
MarS emergency parachute ripcord pin test		AD/PARA/13	2004
Performance Variable OMEGA/QUICK parachute equipment grounded		AD/PARA/14	2005
Amendment 1 Performance Variable OMEGA/QUICK		AD/PARA/14 Amdt 1	2005
Vega 120Type Reserve Canopy (Parachute Shop)		AD/PARA/15	2005
Vega 120Type Reserve Canopy (Parachute Shop)		AD/PARA/15 Amdt 1	2008
Techno 240-B Reserve Parachute grounding		AD/PARA/16	2006
TECHNO 240-B reserve parachute, (slider & main steering line replacement, packing modification		AD/PARA/16 Amdt 1	2006
Techno 240-B Reserve Parachute		AD/PARA/16 Amdt 2	2008
Parachute Shop Parachutes - Removal from service		AD/PARA/17	2006
Parachute Shop Parachutes		AD/PARA/17 Amdt 1	2008
Vigil Parachute Automatic Activation Device – AD/PARA/18 CANCELLED June2008		AD/PARA/18	2008
12/2008 SPEKON Emergency Parachute RE-5L (Pilot & Aircrew Emergency Parachute) Replacement of pilot chute		AD/PARA/19	2008

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Austrian Aero Club

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Tandem Vector RSL Ball can be positioned wrongly		SBAAC030401	1st April 2003

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AVA Sports Ltd

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Avalon Harness Containers Cutaway cable inspection		AD	20th June 2012

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Aviacom SA

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Argus AAD. Recall May 2006 units		SBAMM290506	29th May 2006
Argus AAD. Mandatory Cutter Replacement		SBAMMO21206/2	11th December 2006
Argus AAD. Mandatory Cutter Replacement (Replaced by SBAMMO050910/3)		SBAMMO050910/2	5th September 2010
Argus AAD. Mandatory Cutter Replacement		SBAMMO050910/3	7th December 2010
Argus AAD. Substandard Loop Washers		SBAMMO071210/1	7th December 2010
Argus Cutters Manufactured till August 2007		SBAMMO050910/4	5th April 2011
Immediate & Mandatory Cutter Replacement Argus Cutter PN# Manufactured before Sept 07		SBAMMO050811	6th August 2011
NOTE: See APF Technical Directive re use of Argus in equipment used by APF Members		APF TD 01/2011	28th March 2011

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BASIK Air Concept

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Advance Harness/Container S/N > 1100		SB050801	16th August 2005
Advance Harness/Container (Additional to SB 050801		SB051101	3rd November 2005
Advance Tandem system T1 & T2 MFG before April 2006, Diagonal back strap and clamp		SBAV070718	18th July 2007
Basik Air Statement re use of AADs in Advance and Seven harness container systems		Statement	31st March 2011

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British Parachute Association LTD

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
T.S.E. T17 reversed risers		SN 1/97	26th May 1997
BPA Safety Notice - 'RAPS' Zerox/Vector Reserve Container flaps		SN 1/99	19th February 1999
BPA Safety Notice - Top Flyer, Sprint & Pit Containers (German)		SN 2/99	2nd July 1999
BPA Safety Notice - Parachutes de France Atom Millenium (Harness-Containers type 34 & 35)		SN 1/00	19th April 2000
BPA Safety Notice - Vigil AAD		SN 1/08	29th May 2008
BPA Safety Information - Vigil AAD		SI 1/08	6th June 2008
BPA Safety Notice - UPT Skyhook modifications - BPA mandatory		SN 1/09	2009
BPA Safety Notice - Vigil 'Type'3' Cutters		SN 2/09	26th November 2009
BPA Safety Notice - Suspension of Argus AAD use for BPA		SN 1/10	17th November 2010
BPA Safety Information - Argus AAD back in Service		SI 1/10	26th November 2010
BPA Safety Notice - Suspension of Argus AAD use for BPA		SN 1/11	8th April 2011
BPA Safety Information - Vector Tandem (Grey) Ex-Military Containers		SI 1/15	18th February 2015
BPA Safety Information - Vector Tandem (Grey) Ex-Military Containers & MVT 421 reserve canopies		SI 2/15	9th June 2015
BPA Safety Information - Vector Tandem (Grey) Ex-Military Containers & MVT 421 reserve canopies		SI 3/15	6th August 2015
BPA Safety Information - Connector Links		SI 4/15	24th September 2015
BPA Safety Information - Next / Next Century Tandem		SI 5/15	20th November 2015
BPA Safety Information - MVTC-3R (421) Reserve Canopies		SI 6/15	25th November 2015
BPA Safety Information- Next / Next Century Tandem		SI 1/16	5th February 2016
BPA Safety Information Mandatory CYPRES & Maintenance		SI 2/16	6th June 2016
BPA Safety Information CYPRES AAD Service Life Extension & Maintenance		SI 1/17	3rd February 2017
BPA Safety Information Update to BPA Safety Notice 1/99 (TSE Zerox Containers)		SI 1/18	9th February 2018
BPA Safety Information  Sky Wide Systems (SWS) Fire RSLs		SI 2/18	26th September 2018
BPA Safety Information Harness Removable Component Parts & Harness Work		SI 2/19	8th August 2019

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Bruggemann GmbH

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
RFS II, Emergency Parachute Opening Mechanism		SB AD 2003 162	29th May 2003

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Canadian Sport Parachuting Association Technical Bulletins

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Go to the CSPA Website for their list of Technical Bulletins

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Capewell Components

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Ripcord Pin test bulletin from Capewell		SB CW03-01	29th May 2003

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DJ Associates

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
MS70101 Warning Notice	APF RAC805B		1st July 1988

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Downward Trend

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Epic Drogue Kill-Line Calibration		Product Advisory	12th December 2018

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KNVvL RNAA Royal Netherlands Aeronautical Association - parachuting department

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Removal of Argus AAD		SB 2011-03	25th March 2011

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Eagle Parachute Incorporated

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Parachute canopies & components subject to deterioration due to acid mesh	APF RAC322C		1st May 1990

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European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) Airworthiness Directives

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Temporary Grounding of Techno 240-b reserve (PdF Equipment)		AD No 2006-0105-E 23/04/2006	23rd April 2006
TECHNO 240-B reserve (PdF Equipment) Mandatory packing modifications, Slider & Steering Line replacement		SB AD No 2006-0160-E 08/06/06	8th June 2006
SPEKON RE-5L Emergency Pilot and Aircrew Parachutes		AD 2008-0174-1	15th September 2008
Emergency Parachutes Thinback T104 and Slimpack T204		AD 2010-0009E	20th January 2010
HEINRICH MERTENS Emergency Parachute Rubber Bands – Replacement		AD 2016-0026	4th February 2016
SPEKON RE-5L Serie 5+ Emergency Pilot and Aircrew Parachutes (Superceded by AD 2016-0062)		AD 2016-0042-E	3rd March 2016
SPEKON RE-5L Serie 5+ Emergency Pilot and Aircrew Parachutes		AD 2016-0062	23rd March 2016

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Fallschirm Buchesein/Hermesdorf GbR

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Emergency Parachutes Thinback T104 and Slimpack T204		SB 1/2010	15th January 2010

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Federal Aviation Administration of the USA (FAA)

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Aerospace Standard		AS 8015B
Strong, Withdraw bent plastic ripcord handle		SB AD 80-13-01	16th June 1980
3-Ring recall, All containers		SB AD 84-06-05	9th April 1984
Herbie Hog, withdraw bent plastic ripcord		SB AD 84-10-03	21st May 1984
Swift, correct Swift Reserve pattern size	APF RAC304A	AD 86-22-07	30th January 1986
K-Series Reserves recall of bad fabric	APF RAC322C	AD 86-24-03	1st May 1990
K-Series Reserves, additional recall for bad fabric	APF RAC322C	AD 86-24-03/1	1st May 1990
Security, recall all SAC reserves	APF RAC322C	AD 88-05-08	1st May 1990
SAC Bad Mesh acid testing and neutralization	APF RAC214A	AD 89-13-03	1st December 1989
GQ Parachutes, tensile test for rectifying SAC	APF RAC213A	AD 91-02-05	1st December 1989
Talon, recall Skyhook reserve pilotchutes		SB AD 93-08-02	27th May 1993
Vector Amp fitting on Cutaway Housing		SB AD 99-01-11	29th January 1999

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French Parachute Federation

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Go to the French Parachute Federation Website for a full list of their Bulletins
PdF Quick 3.1 Reserve Pilot Chute		SB SC110	19th May 2006
PdF Quick 3.1 Reserve Pilot Chute (English Translation – Unofficial)		SB SC110	19th May 2006
PdF Quick 3.1 Reserve Pilot Chute – Photo		Photo	19th May 2006
Safety Circular NO. 126 Techno Reserves. Risk of Adhesion between Lines		SC 126	22nd Dec 2006
Safety Circular NO. 126 Techno Reserves. Risk of Adhesion between Lines (English Translation - unofficial)		SC 126	22nd Dec 2006
Decelerator 120 Res - Steering Lines (English)		SB SC135	5th June 2007
Replacement of Vigil Cutters (French Language only)		SB SC136	14th June 2007
Cutaway Housings on some Omega & Velocity rigs (English)		SB SC143	19th September 2007
Vigil's manufactured prior Sept 2006. Recommended precautions		SB SC156	24th April 2008
Safety Circular No 156 Unofficial English Translation		SB SC156	24th April 2008
Safety Circular No 161 Toggles: Main - (Basik Air Concept and UPT) & Reserve - (PdF and Thomas Sport)		SB SC161	21st October 2008
Modification to Main Side Flap Stiffener Attachment		SB SC162	22nd October 2008
Tandem Atom 740-1 of Parachutes de France - Aerazur. Failure of drogue bridle		SC 170	23rd June 2009
Safety Circulaire No 188 Atom Tandem 740-1 Reserve Handle		SC 188	13 July 2012

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FXC Corporation

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
FXC 12000 Upgrade to Rev "J" and two year servicing requirement		SB FXC Upgrade	March 02

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Firebird GmbH & Company (Previously Performance Variable)

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Performance Variable, Omega Container System		SB-O-200501	19th July 2005
Cutter problems of the company Aviacom Argus AAD		SB 01/2011	25th March 2011
Reserve pin ripcord assemblies on Firebird EVO Harness		SB 2019-01	30th March 2019

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Flite Line Systems (see Trident Harness & Container, Inc)

Please note that since Aug 2001, Trident Harness and container (formerly Bomber manufacturing) now supplies Reflex rig and parts , contact Ryan Gifford at info@tridenthc.com

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Reflex Main Riser Cover		SB FSI-SB-1003	27th December 1996
Main Container Closing Grommets		SB FSI-SB-1004	16th January 2000
All Container Grommets		SB FSI-SB-1005 Rev (1)	7th July 2000

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GQ Defence Equipment Ltd (GQ now merged with Irvin)

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Rayder Canopy (Mr I Gq 1265)	APF RAC310A		4th July 1986
Finite Life GQ Emergency Parachutes	APF RAC316A		29th April 1988
Security 150, 250 & 350 Safety Chute Securing Of Raw Edge Of Riser Web Turnbacks	APF RAC417A		1st July 1988
Security 150, 250 and 350 safety Chute fitting of riser covers	APF RAC418A		1st July 1988
Parachute Canopies And Components Subject To Deterioration Due To Acid Mesh	APF RAC322C		1st May 1990

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GQ Security Parachutes (GQ now merged with Irvin)

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
GQ Security 26' Lopo Reserve Canopy	APF RAC303A		1st November 1985
Parachute Canopies And Components Subject To Deterioration Due To Acid Mesh	APF RAC322C		1st November 1985

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Glide Path International

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Glide Path Nova canopy recall	APF RAC328C		9th February 1994

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IPC Technical & Safety Committee (FAI)

