EQUIPMENT
New EQUIPMENT STANDARDS / Bulletins 2019 / 2018
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
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2018 July 9th APF Equipment Standard 081014-E. Standard for Emergency Personnel Parachutes (Superseded by 081014-F)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
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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APF - Deployment Devices - General
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| Policy For Parachute Canopy Bridle Cords |
APF RAC601A |
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1st November 1985 |
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| Static-Line Assisted Pilot Chute Deployment |
APF RAC603A |
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1st December 1988 |
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| APF Lanyard Release - Student Piggybacks |
APF RAC810B |
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1st October 1988 |
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APF - Hardware/Risers/Releases - General
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| APF Policy for the use of 'speed links' in personnel parachute applications |
APF RAC801A |
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1st November 1985 |
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| APF Policy for the use of 'rapide links in personnel parachutes |
APF RAC802A |
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1st November 1985 |
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| MS70101 warning notice |
APF RAC805B |
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1st July 1988 |
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| Type 17 (1") risers with reserve static line configuration |
APF RAC815A |
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28th May 1992 |
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| MS 22040-1 (leg strap adjuster) inspection |
APF RAC817A |
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18th August 1993 |
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| Generic one pin reserve RSL retrofit |
APF RAC823B |
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1st July 1997 |
| 3-Ring release cable trim procedure |
APF RAC825A |
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1st July 1997 |
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| Use of yellow cutaway cables on Strong Dual Hawk Tandem systems |
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SB-APF010201-A |
21st February 2001 |
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| 3-Ring inspection and maintenance |
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SB-APF010801-C |
2nd March 2009 |
| Reverse Risers |
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SB-APF040610-A |
10th June 2004 |
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| Replacement of Vigil Cutters Type 3. (Includes Vigil PSB-5) |
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APF SB 091110 |
10th November 2009 |
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APF - Licensing - General
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| Guide to APF Rigger Examination |
APF RAC101B |
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1st Jun 2003 |
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| Recognition of foreign packer and rigger qualifications |
APF RAC103A |
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1st December 1988 |
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| Required records and documentation for parachute packing |
APF RAC106A |
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1st January 1990 |
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| Exemption from revalidation exam |
APF RAC109A |
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1st July 1997 |
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APF - Parachute Canopies - General
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| Steering Toggles |
APF RAC301A |
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1st November 1985 |
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| Slider stop check |
APF RAC306A |
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1st August 1986 |
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| Riser brake locks – specification |
APF RAC320A |
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1st January 1990 |
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| Parachute canopies and components subject to deterioration due to acid mesh |
APF RAC322C |
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1st May 1990 |
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| Sea-pocket removal |
APF RAC313B |
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1st July 1995 |
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APF - Parachuting Harnesses - General
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| Marking chest reserve parachutes |
APF RAC401A |
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1st November 1985 |
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| Cross connectors for front mounted reserve parachutes |
APF RAC421A |
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1st January 1990 |
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| Closing loops and backing washers |
APF RAC425A |
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18th August 1993 |
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| Main Container Closing Loop Grommet |
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SB-APF981001-A |
1st October 1998 |
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| AADs on Tandem Parachutes |
APF RAC423C
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11th November 2003 |
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APF - Ripcords - General
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| APF Policy on blast handles |
APF RAC501A |
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1st November 1985 |
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| Chest parachute ripcords |
APF RAC503A |
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1st November 1985 |
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| Maximum pull force for reserve and emergency parachute activation devices |
APF RAC502B |
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1st January 1990 |
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| Pull out pilotchute (POP) modification |
APF RAC509A |
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11th January 1994 |
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| Ripcord Pin test |
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APF SB 100427 |
27th April 2010 |
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APF - Standards - General
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| APF policy for determining in-service life for parachute equipment |
APF RAC203B |
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1st July 1995 |
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| Standardised nomenclature for ram-air inflated gliding wings. PIA TS-100 |
APF RAC207A |
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1st November 1986 |
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| Parachute canopy fabric tensile strength, non destructive test method |
APF RAC213A |
|
1st December 1989 |
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| Testing of parachute canopy material for acid contamination |
APF RAC214A |
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1st December 1989 |
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| Parachute Inspection Certificate |
APF RAC219A |
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1st December 1991 |
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| APF design standard for flag assemblies |
APF RAC222B |
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1st July 1995 |
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| Register of missing equipment |
APF RAC225E |
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1st July 1997 |
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| Reserve parachutes fitted with an AAD |
APF RAC227A |
|
1st July 1997 |
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| Strong Enterprises a) Dual Hawk use of unapproved components & b) Dual Hawk service life |
|
SB-APF100520-B |
13th May 2011 |
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| Standard for Equipment used by visiting foreign jumpers |
|
ES-APF010901-C |
11th April 2018 |
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| Standard for Parachute equipment which has been packed overseas |
|
ES-APF021201-C |
27th April 2018 |
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| Equipment reporting (Includes Form P3 Equipment Report - Editable) |
APF RAC212E |
|
2nd May 2018 |
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| Standard for Parachutist Single Point Restraint |
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ES APF060307-G |
12th July 2018 |
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| Installation instructions for P/N G025 - re APF ES 060307-G |
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A025 Issue 4
|
December 2018 |
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| Standard for Personal Flotation Device |
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ES APF071206-J |
12th February 2019 |
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| Air Safety Solutions G050 and G050-1 Life Preserver Packer, User |
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G050 PUMI |
January 2018 |
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| & Maintenance Instructions |
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| Standard for Compatibility of Components of Parachute Assemblies |
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ES APF14062019-B |
14th June 2019 |
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| Standard for Emergency Personnel Parachutes |
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ES APF081014-F |
14th June 2019 |
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Advanced Air Sports
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| Advanced Air Sports 3-Ring Riser Release |
APF RAC803A |
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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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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 |
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SB 2003 07 2 |
18th July 2003 |
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| Stainless steel adjusters |
|
TB 002 |
January 2004 |
|
| MiniforceTM Risers Ed 05/2004 Technical Bulletin |
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TB 003 |
May 2004 |
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| MiniforceTM Tandem Risers ED Technical Bulletin |
|
TB 004 |
May 2004 |
|
| Icon harness leg strap upgrade |
|
SB 071204 |
12th July 2004 |
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| Aerodyne Icon harness cutaway cable and cable housing |
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SB 110305 |
11th March 2005 |
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| Icon Container Grommet Inspection |
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SB 271107 |
27th November 2007 |
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| Aerodyne ICON alternate AAD Cutter position |
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SB 210108 |
25th January 2008 |
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| Aerodyne Icon S7, S8 and S9 Student rigs |
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SB 250609 |
25th June 2009 |
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| Aerodyne Icon Skyhook Riser Tuck Tab Modification |
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SB 140111 |
14th January 2011 |
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| Aviacom Argus AAD Installation Prohibited in Icons |
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SB 250311 |
25th March 2011 |
|
| Aerodyne Semi-stowless bag replacement & FAQs |
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SB 121817 |
18th December 2017 |
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Polish Parachute and paraglider manufacturer
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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 |
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SB C1/2 0108 |
22nd January 2008 |
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| Recall of certain CYPRES 2 units |
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SB C2 0408 |
21st April 2008 |
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| Rigging Safety Notice re closing loop through cutter |
|
Safety Rigging Notice |
29th Oct 2010 |
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| CYPRES Disc Up-date |
|
Note |
22nd Nov 2010 |
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| CYPRES loop & disc system |
|
Safety Rigging Notice |
21st April 2011 |
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| CYPRES2 Systems Test |
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SB C2 0113 |
31st January 2013 |
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| July 2013 Addendum to SB C2 0113 |
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Addendum to SBC20113 |
July 2013 |
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| December 2013 Addendum to SB C2 0113 |
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Addendum to SBC20113 |
Dec 2013 |
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| April 2016 CYPRES maintenance turns from mandatory to highly recommended |
|
Information Notice |
April 2016 |
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| Jan 2017 CYPRES maintenance and service life |
|
Information Notice |
26th January 2017 |
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Altico (see Peregrine Manufacturing Inc)
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| Reinforcement to stiffener on Dolphin main container top flap |
|
SB ASB060700 |
7th June 2000 |
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| Re Installation of Argus AAD |
|
ASB 0324111 |
24th March 2011 |
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| Cancellation of ASB 0324111 |
|
CANCELLATION |
29th March 2011 |
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| CASA Tandem Parachute Approval |
APF RAC218B |
|
1st December 1995 |