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Paratec Next Tdm 3-ring failure (1/2005)		IPC SB01	23rd October 2005
PdF BT80 Main Canopies (2/2005)		IPC SB02	18th November 2005
Airtec Cypres 2 AAD (3/2005)		IPC SB03	18th November 2005
Sunpath Javelin container with red cordura reserve containers (4/2005)		IPC SB04	13th December 2008
1)AAD use/firing 2)Omega Containers (5/2005)		IPC SB05	15th November 2005
1)PdF P512 reserve canopy and Flexpack container 2)PdF Tandem Drogue pilot chute (1/2006)		IPC SB06	2nd February 2006
PdF Techno 240-B Reserve Parachute - slow opening (2/2006)		IPC SB07	26th April 2006
Vigil AAD - Replacement of damaged cutters and loops (3/2006)		IPC SB08	26th April 2006
PdF Techno reserve parachute - grounding (4/2006)		IPC SB09	1st May 2006
Strong Harness Fitting (5/2006)		IPC SB10	5th June 2006
Basik Air Concept Advance Tandem T1 and T2 Oeticker clamp mount 2)Aerazur Atom tandem harness mod (1/2007)		IPC SB12	1st August 2007
Aerodyne Research service bulletin - Icon Harness (2/2007)		IPC SB13	12th December 2007
Airtec Cypres 2 AAD mandatory recall (2/2008)		IPC IN15	21st April 2008
Vigil AAD re French and Australian Aviation Authority ADs (3/2008)		IPC IN16	30th May 2008
Vigil AAD up-date (5/2008)		IPC IN18	18th July 2008
1)Vigil in Strong 2)SPEKON Emergency Pilot Parachute (6/2008)		IPC IN19	23rd August 2008
Argus AAD testing and approval for use in Strong Dual Hawk Tandem		IPC IN20	10th October 2008
PdF Reserve Canopies		IPC IN21	28th December 2008
Sunpath Hip Ring and Main Lift Web Inspections		IPC IN23	9th February 2009
APF SB APF010801-C* and PA SB0901		IPC IN24	5th May 2009
Infinity Owner’s Manual Supplement – Location of AAD Cutter		IPC IN25	21st June 2009
Vigil Cutters type 3 - recall. Re: Vigil PSB-5 Issued 10/10/2009		IPC IN 26	11th November 2009
Military Parachutes De France BT80 Canopies		IPC IN 27	21st November 2009
Re APF SB 100427 issued 27/04/2010 - Ripcord Pin Test		IPC IN 28	27th April 2010
Re French Federation SC181 issued 19/04/2010 - Aviacom recall Argus cutters manufactured Jan-Oct 2007		IPC IN 29	30th June 2010
Re PA SB1001 issued 09/08/2010 - Thinback and Slimpack 2 Ripcord Housing Clamp		IPC IN 30	9th Aug 2010
Re Aviacom SB AMMO050910/2 issued 05/09/2010 - Mandatory Argus cutter replacement manufacturing date Aug. 07 or earlier and manufactured for the Argus AAD by Nobel Energetics		IPC IN 31	18th Sept 2010
Re APF Technical Directive 04/2010 Use of Argus AAD		IPC IN 32	27th Nov 2010
Re Airtec Rigging Safety Notice Reserve Closing Loop thru Cutter		IPC IN 33	29th Nov 2010
Re CYPRES Disc Update Circular		IPC IN 33	09th Dec 2010
Re APF Technical Directive 05/2010 Use of Argus AAD (Supersedes APF TD04/2010)		IPC IN 35	19th Dec 2010
Re Aerodyne SB 140111 Icon Skyhook Riser Tuck Mod		IPC IN 36	19th Jan 2011
Re MarS SB 11/09/2010 Check of Ripcord Handle pins		IPC IN 37	24th Feb 2011
Re Argus AAD		IPC IN 38	25th March 2011
Re Argus AAD - 'San Marcos' Incident		IPC IN 39	23rd May 2011
SUPERSEDED BY IPC IN 41 - SEE BELOW (IPC IN 40 was regarding Vigil PSB-7 AAD Cutters - now superseded by Vigil PSB-8		IPC IN 40	6th October 2011
Re Vigil PSB-8 AAD Cutters		IPC IN 41	23rd October 2011
Re Airtec CYPRES2 SB C2 0113		IPC IN 43	4th February 2013
Re UPT SB20132005 Retractable Y-Strap mod		IPC IN 45	27th May 2013
Re Sun Path SB009 Recall of Housings		IPC IN 46	23rd May 2013
Re Velocity Sports Equipment SB001 Main Riser lock loop wear		IPC IN 47	12th July 2013
Re Argus AAD - mandatory check (SB AMMO130514/1)		IPC IN 48	13th Jun 2014
Re PdF reserve containers (Zodiac BS-ATOM-25-001 rev 1)		IPC IN 50	3rd March 2015
Re Parachute Systems  Bartacking of RSL/Skyhook Lanyard on Vortex systems. (PS PSB #2015-01)		IPC IN 51	20th September 2015
RE Vigil PSB 01-2015  Cutter recall manufactured Mch - July 2015		IPC IN 52	12th November 2015
Re Parachute Systems PSB 2016-01 Vortex Rigs with DSF hardware grounded		IPC IN 53	9th February 2016
Re Vigil AAD Battery Replacement (AAD AAD Product Advisory ADV-01-2017 Battery Replacement)		IPC IN 55	2nd March 2017

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Irvin-GQ Ltd

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Service Bulletin requiring the testing of all ripcord pins Sept 2003		SB IrvinCW03-01	15th July 2003

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Jump Shack

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
SST, re-route reserve cable housing	APF RAC403A		1st November 1985
SST Racer cutaway terminal ends	APF RAC416A		1st April 1988
Racer/Elite RSL Retrofit	APF RAC818C		1st September 1995
SST/Racer RSL Retrofit	APF RAC824A		1st November 1994
Elite/Tandem Bulletin 001		Bulletin 001	23rd May 1995
Elite/Tandem Bulletin 002		Bulletin002	1st November 1995
Elite/Tandem Bulletin 003 Three-Ring Release and Bridle Routing Details		Bulletin003	1st November 1996
Red Teflon cutaway cable inspection notification		Inspection Notice	23rd February 1998
Tandem Steering line		Safety Notice	28th April 1998
Reserve Suspension Line Stows		Service Bulletin	8th January 2001
Racer Ripcord Pin Inspection		Inspection Notice	26th July 2001
FireBolt Slider Stop Upgrade		Notice	11th October 2004
Re-designation of use SST/Racers, Racer Elites & Racer Trainers with adjustable main lift web		Service Bulletin	25th January 2005
Racer Tandem Flex Pin Safety Notice		Safety Notice	July 2007
Reserve Bag Extraction Forces		Safety Notice	August 2010

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MarS

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Ref: CASA AD/PARA/7 Czech pilot emergency parachutes		CASA AD/PARA/7 Amdt 2	November 2003
Appliance – Pilot Rescue Parachute – Ripcord Pin - Inspection (Includes MarS SB ATL-01a)		CAA AD 076/2003	10th October 2003
Service Life of the Parts of Parachute Equipment		SB 01/01/2003	10th January 2003
Instructions For The Packing And Use Of The Mars I Panel With A Harness		SB 2/04/2004	2nd April 2004
Service Life of Sport Rescue / Reserve Parachutes And Their Components (panel parts with a load-bearing harness)		SB 3/04/2004	3rd April 2004
Automatic Securing Device MPAAD		SB 4/05/2004	4th May 2004
Check of Ripcord Handle Pins		SB 11/09/2010	11th September 2010
Stop use certain equipment with MPAAD		SB 09/10/2013	9th October 2013
Error Message - Inspection of m2(AAD)		SB 10/11/2013	10th November 2013
Mars M2 Manual amendment to maintenance section 7.4		Information Bulletin	6th February 2017
MarS Extending the Lifetime of Sporting Parachute Parts to 20 Years		SB 01/03/2019	1st March 2019

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Mirage Systems International (also see Sky Supplies)

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Soft reserve ripcord recall, ref part s/n M005128 April 03, updated july 03 to include s/n M006110, M006144, M006123		SB Mirage280403-01	28th April 2003
Mirage Systems, Inc PSB 12-4 AAD Cutter Location Change (Includes Procedures & Airtec recommendations)		SB Mirage12-04	December 2004
Suspension of approval for the installation and use of an Aviacom SA/NV ARGUS® AAD in Mirage Systems, Inc. harness and container assemblies.		PSB 03-11	24 March 2011
Rescission of PSB 03-11		PSB 06-11	24 June 2011
Installation & Use of an Automatic Activation Device (AAD) in Mirage Harness & Container Assemblies, (Mirage G3, G4.1, RTS)		PSB 06-11-2	24 June 2011

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NZ Aerosports

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Crossfire Canopy Safety bulletin		SB NZ Aerosports	25th October 2001

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NZ Parachute Industry Association

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
NZPIA Safety Directive re Argus AAD approval withdrawal		SD 1/2011	24th March 2011

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National Parachute Industries

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
WarpIII mod advisory	APF RAC405A		1st November 1985
Phantom diaper design change	APF RAC305A		1st March 1986
Phantom reserve rubber bands		SB NPI1
Phantom reserve kevlar reinforcing bands	APF RAC315B		1st July 1988
FM-1 Phantom reserve, pH and tensile testing		SB NPI2
PM-2 Phantom reserve,tensile testing procedure		SB NPI3
Mirage harness/container main and reserve risers	APF RAC420A		1st January 1990
PM-3 Phantom reserve, neutralisation procedure		SB NPI4
Phantom reserve, update to pH and tensile testing		SB NPI5
Parachute canopies and components subject to deterioration due to acid mesh	APF RAC322C		1st May 1990

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North American Aerodynamics

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Centaurus recall	APF RAC410A		1st July 1986

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Para-Flite Incorporated (Now Airborne Systems)

Organisation and title	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Swift reserve recall notice, PFISB 8601	APF RAC304A		30th January 1986
Para-flite reserve "safety stow"	APF RAC602A		1st April 1987
Swift Plus reserves with spectra lines, PFISB9401	APF RAC329A		9th February 1994
Swift container - main closing loop retainer		SB PFISB 1-02	20th August 2002

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Para-Phernalia Inc

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Northern Lite III Curved Pin Advisory	APF RAC409A		1st July 1986
Northern Lite Release Inspection	APF RAC812A		1st April 1986
Northern Lite III Reserve Ripcords Cracked Ripcord Pins	APF RAC508A		1st December 1997
Northern Lite s/no 0573 to 0800, inspect crimping of AMP to Chrysalis		SB Para-Phernalia 1	Unknown
All Softie Backpacks- check position of end of metal ripcord housing		SB Para-Phernalia 2	30th October 2000

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Parachute Industries of Southern Africa (PISA), (now Aerodyne Systems Pty Ltd)

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Pintail main parachutes	APF RAC321A		1st December 1991

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Parachute Industry Association (PIA)

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
PIA Document Index (for copies of all the PIA bulletins below and more)
PIA Standard Nomenclature Ram-Air Inflated Gliding Parachutes		PIA TS-100	23rd January 1984
		Attachment to TS-100
USPA/PIA Ram Air Static Line Test Jumps		PIA TB-262	14 July 1989
PIA parachute canopy volume, area and weight, TS-104	APF RAC202C		1st February 1995
Manufacturer's product service bulletin format, TS-110	APF RAC107A		1st January 1990
Reserve ripcord handle materials, TB-240 (Formerly published as TB-100 & TB-200)	APF RAC506B		1st July 1988
AAD/RSL Survey Report		PIA TB 260	Revised For 1997
Dual Square Report		PIA TB-261	1997
Container Grommets and Small Suspension Lines		SB PIA TB-241	2nd March 2000
Fabric strength testing of Orphaned Reserve Canopies		SB PIA TB-242	16th September 2000
Component Compatibility Issues		PIA TB-251	18th February 2008
Mid-Cycle Reserve/Emergency Parachute Maintenance Guidelines		PIA TB-252v1.1	29th August 2009
Parachute canopy fabric pull test, non-destructive method		PIA TS-108.1	15th January 2010
Performance Standards for Personnel Parachute Assemblies and Components		PIA TS-135v1.4	22nd April 2010
Tubular Retainer Band Failures		PIA IA	3rd August 2018

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Parachute Shop S.A

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Parachute Shop S.A. equipment	APF RAC223A		1st February 1995

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Parachute Systems

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Aviacom Argus AAD installation approval in Parachute Systems products		PSSB0003	23rd March 2011
Decelerator Reserve Lower Steering Toggles and Vortex 2 Reserve Toggles		PSB04202012	20th April 2012
Bartacking of RSL/SKYHOOK Lanyard - fitted to Vortex Harness containers		PSB 2015-01	16th September 2015
Stainless Steel Mini Base Ring - Vortex containers		PSB 2016-01	4th January 2016
Stainless Steel Mini Base Ring - Vortex containers - UPDATE1		PSB 2016-01 Update 1	11th January 2016
Stainless Steel Mini Base Ring - Vortex containers - UPDATE2		PSB 2016-01 Update 2	24th February 2016
Sports Vortex containers reserve closing flap		PSB 2016-02	16th November 2016
D-Bag with removable bridle on Vortex Harness containers manufactured 2nd quarter 2018		PSB 2018-01	19th July 2018

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Parachutes Australia

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
S 18 (Two-Up) modification No. 2, PASB8702 (Superceded RAC 413A)		SB 87/02	1st April 1987
Thinback/slimpack "sticky" pack material, PASB8802 (superceded RAC 415)		SB 88/02	1st July 1988
PA Emergency and reserve ripcord recall, 507A, PASB8803		SB 88/03	1st July 1988
Diaper fitted to Aerolite and Hobbit reserve canopies, 606A PASB9101		SB 91/01	1st December 1991
PA Slimpacks and Thinbacks with rapide links, 323A, PASB9202		SB 92/02	10th June 1992
Pigmee red handle (reserve ripcord) proof test, 510A PASB9203		SB 92/03	16th November 1992
Hobbit reserve slider, PASB9301		SB 93/01	18th August 1993
S-18 Inspection, PASB9302		SB 93/02	18th August 1993
Parachutes Australia S-18 RSL Retro-fit, PASB9401		SB 94/01	1st May 1994
Talon Skyhook pilot chute, 605C, PASB9402	APF RAC605C		1st May 1994
Line stowage bands for diapers on PA equipment		SB 94/03	1st August 1994
Cypres installation for Flexon and 94 Talon, 428A, PASB9501	APF RAC428A		1st February 1995
PA Slimpack Model S3 Closing Loops		SB 97/01	1st February 1997
Pigmee Ram-Air Reserve Freebag upgrade		SB 97/02	1st July 1998
'94 Talon Main Closing Loop Position		SB 98/01	15th September 1998
Airforce-120 Reserve- line lengths		SB 98/02	1st November, 1998
Hobbit Reserve, lower steering line lengths		SB 98/03	1st November 1998
3-Ring Riser Inspection		SB 09/01	26th February 2009
Thinback and Slimpack 2 Ripcord Housing Clamp		SB 1001	9th August 2010
Aviacom Argus AAD Installation Approval in Parachutes Australia products		SB 1101	22nd March 2011
Rev 3, Service life for 'Parachutes Australia' brand equipment		SB 95/02 Rev 3	8th May 2018

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Parachutes de France (Zodiac Aerospace)

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
French Parachute Standard EQ 530-03			1st April 1994
Various service bulletins affecting Atom, Galaxy Tandem, Jaguar, Campus, and Requin Harnesses and risers, 910101, 920701, 920702, 92003, 92004, 92005 and 92006	APF RAC427A		1st August 1994
Blue Track, BT Pro and Merit canopy line bartack inspection	APF RAC330A		1st November 1994
Atom harness inspection	APF RAC430A		1st July 1995
Atom Drogue stop		SB PdF09/03/99
Atom Tandem, coupled drogue release-trim		SB PdF12/06/99
FXC12000, test for security of retaining circlip		SB PdF13/12/99	13th December 1999
Millenium Atom Type 34 and 35 container additional main protection flap		SB PdF29/03/00
Millenium Atom Type 34		SB AT 34-25-001	25th April 2000
Millenium Atom Type 35 addition of deflector flap		SB AT 35-25-001	25th April 2000
Multi Mission Systems (MMS) Tandem BT 80 Type 740-2 Damage in main bridle/flap deployment with spring pilot chute		SB PdF04/09/02
BT80 tandem main, trim concern A&B lines/sider trap		SB PdF16/02/01	16th February 2001
Ninja "1" main canopies grounded (not Ninja "2") SB2/2002, 12/17/12 (and updated TC 3/2003, 30/07/03)		SB PdF30/07/03	30th July 2003
P512 Flexpack - concerns with ripcord handle placement and ripcord free movement		SB PdF31/01/03	31st January 2003
Techno 240 Reserve, slider change and brake line mod (previous bulletins limiting operating maximums)		SB PdF28/07/03	28th July 2003
Ripcord pin Safety Bulletin re Capewell SB CW03-01		SB PdF18/07/03	18th July 2003
Mandatory grounding of all reserves manf 1 Jan 87 - 31 Feb 89 - Steering line attachment		SB PdF 2/2003	19th December 2003
PdF Freebags SB 04/001		SB PdF19/04/04	19th April 2004
Atom Millenium rigs. Inspection of line deflector flap in main container (PdF Safety Bulletin 04/002)		SB PdF 04/002	23rd August 2004
Metal cutaway handles for Tandem and MSS (PdF Safety Bulletin 04/003)		SB PdF 04/003	15th September 2004
Packing recommendations for emergency canopy P512 in Flexpack harness (PdF Safety Bulletin 05/001)		SB PdF 05/001	2nd June 2005
Packing Recommendation Additions for emergency canopy P512 in Flexpack harness (PdF Safety Bulletin 06/001)		SB PdF 06/001	11th January 2001
Flexpack harness/container housing for reserve ripcord (PdF Technical Information 1/2005)		TI PdF1/2005	12th January 2005
BT 80 Modifications for canopies suffering hard openings (PdF Technical Information 05-002)		TI PdF 05-002	10th October 2005
Tandem drogue chute bridle (PdF Technical Information 06-001)		TI PdF 06-001	19th January 2006
Pilotchute Quick 3-1 P/N 2005030103		P/N R_06_001	16th May 2006
Techno 240B reserve parachute 06/002		SB BSC_06_002	21st April 2006
Techno 240B (Slider and main steering line replacement, packing modification) 06/001		SB BSV_06_001	8th June 2006
Aerazur Single and Dual Harness Containers Relocation of AAD Cutter (41 pages)		SB PdF 25-63-30	8th March 2007
Aerazur Improvement of Harness 740-1 (Atom Tandem) and MMS 740-2 DoM before 2002 (4 pages)		SB PdF 25-63-34	31st July 2007
Aerazur - All PdF Reserve Canopies - Slider Stops.		SB PdF 25-63-46	12th December 2008
Aerazur - use of Argus AAD in PdF equipment		SB PdF 2011-01	8th April 2011
Aerazur - Atom Tandem 740-1 Pickable Textile Reserve Handle		SB PdF 25_63_02	13th July 2012
Zodiac - Reserve opening device for dual parachutes 740-1 & 740-2		SB 740-27-001	16th June 2014
Zodiac Aerosafety Systems BS-Atom-25-001 rev 1 reserve container cordura fabric		SB PdF 25-001 rev 1	25th February 2015

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Paratec

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Ripcord Pin Bulletin concerning Next system, ref CW03-01 (German only)		SB Paratec1	25th July 2003
Reserve ripcord pin with round swaging of single reserve harness/container system TSB-PT		TSB – PT 080904	8th September 2004
Paratec Investigation Report and official Statement to BPA Safety Information Ref : Next Tandem 3 Ring Failure 3/05		Paratec Report	29th September 2005
Use of AAD's in Next Harness/container systems		Paratec Statement	31st July 2006
Paratec PSB-PT-01-07 CYPRES cutter relocation		PSB PT-01-07	15th February 2007
Paratec PSB 01-2009 Cutter Buffer		PSB 01-2009	11th November 2009
Paratec Statement about the use of AADs in Next Harness Container Systems		Paratec Statement	30th March 2011
Paratec PSB-2012-11 Damaged Reserve Loops on Next Tandem Containers		TSB 2012-11	18th December 2012

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Performance Designs Inc

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Inspection of Tandem VTCIII reserves (VR360) 'A' line attachment and steering lines (PDSBLTNN002 & RWSSBLTN-230505)		SB PD002	23rd May 2005

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Pioneer Parachute Company

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Pioneer Parachutes with Dacron lines	APF RAC309A		1st November 1985
Pioneer reserve conversion to 4 risers	APF RAC307A		1st November 1986
Pioneer High Lifter Tandem Canopy reinforcement (see RW 850523)	APF RAC324A		18th August 1993
Parachute canopies and components subject to deterioration due to acid mesh	APF RAC322C		1st May 1990

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Precision Aerodynamics

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Raven Reserve "bikini slider"	APF RAC325A		18th August 1993
Super Raven Dash-M reserves and P-124 Aircrew reserves, line attachment improvement		SB 1221	21st December 2001
Xaos-27 Series Canopies manufactured b/n Oct 2010 & Apr 2011, Flight Trim Check		SB 111214	14th December 2011

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Rigging Innovations

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Talon defective ripcord swages,	APF RAC504A		1st April 1987
Talon Classic upper leg strap mod		SB RI1503	1st November 1990
Talon Reserve bottom stiffener		SB RI1505	1st January 1988
Reserve Freebag Safety Stow Lengths		SB RI1507	19th November 1990
RSL Lanyard Length- Talon/Telesis/Classic		SB RI1509	1st December 1990
Talon MK -1, reserve pilot chute plastic p/n 2231		SB RI1511	6th January 1991
Skyhook Reserve pilot chute		SB RI1513-A	22nd June 1992
Reserve Pilot Chute Spring Test (Re RI SB1315A)		SB RI1513AB	22nd June 1992
Telesis, mods: riser covers, RSL flap, r/c housing, leg flap		SB RI1515	1st January 1993
Talon, mods: riser covers, RSL, Cypres retrofit		SB RI1517	1st January 1993
Talon RSL, type 17 riser with RSL ring configuration SB-1519	RAC815A		28th May 1992
Talon Telesis, reserve container reinforcement		SB RI1521	30th September 1992
Talon and Flexon, Antron fabric weave seperation		SB RI1523	27th April 1993
Cypres Installation For Flexon & '94 Talon RI SB-1525A	RAC428A		1st February 1995
'94 Talon RSL pocket mod		SB RI1527	21st July 1995
Telesis SOS ripcord mod		SB RI1529	1st January 1997
'94 Talon/Flexon 3-ring hard housing retrofit		SB RI1530	1st January 1997
Talon/Telesis Reserve bag design updates		SB RI1531	1st January 1997
Talon 2/Genera Velcro-less toggles		SB RI1532	12th September 1997
Telesis 2 BOC ripcord hard housing tacking		SB RI1533	12th September 1997
Telesis w/FXC reserve, FXC activation test		SB RI1534
Telesis / FXC Model 12000 Reserve Activation Check		SB RI1535	24th October 1997
Telesis 1 and 2 SOS Housing Modification (Unavailable from R.I.)		SB RI1536	1st January 2000
Telesis 1 Reserve Risers Sleeve		SB RI1537	21st July 1999
Main risers - check locking loop, bar-tacked at manufacture?		SB RI 1538	18th July 2000
RSL Sleeve		SB RI1539	1st December 2000
Voodoo 2.0 update		SB RI1540	12th June 2001
Aviator Steering Toggles P?N 2613-(1)		SB RI1541	12th July 2004
Aviator container side gusset Velcro modification		SB RI 1544	12th July 2004
Approval of Vigil 2 AAD into Rigging Innovations harness & container systems		SB RI 1545	Jan 15th 2009
Vigil 2 AAD Installation Instructions		Installation Instructions	Feb 2nd 2009
Aviacom Argus AAD Installation Approval Withdrawal		SB RI 1548	21st March 2011

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Roochutes Australia

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Roochutes 1” Wide Main Riser Recall	APF RAC814A		1st December 1991

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Shadow Dog Parachute Riggers Pty Ltd

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
SDPR Sigma Type Drogue - Product Advisory – Rev B		PA Rev B	4th February 2019

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SIFE

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
SIFE Mini D-Handle Rev 1		SB 2016-001R1	27th June 2016
SIFE  RAX-RSL		SB 2016-002	26th September 2016
SIFE Manual Compliance		SB 2017-001	6th September 2017
SIFE  Upgrade Reserve Cover Flap		SB 2018-001	30th March 2018

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SPEKON

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
SPEKON re-l5 Pilot and Aircrew Parachutes		SB SPEKON01/2008	28th August 2008

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SSE Enterprises

For repair of Altimaster Altimeters go to Alti-2 Inc who now maintain and supply these items.