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| GQ Security Aeroconical (SAC) Parachutes |
|
AD/PARA/1 |
1988 |
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| GQ Types 350, 850 and 4.8m SAC Parachutes |
|
AD/PARA/2 |
1989 |
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| PA Safety Systems Pigmee |
|
AD/PARA/3 |
1993 |
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| Rigging Innovations Skyhook Reserve Parachute |
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AD/PARA/4 |
1993 |
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| Parachutes De France Connector Links |
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AD/PARA/5 |
1995 |
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| Vector Amp Fitting |
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AD/PARA/6 |
1999 |
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| MarS (Czech pilot emergency parachutes |
|
AD/PARA/7 Amdt 2 |
2003 |
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| Sratos 07 (Czech pilot emergency parachutes |
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AD/PARA/8 |
2002 |
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| RFS II, Emergency parachute opening mechanism (German) SB LBA 001 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| Tandem Vector RSL Ball can be positioned wrongly |
|
SBAAC030401 |
1st April 2003 |
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| Avalon Harness Containers Cutaway cable inspection |
|
AD |
20th June 2012 |
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| Argus AAD. Recall May 2006 units |
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SBAMM290506 |
29th May 2006 |
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| Argus AAD. Mandatory Cutter Replacement |
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SBAMMO21206/2 |
11th December 2006 |
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| Argus AAD. Mandatory Cutter Replacement (Replaced by SBAMMO050910/3) |
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SBAMMO050910/2 |
5th September 2010 |
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| Argus AAD. Mandatory Cutter Replacement |
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SBAMMO050910/3 |
7th December 2010 |
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| Argus AAD. Substandard Loop Washers |
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SBAMMO071210/1 |
7th December 2010 |
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| Argus Cutters Manufactured till August 2007 |
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SBAMMO050910/4 |
5th April 2011 |
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| Immediate & Mandatory Cutter Replacement Argus Cutter PN# Manufactured before Sept 07 |
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SBAMMO050811 |
6th August 2011 |
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| NOTE: See APF Technical Directive re use of Argus in equipment used by APF Members |
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APF TD 01/2011 |
28th March 2011 |
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| Advance Harness/Container S/N > 1100 |
|
SB050801 |
16th August 2005 |
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| Advance Harness/Container (Additional to SB 050801 |
|
SB051101 |
3rd November 2005 |
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| Advance Tandem system T1 & T2 MFG before April 2006, Diagonal back strap and clamp |
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SBAV070718 |
18th July 2007 |
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| Basik Air Statement re use of AADs in Advance and Seven harness container systems |
|
Statement |
31st March 2011 |
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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 |
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| BPA Safety Notice - Suspension of Argus AAD use for BPA |
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SN 1/10 |
17th November 2010 |
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| BPA Safety Information - Argus AAD back in Service |
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SI 1/10 |
26th November 2010 |
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| BPA Safety Notice - Suspension of Argus AAD use for BPA |
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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 |
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| BPA Safety Information - Vector Tandem (Grey) Ex-Military Containers & MVT 421 reserve canopies |
|
SI 3/15 |
6th August 2015 |
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| BPA Safety Information - Connector Links |
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SI 4/15 |
24th September 2015 |
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| BPA Safety Information - Next / Next Century Tandem |
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SI 5/15 |
20th November 2015 |
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| BPA Safety Information - MVTC-3R (421) Reserve Canopies |
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SI 6/15 |
25th November 2015 |
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| BPA Safety Information- Next / Next Century Tandem |
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SI 1/16 |
5th February 2016 |
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| BPA Safety Information Mandatory CYPRES & Maintenance |
|
SI 2/16 |
6th June 2016 |
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| BPA Safety Information CYPRES AAD Service Life Extension & Maintenance |
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SI 1/17
|
3rd February 2017 |
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| BPA Safety Information Update to BPA Safety Notice 1/99 (TSE Zerox Containers) |
|
SI 1/18
|
9th February 2018 |
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| BPA Safety Information Sky Wide Systems (SWS) Fire RSLs |
|
SI 2/18 |
26th September 2018 |
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| BPA Safety Information Harness Removable Component Parts & Harness Work |
|
SI 2/19 |
8th August 2019 |
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| RFS II, Emergency Parachute Opening Mechanism |
|
SB AD 2003 162 |
29th May 2003 |
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| Go to the CSPA Website for their list of Technical Bulletins |
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| Ripcord Pin test bulletin from Capewell |
|
SB CW03-01 |
29th May 2003 |
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| MS70101 Warning Notice |
APF RAC805B |
|
1st July 1988 |
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RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| Epic Drogue Kill-Line Calibration |
|
Product Advisory
|
12th December 2018 |
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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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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 |
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| TECHNO 240-B reserve (PdF Equipment) Mandatory packing modifications, Slider & Steering Line replacement |
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SB AD No 2006-0160-E 08/06/06 |