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Sentinel Mk-2000, Required service	RAC 702A	SB Sentinel1	RAC 702A 01 Nov 1985. Withdrawn 15/11/1992
Sentinel Mk-2000, AAD,	RAC 704A	SB Sentinel2	RAC 704A 01 Nov 1985. withdrawn, product no longer in service
Sentinel Mk-2000 & Mk-2100, cartridge life		SB Sentinel3
Sentinel Mk-2000, Change in light configuration (no. 2 light)		SB Sentinel4

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SSK Industries (Stewart Systems) also the Airtec Cypres servicing dealer in the US

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Sweethog Duece, s/n 368-460 mfr, 83 to 84 RWS-2 rings (R)		SB SSK100
Student Sweethog, before 19 April 89, reroute RSL lanyard		SB SSK101
Student Sweethog, use recommended mfr closing loops		SB SSK102
Sweethog Duece, install reserve housing stiffener plate	APF RAC422A		1st December 1997
Sweethog, with mini risers and RSL, cycle and inspect	APF RAC815A		28th May 1992

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Sky Supplies (also see Mirage Systems International)

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Mirage container modification	APF RAC407A		1st April 1983

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Skydive Gunter (Germany)

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Mirage and Magic reserve ripcords made in Germany	APF RAC505A		1st July 1987

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Stratos 07 s.r.o

Organisation and title	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Rescue parachutes JU-40 DoM after 1 April 1997 are to be retired from service		SB AD/PARA/8	22nd May 2002

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Strong Enterprises

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Stylemaster Reserve, Spacing of pack opening elastic		SB SB-1
26 Foot Lopo Canopy, s/n 3000-4000 stiff suspension line coating		SB SB-2
Strong Enterprises: Starlite Tandem 1050-2 Universal Tandem 1050-2 Combination Tandem 1050-3 SB-3	APF RAC402A		1st November 1985
Starlight Tandem, reserve ripcord pocket & housing security		SB SB-5
Combination Tandem, bottom main flaps with 2 grommets		SB-6
Steel Ripcord Handles with nylon cables		SB-7
Strong Enterprises Combination Tandem Reserve Ripcord Housing Clamp (SE SB-8)	APF RAC406A	SB-8	1st November 1985
Dual Hawk Tandem, drogue bridle kevlar reinforcement		SB-9
Dual Hawk Tandem (see SE SB-19)	APF RAC429A	SB-10	1st February 1995
Dual Hawk Tandem, drogue riser protector flap		SB-11	16th May 1988
Dual Hawk Tandem, drogue bridle pin location		SB-12	7th December 1990
Strong Enterprises - defective slider stops	APF RAC327A	SB-13	3rd December 1993
Dual Hawk Tandem, main canopy riser damage	APF RAC816A	SB-14	14th November 1991
Dual Hawk Tandem, drogue bridle reinforcement stitching		SB-15	8th January 1992
Dual Hawk Tandem, Specific 3-D rings grounded		SB-16	15th July 1992
Dual Hawk Tandem, stiffener reinforcing Cypres AAD		SB-17	11th March 1994
Mini Hawk, reserve ripcord soldered tips on extensions		SB-18	26th May 1994
Dual Hawk Tandem, updates mandated	APF RAC429A	SB-19	1st February 1995
Stellar Reserve Canopy recall, bonded suspension lines replaced		SB-20	4th May 1995
Dual Hawk Tandem, main riser replacement (SE SB-21)	APF RAC431A	SB-21	1st May 1996
Dual Hawk Tandem, use of unapproved components & service life (SESB-22) (see APFSB100520)		SB-22	1st July 1997
Disconnection of the RSL on Strong Dual Hawk Tandem Rigs		SB-23	9th September 1997
Dual Hawk Tandem 20.5” Flex Pin Replacement		PSB-24	October 2001
Training Syllabus, Proper fit of Dual Hawk Passenger Harness		TSB-24	2nd June 2006
Instructions for fitting the Deluxe Tandem Passenger Harness		SB-Deluxe Harness	19th April 2005
Y Modification (Y-Mod) to Dual Hawk Tandem System Passenger Harness (P/N 998025)		SB 25	1st March 2007
Quasar II, Quasar II Trainer and Military Quasar: Mandatory removal of "Flinger Pro" assembly and replacement of inner sub-flap with pilot chute base plate and pilot chute		SB SB-26	18th April 2007
Press Release Relating to SB26		SB-26 Press Release	18th April 2007
Limited approval of use in Dual Hawk Tandem Vigil2 units manufactured after DoM 10/2007 (Superseded by#34)		SB-28	2nd October 2008
Limited approval of use in Dual Hawk Tandem Argus AAD's after DoM 5/2007 (Superseded by SB # 34)		SB-29	2nd October 2008
Military Tandem Tether Bundle System, (MTTB)		SB-30	3rd October 2008
Withdrawal of Approval (SB 29) for Argus use in Dual Hawk Tandem (Superseded by SB # 34)		SB-31	29th March 2011
Icarus 364, 365 & 400 main canopies use in Dual Hawk Tandem System (Superseded by SB # 34)		SB-32	2nd February 2012
Aerodyne Tandem Main Canopy "A2" Sizes: 350, 370 & 389 use in Dual Hawk Tandem System (Superseded by SB # 34)		SB-33	9th August 2012
Approved components for use in any Strong Tandem System (Supersedes prior SBs 28, 29, 31, 32 & 33)		SB-34	1st June 2014
Go to www.strongparachutes.com for approved component list for their systems re SB 34

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Sun Path Products

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Javelin Reserve Static Line	APF RAC822A		1st May 1994
Main Closing Loop Retainer Modification (Withdrawn - superseded by SP0303200RevB)		SB SP03032000	3rd March 2000
Main Closing Loop Retainer - Grommet Protection		SB SP03032000Rev B	1st May 2000
Mandatory grounding of student Javelin and student Odyssey with adjustable main lift web		SB SP03	19th July 2004
Possible substandard urethane coating on Red 1000d Cordura		SB SP004	12th December 2005
Jav Odyssey Hip Ring & 4 Ring Main Lift Web Inspections		SB SPB005	3rd February 2009
Aviacom SA/NV Argus AAD installation approval in SUN PATH PRODUCTS, INC equipment		SB SP006	22nd March 2011
Final Report re Service Bulletin SPSB006		Report re SBSB006	21st Sept 2011
Mandatory Inspection - Part Number SPJ-1-001 Soft Ripcord Pud/Handle		SB SP007 Rev 1	27th Sept 2012
Mandatory Inspection - Release Cable Trimming		SB SP008 Rev-1	8th Feb 2013
Mandatory Inspection and Replacement of Recalled Housings		SB SP009 Rev-0	23rd May 2013
Product Improvement Notice 'Split Collins Lanyard'		PIN	9th January 2018

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Sunrise Rigging (Wings)

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Mid flap stiffener update and main packing addendum		SB SR08325	31st March 2008
RSL with Reserve Boost MARD		SB 081018	10th October 2018

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Thomas Sports Equipment (TSE)

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
TSE Tear Drop & Chaser RSL Retro-fit	APF RAC819A		1st May 1991
Teardrop and Zerox steering line guide rings	APF RAC426A		1st May 1991
T17 Reversed Riser Closing Loop SB197/TSE, 29/04/97		SB 197/TSE	29th April 1997
T17 Reversed Riser recall notice SB297/TSE, 28/05/97		SB 297/TSE	28th May 1997
Teardrop pilot chute grommets, check for sharp edges, March 2002		SB March2002TSE	March 2002

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Trident Harness and Container, Inc

Aug 2001 - Trident Harness & Container, Inc (Formerly Bomber Manufacturing) now supplies the Reflex rig and parts, contact info@tridenthc.com

	RAC	Product Service Bulletin number	Issue date
Reflex Main Riser Cover		SB FSISB1003	27th December 1996
Reflex Grommet Inspection and Replacement		SB FSISB1004	16th January 2000
Reflex Grommet Inspection and Replacement Rev 1		SB FSISB1005	7th February 2000

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United Parachute Technologies (was RWS & 3-Ring Inc.)

	RAC	Product Service Bulletin number	Issue date
Tandem Vector Modifying the main bag and harness diagonals for drogue use		SB PSBTV
Convert a Vector freebag for use with a Safety Stow		SB PSBCV
Wonderhog, Technical Update		SB PSB010177	December 1977
Installation of a Wonderhog Bridle Pin		SB PSB090178	September 1978
Wonderhog, recall of certain plastic reserve ripcords		SB PSB000079	1979
Wonderhog, harness mod for mini-trapezoidal r/c handle		SB PSB022482	24th February 1982
RWS 3-ring release systems, test/replace large RW-1-82, RW-1-83,	APF RAC809B	SB PSB021584	1st January 1990
New dome slider and control line modifications for tandem Hi-lifter main canopy		SB PSB010185	1st January 1985
Wonderhog, Sentinel installation		SB PSB080885	8th Aug 1985
Stabiliser modification for tandem Vector canopies		SB PSB052385	23rd May 1985
Brake setting modification to tandem Vector canopies		SB PSB052485	24th May 1985
Replace plastic disk slider stop with metal washer		SB PSB071085	10th July 1985
Stabiliser modification to Vector tandem canopies		SB PSB071785	17th July 1985
Vector Tandem, mod to Pioneer Hi-Lifter Tandem Canopy	APF RAC324A	SB PSB000085	18th August 1993
Vector Tandem, installation of a drogue system		SB PSB112285	22nd November 1985
Misuse of RW-2 rings		SB PSB070186	1st July 1986
Stow slider in rubber band attached to centre "B" line attachment point		SB PSB090586	5th September 1986
3-ring periodic maintenance and mini 3-ring deformation		SB PSB110186	1st November 1986
Vector reserve pin protector flap mod for CRW	APF RAC414A	SB PSB070187	1st July 1987
Relative Workshop Tandem Double-Brake System Installation	APF RAC317A	SB PSB012588	1st July 1988
Check for incorrectly peened rivets on quick ejectors		SB PSB080188	August, 1988
Vector Tandem checklist		SB PSB111788	11th November 1988
Vector I & II reserve pilot chute spring compression force test		SB PSB012191	21st January 1991
Removal of RSL attachment ring on type 17 mini risers,	APF RAC815A	SB PSB052192	28th May 1992
Mandatory AAD installation for Vector tandem	APF RAC423C	SB PSB050393	11th November 2003
Vector Tandem incorrectly mfr leg strap h/ware MS 22040	APF RAC817A	SB PSB062193	11th November 2003
APF RAC 217A withdrawn Feb 2015 (see UPT web site for Recommended lifetime on Vector Tandem components)	APF RAC217A	SB PSB08189318	August 1993
Relative Workshop Vector RSL Retro-Fit	APF RAC820A	SB PSB120393	3rd December 1993
Vector Tandem Diagonal Zig-Zag Inspection & Reinforcement	APF RAC434A	SB SB052297	1st July 1997
Proper deactivation of the RSL on a Tandem Vector		SB PSB071897	18th July 1997
Vector Tandem Double-Ended Drogue Release Riser Closing Loop	APF RAC608A	SB PSB031798	1st May 1998
Vector Tandem Automatic Riser Release Lanyard Installation “Collins Lanyard”	APF RAC609A	SB PSB031898	1st May 1998
AMP Fitting (with Grommet) on Breakaway Housings		SB PSB091098-B	10th Sept 1998
Tandem Riser 3-ring locking loop		SB PSB120199
Tandem Riser 3-ring locking loop modification instructions		SB PSB120399
Maincontainer Closing Loop Retainer(ref APF SB 981001A)		SB PSB20000302
Re: Maincontainer Closing Loop Retainer(ref APF SB 981001A)		SB PSB20000302 Announcement
Sigma "Detachable" Drogue Bridle Modification		SB PSB20020614
Skyhook Packing Instructions		SB PSB20030611
Removal of RSL Ball for Sigma Skyhook mod		SB PSB20030903
Hip Rings and shirt stow rubber bands		SB PSB20030918
Skyhook.pdf.Manatory Inspection of Skyhook Assembly		SB PSB20031203
Relative Workshop (RWSSBLTN_230505) & Performance Designs (PDSBLTN_002) Inspection of Tandem VTC-III Reserves (VR-360) A Line Attachments and steering lines.		SB 230505	23rd May 2005
Tandem Loop Style Reserve Ripcords SB 300107		SB 300107	30th January 2007
Aviacom Argus AAD Installation in UPT products		SB 20110322	22nd March 2011
Inspection of top diagonal attachment point - all Vector 3 Sport and SE Student Harness/Containers		SB 20110523	23rd May 2011
Inspection of top diagonal attachment point on all Sigma Sport Tandem Systems		SB 20111109	9th November 2011
Removal of Support Washer from Reserve Staging Loop		SB 20121106 Rev 1	6th November 2012
Retractable Y-Strap Modification to Tandem Student Harness		SB 20132005	20th May 2013
Excessive urethane coating on spectra reserve ripcord		SB 2015-1	24th June 2015

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Velocity Sports Equipment

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Infinity Cutter Location Change - Supplement to Owner's Manual (Not an SB)		Cutter Change	2009
Main Riser, Locking Loop Wear		SB VSESB001	1st June 2013

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Vigil AADs (Advanced Aerospace Design)

	RAC	Bulletin type/number	Issue date
Recall of all AADs following ground activations due to static electricity SB#1		SB #1	31st March 2004
Re: SB#1A-further to SB#1		SB #1A-Further to SB#1	22 April 2004
Replacement of Damaged Cutters and Loops Vigil AAD SB#2		SB PSB#2	18th April 2006
Cutters with Plactic Insert Vigil PSB-3		SB PSB-3	21st February 2007
Information Bulletin: Vigil Cutters 5th June 2008		IB Cutters	5th June 2008
Information Bulletin: Vigil Airborne Status and Manual		IB Airborne Status & Manual	May 2009
PSB-5: Replacement of Vigil Cutters Type 3. 10th October 2009 (Includes APF SB 091110)		APF SB 091110	10th November 2009
PSB-7: Mandatory recall of some Cutters. Superceded by PSB-8		PSB-7	4th October 2011
Preliminary report prepared by the Royal Military Academy as mentioned in PSB-8 below		Re PSB-7	3rd October 2011
PSB-8: Mandatory recall of some Cutters. Supercedes PSB-7		PSB-8	20th October 2011
Information Bulletin: Vigil LCD Software version 2.20		IB	7th March 2012
PSB-9 Waterproof Inspection of Vigil II Multimode		PSB-9	14th June 2013
PSB-10 14 Hour Automatic Shutdown		PSB-10	14th June 2013
PSB 01-2015 Vigil Cutter recall (manufactured 03/2015 - 07/2015)		PSB 01-2015	9th November 2015
Information Bulletin Battery Replacement Reminder V2016.04.27		IB	27th April 2016
Product Advisory UPDATE to ADV-01-2017 Battery Replacement Vigil 1		ADV-01-2017	10th April 2018
Product Service Bulletin 01/2018 Firmware Update & High Altitude Jumps		PSB 01/2018	19th April 2018
Product Service Bulletin 02/2018 Mandatory Inspection Vigil 2 SN 16000 to 21999		PSB 02/2018	23rd October 2018

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Rigging Advisory Circulars

Contents Licencing - Packers And Riggers Standards - Equipment Parachute Canopies Parachute Harnesses And Containers Ripcords, Static Lines, Handles Deployment Devices Instruments Hardware And Release Devices

Licencing - Packers And Riggers

Rigging Advisory Circulars 100-199 cover Licencing - Packers And Riggers  

RAC	Description	Issue Date
101B	Guide to the APF Rigger Examination	1st June 2003
102	withdrawn (May 2003)
103A	APF Recognition Of Foreign Parachute Packer & Rigger Qualifications	1st December 1988
104	(reserved)
105	withdrawn (Sept 2001 – superseded by SB-APF010801-C)
106A	Required records and documentation of parachute packing	1st January 1990
107A	Manufacturer's product service bulletin format	1st January 1990
108	withdrawn (superceded by APF SB No 081014B)
109A	Exemption from revalidation exam	1st July 1997

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Standards - Equipment

Rigging Advisory Circulars 200-299 cover Standards - Equipment

RAC	Description	Issue Date
201	withdrawn (superceded by APF SB 081014)
202C	PIA parachute canopy volume, area & weight	1st February 1995
203B	APF policy for determining in-service life for parachute equipment	1st July 1995
204	withdrawn (superceded by APF SB 081014)	2nd May 1990
205	withdrawn (superceded by APF SB 081014)
206	withdrawn (20 Oct 2004)
207A	Standardised nomenclature for ram-air inflated gliding wings	1st November 1986
208	withdrawn (18 Aug 1993)
209	withdrawn (18 Aug 1993)
210	withdrawn (18 Aug 1993)
211	withdrawn (superceded by APF SB 081014)
212E	Equipment reporting	2nd May 2018
213A	Parachute canopy fabric tensile strength, non-destructive test method	1st December 1989
214A	Testing of parachute canopy material for acid contamination	1st December 1989
215A	withdrawn (June 2019) superceded by APF ES 14062019
216	withdrawn (Dec 2000)
217A	withdrawn (Feb 2015) (Recommended lifetime on Vector Tandem components- see UPT web site)
218B	CASA tandem parachute approval	1st December 1995
219A	Parachute Inspection Certificate	18th August 1993
220	withdrawn (superceded by APF SB 081014)
221	withdrawn (Dec 1988)
222B	APF Design Standard for flag assemblies	1st July 1995
223A	Parachute Shop Southern Africa equipment	1st February 1995
224	withdrawn (superceded by APF SB 081014)
225E	Register of missing equipment	1st July 1997
226	withdrawn (Sept 2001)
227A	Reserve parachutes fitted with an AAD	1st July 1997

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Parachute Canopies

Rigging Advisory Circulars 300-399 cover Standards - Equipment

RAC	Description	Issue Date
301A	Steering toggles	1st November 1985
302	withdrawn (superceded by PA SB9403)
303A	GQ Security reserve canopies	1st November 1985
304A	Swift reserve recall notice	30th January 1986
305A	Phantom diaper design change	1st March 1986
306A	Slider stop check	1st August 1986
307A	Pioneer reserve conversion to 4 risers	1st November 1986
308	withdrawn (Dec 1998)
309A	Pioneer parachutes with dacron lines	1st November 1985
310A	Rayder canopy (MR1 GQ 1265)	4th July 1986
311	withdrawn (01 Dec 1991 - superceded by RAC 322)
312	withdrawn (Dec 2002)
313B	Sea-pocket removal	1st July 1995
314	withdrawn (01 Dec 1991 - superceded by RAC 322)
315B	Phantom reserve kevlar reinforcing bands	1st July 1988
316A	Finite life GQ emergency parachutes
317A	Relative Workshop Tandem double-brake system	1st July 1988
318	withdrawn (01 Dec 1991 - superceded by RAC 322)
319	withdrawn (18 Aug 93 - superceded by RAC 217 - in turn withdrawn Feb 2015 superceded by UPT PSB 081893)
320A	Riser brake locks - specifications	1st January 1990
321A	Pintail main parachutes	1st December 1991
322C	Parachute canopies and components subject to deterioration due to acid mesh	1st May 1998
323	(withdrawn - superceded by PA SB9202)
324A	Pioneer Hi-Lifter Tandem canopy reinforcement	18th August 1993
325A	Raven reserve 'Bikini' slider	18th August 1993
326	(withdrawn - superceded by PA SB9301)
327A	Strong Enterprises: Defective Slider Stops	3rd December 1993
328C	Glide Path Nova canopy recall	9th February 1994
329A	Swift Plus Reserves with Spectra-lines	9th February 1994
330A	Parachutes de France canopy line inspection	1st November 1994

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Parachute Harnesses And Containers

Rigging Advisory Circulars 400-499 cover Standards - Equipment

RAC	Description	Issue Date
401A	Marking chest reserve containers
402A	Strong Enterprises: Starlite Tandem, Universal Tandem and Combination Tandem	1st November 1985
403A	SST reserve housing modification	1st November 1985
404A	Classifier/Top Secret container system line stowage advisory	1st November 1985
405A	Warp III modification advisory	1st November 1985
406A	Strong Enterprises Combination Tandem reserve ripcord housing clamp	1st November 1985
407A	Sky Supplies Mirage container modification	1st November 1985
408A	Classifier reserve special notice	1st November 1985
409A	Para-Phernalia Northern Lite III curved pin advisory	1st July 1986
410A	Centaurus recall	1st July 1986
411	(withdrawn Dec 1998)
412	(reserved)
413	(withdrawn - superceded by PA SB8702)
414A	Vector reserve pin protector flap mod. for CRW	1st July 1987
415	(withdrawn - superceded by PA SB8802)
416A	SST Racer service bulletin	1st April 1988
417A	Security 150, 250 and 350 Safety Chute securing of raw edge of riser web turnbacks	1st July 1988
418A	Security 150, 250 and 350 Safety Chute fitting of riser covers	1st July 1988
419A	Relative Workshop Tandem Vector harness leg strap/main lift web stitching	1st January 1990
420A	National Parachute Industries Mirage harness/container main and reserve risers	1st January 1990
421A	Cross connectors for front mounted reserve parachutes	1st January 1990
422A	Sweethog Duece 2-pin reserve container-addition of reserve ripcord housing stiffener plate	1st December 1991
423C	AAD's on Tandem parachutes	11th November 2003
424	(withdrawn - superseded by PA SB9302)
425A	Closing loops and backing washers	18th August 1993
426A	Teardrop and Zerox steering line guide rings	1st August 1994
427A	Parachutes de France product service bulletins	1st August 1994
428A	Cypres installation for Flexon & '94 Talon	1st February 1995
429A	Strong Dual Hawk Tandem updates mandated	1st February 1995
430A	Parachutes De France Atom harness inspection	1st July 1995
431A	Dual Hawk Tandem Main Riser replacement	1st May 1996
432	(withdrawn - superceded by PA SB9701)
433A	(withdrawn May 2010 – superseded by SB-APF100520)
434A	Vector Tandem Diagonal zig-zag Inspection & reinforcement	21st July 1997

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Ripcords, Static Lines, Handles

Rigging Advisory Circulars 500-599 cover Ripcords, Static Lines, Handles

RAC	Description	Issue Date
501A	APF policy on 'blast handles	1st November 1985
502B	Maximum pull-force for reserve and emergency parachute activation devices	1st January 1990
503A	Chest Parachute Ripcords	1st November 1985
504A	Talon reserve ripcord inspection	1st April 1987
505A	Mirage and Magic reserve ripcord	1st July 1987
506C	Reserve ripcord handle material)	1st July 1988
507	(withdrawn - superceded by PA SB8803)
508A	Cracked ripcord pins: Northern Lite III reserve ripcord	1st December 1991
509A	Pull out pilot-chute (POP) modification
510	(withdrawn - superceded by PA SB9203)