8th June 2006 |
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| SPEKON RE-5L Emergency Pilot and Aircrew Parachutes |
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AD 2008-0174-1 |
15th September 2008 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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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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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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|
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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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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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
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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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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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|
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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|
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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|
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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|
RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| Crossfire Canopy Safety bulletin |
|
SB NZ Aerosports |
25th October 2001 |
|
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|
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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|
RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| Centaurus recall |
APF RAC410A |
|
1st July 1986 |
|
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| 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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|
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 Shop S.A
|
RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
| Parachute Shop S.A. equipment |
APF RAC223A |
|
1st February 1995 |
|
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|
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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|
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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|
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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|
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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|
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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|
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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|
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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|
RAC |
Bulletin type/number |
Issue date |
SDPR Sigma Type Drogue - Product Advisory – Rev B
|
|
PA Rev B
|
4th February 2019 |
|
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|
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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|
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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|
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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| 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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|
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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|
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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|
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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|
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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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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|
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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|
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 |
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| 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 |
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| Product Advisory UPDATE to ADV-01-2017 Battery Replacement Vigil 1 |
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ADV-01-2017
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10th April 2018 |
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| Product Service Bulletin 01/2018 Firmware Update & High Altitude Jumps |
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PSB 01/2018
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19th April 2018 |
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| Product Service Bulletin 02/2018 Mandatory Inspection Vigil 2 SN 16000 to 21999 |
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PSB 02/2018 |
23rd October 2018 |
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Rigging Advisory Circulars
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) |
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| 103A |
APF Recognition Of Foreign Parachute Packer & Rigger Qualifications |
1st December 1988 |
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| 104 |
(reserved) |
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| 105 |
withdrawn (Sept 2001 – superseded by SB-APF010801-C) |
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| 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 |
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| 203B |
APF policy for determining in-service life for parachute equipment |
1st July 1995 |
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| 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) |
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| 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)
|
WHY SPORTZ
whysportz@bigpond.com
50 Ferntree Dr, BOMADERRY NSW 2541
Telephone: Ph 02 4421 4825 Roger Bird – Facsimile: Fx 02 4421 4825
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|
WINDSHEAR RIGGING SERVICES
dixie@iea.com.au
69 Adrian St, PALMYRA WA 6157
Telephone: Ph 08 9339 6439, Mbl 0412 122 041 Graham Lee – Facsimile: Fx 08 9339 6439
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Strong Enterprises Service Centres
Click Here for Strong Enterprises web site
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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.
 
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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.
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| 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
| 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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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)
FAA Riggers Handbook 2015
FAA Parachute Riggers Handbook 2015
Automatic Activation Devices (AADs)
International Parachute Commission (FAI) AAD Guide 2006
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.
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 |