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Deployment Devices

Rigging Advisory Circulars 600-699 cover Deployment Devices

RAC	Description	Issue Date
601A	APF Policy on bridle cords	1st November 1985
602A	Para-Flite reserve 'Safety Stow'	1st April 1987
603A	Static-line assisted pilot chute deployment	1st April 1987
604A	Relative Workshop Tandem Vector drogue bridle stop tab modification	1st February 1990
605C	Talon Skyhook pilot chute	1st May 2004
606	(withdrawn - superceded by PA SB9101)
607	(withdrawn - superceded by PA SB9702)
608A	Vector Tandem Double-Ended Drogue Release Riser Closing Loop	1st May 1998
609A	Vector Tandem Automatic Riser Release Lanyard Installation “Collins Lanyard”	1st May 1998

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Instruments

Rigging Advisory Circulars 700-799 cover Instruments

RAC	Description	Issue Date
701	withdrawn 15 Nov 92
702	withdrawn 15 Nov 92
703	withdrawn 9 Feb 94
704	withdrawn product no longer in service
705	withdrawn 9 Feb 94
706	withdrawn 9 Feb 94
707	withdrawn 9 Feb 94
708	withdrawn, CYPRES servicing now addresses requirement
709	withdrawn - superceded by FXC SB 15 Nov 92
710	withdrawn - superceded by Strong Enterprises SB
711	withdrawn, problem an isolated incident

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Hardware And Release Devices

Rigging Advisory Circulars 800-899 cover Hardware and Release Devices

RAC	Description	Issue Date
801A	APF Policy on 'speedlinks'	1st November 1985
802A	APF Policy on 'rapide links'
803A	Advanced Air Sports 3-ring riser inspection	1st November 1985
804A	(withdrawn Aug 2001 – see SB-APF010801-C)
805B	MS 70101 warning notice	1st July 1988
806	(withdrawn Aug 2001 – see SB-APF010801-C)
807	(withdrawn Aug 2001 – see SB-APF010801-C)
808	(withdrawn Aug 2001 – see SB-APF010801-C)
809B	Replacing the RW-1-82/83 rings	1st January 1990
810B	Lanyard release - student piggyback systems	1st October 1988
811	(withdrawn Aug 2001 – see SB-APF010801-C)
812A	Northern Light - release inspection	1st April 1986
813	(withdrawn 1 Dec 98)
814A	Roochutes 1" wide main riser recall	1st December 1991
815A	Type 17 (1") risers with Reserve Static Line (RSL) configuration	28th May 1992
816A	Strong Tandem main riser damage	14th November 1991
817A	MS 22040 inspection	18th August 1993
818C	Jump Shack Racer/Elite RSL Retro-fit	1st September 1995
819A	TSE Tear Drop & Chaser RSL Retro-fit	1st May 1991
820A	Relative Workshop Vector RSL Retro-fit	3rd December 1993
821	(withdrawn - superseded by PA SB9401)
822A	Javelin Reserve Static Line	17th January 1994
823B	Generic one pin reserve RSL Retro-fit	1st July 1997
824A	Jump Shack SST/Racer RSL Retro-fit	1st November 1994
825A	3-Ring Release Cable trim procedure	1st July 1997

Australia Based Parachute Parts and Services

A list of lofts, parachute maintenance services and jumpsuit and accessory manufacturers and suppliers in Australia. (Alphabetical Order)

Gear For Sale

Classifieds - (PAGE DEACTIVATED May 2018)

Due to the decline in use of the APF classified page, the  APF has stopped hosting adverts for 2nd hand equipment. 

The following (non APF) facebook page is getting heavy traffic. https://www.facebook.com/groups/441658092552924/ Skydiving Gear for Sale (New and Used) Australia.

The APF recommends any prospective purchaser of parachute equipment (i) to take advice from an instructor and/or rigger; (ii) not to make payment until the item/s have been inspected and deemed serviceable and suitable for the weight, experience, and level of skill of the purchaser.

Prior to buying (and/or selling) parachute equipment, have an independent person, qualified to make an assessment, determine and document the condition and suitability of the equipment.

Stolen Equipment

Updated May 2019

Most recent at the top.
The equipment below has been reported to the APF as stolen or lost.
Some equipment has been recovered over the years by an alert member checking with the office or looking at the list below.
If you are offered gear at a price that seems very cheap or by someone who seems to know nothing about the equipment have a look through the list.
It may save you a lot of hassles (and make some skydiver very happy).
You can also check gear at other sites on the internet...

Dropzone.com Stolen gear data base

USPA Stolen gear Notices

To report stolen gear and be included in this page contact the APF Office.

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91. Reported stolen Easter 2019. Container - Infinity DoM approx. 2015. Green and Gold.  Main canopy - Hurricane 135 Australian Flag design. DoM approx. 2015 Reserve canopy - Airforce 140 (Packing card should be enclosed - last serviced 6 months) AAD - CYPRES 1 Serial numbers unknown. Reported stolen from vehicle over Easter in suburb of Kwinana, West Australia. Theft is subject to police investigation. Contact Ian Wilkinson on 0428 141 363.

90. Reported stolen July 2017. Rig 1. Container - Javelin #31234 DoM Jan 2007. Blue and green.  Main canopy - Crossfire2 122 #9523 DoM 12/2006. Blue & Green. Reserve canopy - PD 113R #038573. DoM 09/2006. Rig 2. Container - Javelin #37672 DoM Sept 2011. Black with purple pop top & stripes. Main canopy - Safire2 190 #21334 DoM 8/2011. Purple and teal stripes. Reserve canopy - PD OPtimum 176. #005142 DoM July 2011. AAD - CYPRES #69403 DoM July 2011. Miscellaneous. 2 x rig bags. Altis Protracks. Optima Dytters. Cameras, helmets, jumpsuits, log books.  Reported stolen July 2017 from house break-in Toogoolawah Qld sometime in preceding 2 months. Theft is subject to police investigation. Contact Karen McEvoy on 0419 652 333.

Rig 1 Crossfire2  Rig 2 Safire2

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89. Vigil 2 AAD Serial Number: #36723
The AAD was on a year hire to be paid monthly and there have been no payments for months and no response from hirer.
The unit was installed in a container that was owned by the son of the hirer, last reported to be back in Victoria from NZ.
As the hirer has stopped communication, this is now a civil court matter.
Should anyone come across this Vigil ADD, please contact Kenton McLeod, http://www.skysports.com.au

2014

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88. Reported 20 October 2013. Sabre2 135 lost after cutaway at Skydive Australia Bridgewater DZ, Vic on the 19th Oct. May have landed in or nearby Loddon River. Suspected it was picked up by waterskiers. If anything heard relating to this canopy, notify Cecilie Alletorp on 0432744100 or cecilie_alletorp@hotmail.com or the police directly.

 

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87. Reported July 2013. Javelin Container (Red harness, black/white container). The rig was used to secure a $ loan which has been defaulted. The loanee has refused to hand over the rig and this is now a civil court matter. Any one approached by an Australian Skydiver to buy equipment, should be aware that this equipment may not be legally owned by them.
Container: Javelin Odyssey serial # RSK-131936 DOM 08/2007
Reserve: Parachutes Australia AF120392 DOM 1/3/95
Main Canopy: Cross fire 2 119, SN 80156 (the container may be attempted to sell with a different Canopy)
Contact Mark Gazley, CI of Skydive the Coast, Sth Aust. 0438 148 490 markgazley@bigpond.com  

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86. Stolen July 2013 (BASE gear)
1. Apex D.P Parachuting container in black stash bag. Black & Grey in colour with "Apex DP" on container. Serial Number being 5006142.
2. Parachute 'Flik-254' (stored in above container), serial number 2024/R22.
Stolen from the Kinglake area in Victoria. 
Contact Shane Sparkes on 0408 403 521

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85. Reported stolen 09/06/2013
Container Wings -  Black, Blue and Grey. Main PD Saber1 190s/ft Green and Grey. Reserve Tempo 210s/ft white
Misc: Spare PD Silhouette 210s/ft main canopy, blue, grey & black. Blue Altimaster altimeter. Black commando skydiving gloves
CYPRES 2. Logbook. Suunto vector watch. Blue neck warmer. Adidas free-runner shoes. Cookie Ozone carbon fibre helmet. Pro-track audible altimeter
Freefly jumpsuit, white, blue, black
Lost/stolen between Marong and the Calder freeway in Victoria, 9th June 2013
Contact Liam: liam.cunningham@ravinrecords.com (reward)  

 

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 84. Reported Stolen 12/10/2012.
Container Javelin J4 – DOM 1993 – Serial 3953
Main Spectre 190 – DOM 06/2001 – Serial 004827
Reserve Raven II – DOM 01/1993 – Serial 02220265
CYPRES 2 AAD – DOM 06/2005 – Serial 17096
Misc: High Sierra bag, Cookie Grey G3 helmet,
Altimaster N3 black Red analog Galaxy altimeter.
Stolen from a car Emu Plains, NSW 2750 on October 12th 2012.
Contact Gordon 0411 733 726 or greyburn@gmail.com 

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83. Reported Stolen 09/07/2012
Container - Javelin J1 Blue and Purple.
Main - Safire 2 169 All blue 300 jumps.
Reserve -  PD143 Reserve.
AAD - Brand New CYPRES 2 DOM 12/11.
Altimeter - Red Altimaster 3 glow display engraved with name of prev owner.
Stolen from Car in Adelaide, Sth Australia between July 1 and 8 2012.
Contact Zev Freeman 0403 761 698 or zev@zevelec.com.au 

 

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82. Reported 22/12/2011
Container - Talon FS S/N 10750 Black and grey. DoM 2004
Main - Safire2 159 S/N 901079144 Black and grey. DoM 2004
Reserve - Airforce 180 S/N 1539 Blue DoM 2004
AAD - CYPRES S/N 04853
Contact Laura Barrow 0422 600 669 or laurarbarrow@yahoo.com.au 

 

 

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81. Reported 04/10/2010
Paratec RAGE 107sqft Color- Orange with cell 7 grey and cell 8 black. Javelin D-bag and black pilot chute with purple soft hacky Black Wings risers, with a modification on the toggles- both have a straight pin locking the toggle down to the riser.

Contact Simon Guthrie on 0407 899 074

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80. Reported 12/03/2009

PA Slimpack 2 Pilots Rig. Red with gold trim and gold harness. BLTS embroidery in Gold on shoulder. Aerolite Canopy. Sheepskin (black) comfort cover.

Contact Steve on releze@bigpond.com or 0405 150 069

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79. Reported 25/11/2008

Container - Talon 2 serial no: 10540, made by Rigging Inovations Jan 98, Blue and white red trim, with flap over spandix pouch. Number 18 on shoulder.

Main - Heatwave 120 red with off-set white cell.

Reserve - Tempo 120, 188968

AAD - Cypres 2 (serial no: TBA)

Jumpsuit black, grey, red grips, Hillman Farm Skydivers eagle patch on knee.

Alti - silver

camera case

Sony PC 9 .45 lens

canon EOS 350D, lens 24/75 ?

Batterys, chargers, remote switch, tapes, etc.

Contact Kath or Peter 0439 330 995

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78. Reported September 2007 - article

Stolen rigs from Irish Parachute Club - List here

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77. Reported 24/09/2006

Container - Vector 3 black 34084 made on 28 January 1997.

Main - Sabre 150 06043 made in June 1993.

Reserve - Tempo 150 156625 made on 15 February 1996.

Vigil E 600 made in July 2005.

Contact: Bart Liesmons, Belgium, liesmonsbart@yahoo.com

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76. Reported 11/09/2006

Container - Talon FS-5, all red with black trim & webbing.

Main - Safire 170, dark blue, white, lime green, white, dark blue..

Reserve - Airforce 160

Cypres2 s/n 21837

Contact 0402 465 451. Kiel Stuart

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75. Reported 25/12/2003

Container - Atom 00, s/n HG005, colour, .

Main - Stiletto 135, colour .

Reserve - Techno 128, s/n HB020B, DoM 4/98.

Cypres 50F01C615DCA22 20 2-98

Contact 0409 585 494. Donovan Casey

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74. Reported 25/12/2003

Container - Talon 3, s/n 10577, colour, Blue/yellow.

Main - Stiletto 135, colour .

Reserve - Airforce 120, s/n 1364, DoM 12/01.

Cypres 5130C9655FCB22 00 10-01

Contact 0409 585 494. Donovan Casey

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73. Reported 25/12/2003

Container - Vector 3, s/n 32825, colour, .

Main - Stiletto 135, colour .

Reserve - Tempo 120, s/n 160734, DoM 7/97.

Cypres 51001C615ECA22 40 2-98

Contact 0409 585 494. Donovan Casey

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72. Reported 01/08/2003

Container - PA Thinback S005-HS-1, colour, Black.

Reserve - PA 26' LoPo, s/n 054,

Missing from the Orana soaring club, if found please contact Keith Dixon or Anne Elliot Ph/fx 02 6889 1229, annell@hwy.com.au. Orana Soaring Club, Narromine

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71. Reported 26/01/2003

Container - Javelin NJ, s/n 17586, colour, Black/purple parapack.

Main - prototype, no markings, no warning panel, 66 sq.ft, cross-braced, colour blue.

Reserve - Microraven 120, s/n 28422603, DoM Jan 94.

Cypres, sn 6061345E5DC922 00, DoM 14/94

phone - 0427 713 333. Ewan - base638@yahoo.co.nz

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70. Reported 12/01/2003

Container - PA Slimpack, s/n 13453, colour, Blue.

Reserve - Pioneer 26 ft Lo-Po, s/n 13453, DoM late '70s.

(not sure if the S/N is the parachute or harness?)

A reward will be offered for any information leading to its return. Contact 0411 204 433 or david.clampett@sccn.co.nz. David Clampett

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69. Reported 02/04/2002

Container - PA Thinback S005, s/n 118,

Reserve - PA 26' LoPo, s/n 425, DoM Nov;86.

Misplaced/stolen? ref Sandy Allan 02 4964 8820

Belongs to Aeropelican

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68. Reported 15/02/2002

Container - Vector, colour black.

Main - PD 190, colour purple, blue and pink.

Reserve - PD 160, s/n 160R5371,

Cypres s/n 3080F85F5DC92200

Barry Redman - b_redman_trustek@hotmail.com

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67. Reported 01/09/2000

Container - Talon, s/n 9863, colour, Grey, orange top flaps, white reserve container.

Main - BT 50, colour Yellow, Blue Nike boomerang.

Reserve - Airforce 140, s/n 633, DoM 01/97.

07 5446 3537. Mason Frickman

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66. Reported 12/01/2002

Container - Talon 2, s/n 10158, colour, black, white & purple.

Main - Safire 135, colour yellow and blue.

Reserve - Airforce 140, s/n 873, DoM 1998.

Cypres, 1yr old.

Hm 02 9631 9931. Pat Slater

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65. Reported 01/01/2002

Container - Javelin (sm), s/n , colour, Black w/ blue trim.

Main - Jyro Beta 130, colour Pink w/ offset blue stripe.

Reserve - Micro Raven 135, s/n 2932 21481, DoM 7/93.

Cypres, 1-pin expert DoM '97, gear bag (pink and blue)

contact 0418 254 705. Andrew England

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63. Reported 07/01/2001

Container - Javelin J4, s/n 12856, colour, Black/red.

Main - Sabre 190, colour.

Reserve - PD 176R, s/n 15129, DoM.

AAD Cypres sn 4011A8615ECA2220

Newcastle Sport Parachute Club

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62. Reported 07/01/2001

Container - Strong Tandem Dual Hawk, s/n 805 041, colour, Blue/grey.

Main - Icarus tandem main, colour Silver/grey.

Reserve - Master 425, s/n , DoM.

Cypres TM sn 3110175eeca222t and student harness

Newcastle Sport Parachute Club

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61. Reported 07/01/2001

Container - Vector Tandem, s/n 11941, colour, Blue/grey/lt blue.

Main - EZ 384, colour.

Reserve - PD 360, s/n 360217, DoM.

Cypres AAD sn 10H0695D5DC9213T and Student harness

Newcastle Sport Parachute Club

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60. Reported 07/01/2001

Container - Strong student Hawk, s/n 405 172, colour, Black w/ red reserve flap.

Main - Manta, colour.

Reserve - Raven 4, s/n 04322505, DoM.

FXC AAD 19432

Newcastle Sport Parachute Club

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59. Reported 07/01/2001

Container - Strong student Hawk, s/n 309 136, colour, Black w/ red reserve flap.

Main - Manta, colour.

Reserve - Raven 4, s/n 04322315, DoM.

FXC AAD sn16300

Newcastle Sport Parachute Club

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58. Reported 07/01/2001

Container - Strong student Hawk, s/n 309 135, colour, Black w/ red reserve flap.

Main - Raider, colour multicoloured.

Reserve - Raven 4, s/n 04321909, DoM.

FXC AAD sn 13806

Newcastle Sport Parachute Club

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57. Reported 20/11/2000

Container - Talon 2, s/n 10112, colour, Blue, white and black.

Main - Icarus Alpha 129, colour Blue, white w/ black ribs.

Reserve - PA Airforce, s/n 824, DoM.

Camera gear and a wing suit

Paul Baker - Ph 0410 476 947

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55. Reported 08/11/2000

Container - Javelin NJ, s/n NJ 7800, colour, Black w/ 2 blue stripes.

Main - Stiletto 120, colour Navy blue end cells w/ white and turquoise centre cell.

Reserve - PD 126R, s/n 07720, DoM 12/94.

Cypres E1 s/n 1130E95D5BC621 30 DoM 9/93. Jumpsuit white, purple back turquoise grips. White Sit suit, short leg, blue wings. Blue packing mat, skydive logo. Backpack style gear bag, red and dark blue

Contact 0414 853 988 or ian@hord.com. Ian Hord

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54. Reported 29/09/2000

Container - Javelin 101 C 18, s/n 13186, colour, White container with red/black diamonds.

Main - Stiletto 120,, colour lemon, blue, green.

Reserve - Tempo 120, s/n 193214, DoM 10.Feb.1999.

Cypres Expert / Feet / 2 REI Made: 04/97 40DIC4615CC82210 02/99 Battery

Please contact CPCB under tel.: +34 972450111 fax: +34 972450749 e-mail: www.skyrats.com e-mail: reinier@teleline.es. Centro Paracaidismo Costa Brava (Empuriabrava, Spain).

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53. Reported 01/09/2000

Container - Talon, s/n 9863, colour, Grey, orange top flaps, white reserve container.

Main - BT-40 (BT-50?), colour Yellow, Blue Nike boomerang.

Reserve - A/F-140, s/n 633, DoM 01/97.

Household goods only. No AAD

Mason Frickman

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50. Reported 01/07/1999

Container - PA Talon, s/n 9526, colour, Black w/ red/gold stripe, Martin Baker chest strap buckle.

Main - Sabre 150, colour.

Reserve - Hobitt, s/n 1776, DoM 11/88.

Cypres

Jasmin/Hilly

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49. Reported 01/07/1999

Container - PA Talon, s/n 9721, colour,.

Main - Stiletto, colour Yellow.

Reserve - PA Airforce 140, s/n 482, DoM 12/95.

Cypres

Phil Onis

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48. Reported 01/07/1999

Container - SST Racer Elite, s/n 25017, colour, Maroon and Black.

Main - Airforce 160 9 cell, colour Multicoloured.

Reserve - Hobbit, s/n 1824, DoM 5/89.

Des Dahms

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47. Reported 03/07/1999

Container - Javelin NJ, s/n 9874, colour, Black w/ green and white.

Main - Sabre 135, colour Watermelon, jade and white.

Reserve - PD 126, s/n 12395, DoM 8/96.

christina_h@hotmail.com

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45. Reported 01/09/1998

Container - Vector, s/n , colour, black with a rainbow stripe.

Main - BT 40, colour pink.

Reserve - Micro Raven, s/n , DoM.

Mark Hanley

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44. Reported 19/07/1998

Container - Pigmee, s/n , colour,.

Main - , colour.

Reserve - 5-cell, s/n , DoM.

See also Tony Pullen and Mal Stevens. Kirstie Sinclair

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43. Reported 19/07/1998

Container - S-18, s/n 083, colour, Black.

Main - Sabre 190, colour Maroon, maroon, silver,navy navy, navy, silver, maroon, maroon.

Reserve - X-228, s/n 909, DoM.

Cypres (not APSC) Altimeter

See also Mal Stevens and Kirstie Sinclair. Tony Pullen

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42. Reported 19/07/1998

Container - Talon, s/n , colour, Black with Pink and Jade panels on flap.

Main - Reflex 145, colour Multi fluoro colours.

Reserve - Airforce 145, s/n , DoM.

Altimeter

See als Tony Pullen and Kirstie Sinclair. Mal Stevens

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41. Reported 27/06/1998

Container - Javelin J5, s/n , colour, Dk blue, lt blue patch.

Main - Falcon 235, colour Dk blue, lt blue, cntr grey.

Reserve - Swift Plus, s/n , DoM.

gear bag, jumpsuit, altimeter

Adrian Smart

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40. Reported 20/06/1997

Container - Javelin OJ/Jav, s/n 11812, colour, BOC & Flexring. Mainly Black w/ green poptop, blue reserve flap, grey reserve container.

Main - Sabre 135, colour Grey, Jade, purple.

Reserve - PD 143, s/n 11649, DoM.

Black gear bag

TINSLEY; John

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39. Reported 28/07/1997

Container - Talon, s/n 9867, colour, Black and Purple, Pink and purple stripes.

Main - PD 135, colour Blue, White and Magenta.

Reserve - Airforce 120, s/n LS135 13651, DoM.

Gear bag - blue

Vicki - 08 9341 5806. Vicki Green

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38. Reported 26/05/1997

Container - Teardrop 2 pin, s/n 5075, colour, Blue w/ flouro yellow pop-top and riser covers.

Main - Sabre 135, colour white and purple.

Reserve - Tempo 120, s/n 140979, DoM 02/06/93.

2-pin Cypres

Rob O'Connor

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37. Reported 26/05/1997

Container - Talon, s/n A9523, colour, Black w/ blue stripe.

Main - PD 170, colour Top blue, btm yellow and a pink slider.

Reserve - Airforce 140, s/n 287, DoM.

David Nimmo

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36. Reported 01/06/1997

Container - , s/n , colour,.

Main - Sabre 135, colour magenta top and btm surface w/ yellow ribs and burgandy stab. 550 microline.

Reserve - , s/n , DoM.

not stolen, lost in transit by Ansett. Parachutes Australia

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35. Reported 26/03/1997

Container - , s/n , colour,.

Main - , colour.

Reserve - , s/n , DoM.

CYPRES AAD s/n 40F0 9161 5AC 622 50

STOLEN FROM THE FF FACTORY. VILLANTI, CHRIS

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33. Reported 01/04/1995

Container - Pigmee, s/n 1403, colour, Blue/Light Grey.

Main - RAVEN 4, colour Blue/Brown.

Reserve - RAVEN 4, s/n 463002, DoM.

FXC AAD 12000 S/N 18065 DOM 3/92

CONTACT DENIS CAIRNS 03 6233547 B/H. MEREDITH PARACHUTE CLUB

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32. Reported 01/04/1995

Container - Talon T6, s/n , colour, Smoke, black trim.

Main - Sabre-190, colour Rainbow.

Reserve - Raven-2, s/n , DoM.

Waterman, Kevin

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31. Reported 20/04/1994

Container - S-18, s/n , colour, Maroon, grey. BOC throwaway.

Main - 235 Nimbus 9-cell, colour Two tone blue, mauve, white.

Reserve - 160 Airforce 7-cell, s/n , DoM.

Barigo altimeter with "Spud" painted on side

MURPHY, Ian

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30. Reported 01/01/1993

Container - Talon;, s/n , colour, Black; rainbow design.

Main - PD Nine cell, colour Sky Blue.

Reserve - Raven, s/n , DoM.

Black jumpsuit; Barigo; Log; Soft hat; Goggles

GPO Box 937; Nowra 2540; 044-422 1001 ext 208. WATERMAN; KEVIN

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29. Reported 20/07/1991

Container - SA Sprint (Wonderhog Copy), s/n , colour, Black; Blue Trim.

Main - RAVEN 1 (15 JUMPS ONLY), colour Pink/Green.

Reserve - PRESERVE 3, s/n , DoM.

AKAI VIDEO CAMERA

STOLEN ABOUT 7:30 PM FROM BACK OF VW. VAN NIEKIRK; BRANDON

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28. Reported 25/02/1993

Container - PA Thinback, s/n 539, colour, Black.

Main - , colour.

Reserve - PA AEROLITE, s/n 171, DoM FEB 1984.

OWNERS CONTACTIBLE THROUGH KEITH PERROTT. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GLIDING CLUB

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26. Reported 31/08/1989

Container - Vector, s/n , colour, Black/Gold with Olympic Symbol.

Main - PURSUIT 230, colour Black/Gold.

Reserve - FIRELITE, s/n , DoM.

SAMS; LAURIE

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25. Reported 06/07/1991

Container - V5 Vector, s/n , colour, Black; Rainbow Starburst in reserve flap.

Main - FALCON 175, colour Rainbow; Grey end cells.

Reserve - RAVEN 1, s/n , DoM.

MULTI-COLOUR J/SUIT; BROWN FRAP HAT; ALTI ETC

SUNNIES; SMALL CHANGE & CASSETTES ALSO STOLEN. REDFERN; David

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24. Reported 10/06/1994

Container - Vector Tandem, s/n 21961, colour, Light and Dark Blue.

Main - PD421, colour Rainbow.

Reserve - , s/n 3601300, DoM.

RAY CURRY

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23. Reported 10/06/1994

Container - Strong Tandem, s/n 311282, colour, Black Lime Green.

Main - PD421, colour Black Silver and Red.

Reserve - , s/n 809, DoM.

RAY CURRY

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22. Reported 10/06/1994

Container - Vector, s/n , colour, Blue stripes.

Main - PD 190, colour.

Reserve - RAVEN, s/n , DoM.

YES

RAY CURRY

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20. Reported 31/10/1992

Container - TANDEM VECTORS x4, s/n , colour, All Black.

Main - 360 and 420, colour silver grey.

Reserve - PD 360s, s/n , DoM.

FOUR COMPLETE TANDEM VECTOR RIGS. NOTICE TO CLUBS/MEMBERS 09/12/92.CONTAINERS: 15371; 15372; 15373; 15374. MAINS (360): 360-600; 360-603 MAINS (420): 400-546; 400-596. RESERVES (360): 360-602; 360-605; 360-606; 360-804. PARACHUTE TRAINING SCHOOL

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19. Reported 31/10/1989

Container - Pigmee 1, s/n , colour, Green with Bunnytail & SOS Cutaway.

Main - LIGHT CLOUD, colour Spectrum.

Reserve - X228, s/n 472/1423??, DoM.

APF LICENCES; LOG BOOKS & PERSONAL ITEMS

reserve serial number may not be correct. either 1423 or 1153??? - he thinks it is one or the other. copy of letter received on 1/2/91/4. RUTH 9/1/90. O'DONNELL; MICHAEL

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18. Reported 15/11/1992

Container - Chaser, s/n , colour, Dark Blue/Red Pilot Chute Cover.

Main - CRUISELITE 230, colour Rainbow/Purple/Blue/Red/Yellow.

Reserve - X228R COM. GAMES LOGO, s/n P3.303, DoM.

STOLEN WITH 3 OTHER SETS GEAR

NOTIFIED BY CAROL PETRIE. NEIL MACPHEE

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17. Reported 13/01/1992

Container - Racer Elite, s/n 40004, colour, Black; Yellow Poptop.

Main - PD 190, colour 4 Black; Yellow; Green; Blue; Pink Black.

Reserve - PD 160, s/n 0987, DoM DEC 1990.

GEAR BAG; ALTI 2; LICENCES; LOG; BLUE TONY J/S

McKELLAR; TONY

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16. Reported 09/06/1992

Container - Vector; Woomera, s/n , colour, Red; White; Black; Black; Tan Flap.

Main - 2 X CRWTONS; 2 X X228, colour Blue; Red Stripe CRWtons; Gold 228'S.

Reserve - AIR FORCE; X228, s/n , DoM.

ALTI; GOGGLES ; BAGS; RISERS SLIDERS ETC

HAYS; GREG

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15. Reported 26/05/1990

Container - , s/n , colour,.

Main - , colour.

Reserve - , s/n , DoM.

ALTIMETER; S/N 861101

no other details information supplied by letter from owner 6/7/90. HANLON; MICHAEL

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14. Reported 31/05/1992

Container - Racer, s/n , colour, Pink; Grey Parapack.

Main - FALCON 150, colour Large ANZ Bank Logo.

Reserve - MICRORAVEN 150, s/n , DoM.

GREENING; LINDA

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13. Reported 31/01/1995

Container - , s/n , colour,.

Main - PA PIGMEE 2, colour.

Reserve - , s/n , DoM.

FRENCH; GLENN

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12. Reported 17/09/1992

Container - SST Racer Elite, s/n 49916, colour,.

Main - PD-190, colour.

Reserve - SWIFT PLUS, s/n R6-2831, DoM.

HERE FOR OWNER'S CONVENIENCE 17/09/92 *****

BARIGO ALTIMETER; 881863. Davis; Andrew

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11. Reported 15/11/1992

Container - Pigmee, s/n , colour, Blue/Grey.

Main - X228, colour White/Blue.

Reserve - 26 FT LOPO, s/n , DoM.

NOTIFIED BY CAROL PETRIE - 3 OTHER SETS GEAR STOLEN. CROUCH; BOB

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10. Reported 01/01/1987

Container - Pigmee 2, s/n , colour, Dark brown - Apple green trim.

Main - X228, colour Red White & Blue Equal stripes.

Reserve - NAVY CONICAL, s/n , DoM.

ALTIMETER JUMPSUIT LOG BOOKS RIFLE CAMERA ETC

COLLINS; Christine

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9. Reported 09/10/1994

Container - Javelin j2, s/n 5110, colour, Electric blue; fluro pink; lemon.

Main - ICARUS 145, colour Fluro Lemon; Blue; Pink.

Reserve - PISA TEMPO 170, s/n 140875, DoM JULY 1993.

TWO OTHER RIGS (QV) + LOGS + OTHER MINOR THINGS

CYPRES EXPERT 3020D15E5CC7220. CHENEY; NEIL

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8. Reported 09/10/1994

Container - Racer Elite, s/n , colour, Grey with pink trim.

Main - FALCON 195, colour Blue; Black; Grey.

Reserve - RAVEN, s/n , DoM.

2 OTHER RIGS (QV) + OTHER MINOR ITEMS

CHENEY; NEIL

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7. Reported 09/10/1994

Container - S-18, s/n 093, colour, Black; red.

Main - X-265, colour White; Red Ettamogah Pub Mob.

Reserve - PARA-INNOVATORS WEDGE 22', s/n 802808C, DoM.

2 OTHER RIGS (QV) + VARIOUS MINOR ITEMS

CHENEY; NEIL

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6. Reported 28/02/1995

Container - Vector, s/n 14633, colour, Blue and light blue.

Main - PD 253, colour Purple; Blue; Green; Gold.

Reserve - RAVEN 2, s/n F 02117133, DoM OCT 91.

CYPRES EXPERT DoM May 93 S/N I0AO E55D 5EC 921 10 AND ALTI II

BRIERLEY; JAMES

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3. Reported 28/03/1993

Container - Racer Elite; rsl; tap, s/n 25211, colour, Black/Blue trim.

Main - ICARUS 160, colour Black/Green/Pink.

Reserve - PD143R, s/n 2896, DoM JUN 92.

BARIGO ALT. & CHEST MOUNT

SYSTEM HAS ONLY 100 JUMPS - IN AS NEW CONDITION. BERNIE STEVERMUER

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1. Reported 25/02/1989

Container - Pigmee 3, s/n 1366, colour, Brown & Gold.

Main - Unit, colour All White.

Reserve - Aerolite, s/n 303, DoM.

nil

Owner not sure whether it's been misplace or stolen. been out of jumping for a while. ANDERSON; Steve

Rigging and Equipment

Equipment Standards, Service Bulletins and Rigging Advisory Circulars

SERVICE BULLETIN (SB) contains APF Equipment Standards & Service Bulletins, Manufacturer, PIA and a selection of National Parachuting organisation Service Bulletins; Airworthiness Directives regarding parachuting equipment from National Aeronautical authorities.

Rigging Advisory Circular (RAC) that contain manufacturer advisory notices as well as general information about parachute standards and maintenance requirements as promulgated by the APF.

Technical Directive (TD) Technical Directives means a document issued by the APF to provide technical safety information in any operational areas of parachuting.

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Australian Suppliers

Australian Suppliers of Parachute Parts and Services: A list of lofts, parachute maintenance services and jumpsuit and accessory manufacturers and suppliers in Australia

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Gliding Federation of Australia (GFA)

APF Liability Insurance does not cover packing GFA member's emergency parachutes.

APF-GFA Associate Membership is available to APF Members and includes the following:

- Entitles the member to cover under the GFA’s Liability Insurance for the purpose of packing GFA members emergency parachutes
- Does not include voting privileges with the GFA
- Does not include subscription to the Soaring Australia Magazine 
- Must remain a member of the Australian Parachute Federation in order for GFA Associate Membership to remain valid 

For more information or to obtain an APF-GFA Associate Membership Form contact the FGA Membership Secretary. See GFA web site

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External resources

Parachute Industry Association Website 

Dan Poynter's Para Publishing site. Includes a complete list of Parachute products

Parachute Manuals on-line This is an online collection of Parachute rigging manuals. The purpose of this site is to provide access to manuals in case the manufacturers are unable to be reached.

Efforts have been made to try to ensure that the latest revisions of manuals have been included, but you should always contact the manufacturer first to ensure you are using the latest revision.

Efforts were also made to include major service bulletins but it is almost certain some service bulletins are not on this site so you should ALWAYS contact the manufacturer to ensure you are up to date on the SB's before doing any rigging work. (Or consult the APF SB & RAC page above)

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FAA Riggers Handbook 2015

FAA Parachute Riggers Handbook 2015

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Automatic Activation Devices (AADs)

International Parachute Commission (FAI) AAD Guide 2006

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CYPRES Airtec Web site  - (Includes Australian Dealers/Servicing Agents) USA web site

CASA letter re carriage of CYPRES AAD on aircraft.(Not classified as a Dangerous Goods within the ICAO definition for the carriage of items by air.

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Vigil Advanced Aerospace Designs web site (Includes Australian Dealers)

Training

Rigger Examiners

Name	Location
Bankov, Kras	Edithvale, VIC
Bolton, Glenn	Edge Hill, NQLD
Carter, Dan	Claremont, WA
Chitty, Jo	Doreen, VIC
Hatchett, Rory	Georges Hall, NSW
Hill, Lawrence	Mullaway, NSW
Knowles, Andy	Appin, NSW
Lee, Graham (Dixie)	Palmyra, WA
Maurer, Tony	Wauchope, NSW
Morgan, Darren	Cranbourne, VIC
Morris, Craig	Kiama Downs, NSW
Newman, Brett	North Lakes, SQLD
Nordkamp, Ben	Woolloongabba, SQLD
Solomon, Koppel	Carina, SQLD
Thamm, Phil	Witta, SQLD
Van Neuren, Marcel	Wangan, NQLD
Vogels, Trish	Kiama Downs, NSW