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 |
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| 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withdrawn (May 2003) |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withdrawn (Sept 2001 – superseded by SB-APF010801-C) |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withdrawn (superceded by APF SB No 081014) |
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| 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withdrawn (superceded by APF SB 081014) |
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| 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withdrawn (superceded by APF SB 081014) |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 |
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| 205 |
withdrawn (superceded by APF SB 081014) |
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| 206 |
withdrawn (20 Oct 2004) |
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| 207A |
Standardised nomenclature for ram-air inflated gliding wings |
1st November 1986 |
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| 208 |
withdrawn (18 Aug 1993) |
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| 209 |
withdrawn (18 Aug 1993) |
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| 210 |
withdrawn (18 Aug 1993) |
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| 211 |
withdrawn (superceded by APF SB 081014) |
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212D
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Equipment defect reporting |
12th September 2016 |
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| 213A |
Parachute canopy fabric tensile strength, non-destructive test method |
1st December 1989 |
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| 214A |
Testing of parachute canopy material for acid contamination |
1st December 1989 |
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| 215A |
withdrawn (superceded by APF ES 14062019) |
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| 216 |
withdrawn (Dec 2000) |
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| 217A |
withdrawn (Feb 2015) (Recommended lifetime on Vector Tandem components- see UPT web site) |
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| 218B |
CASA tandem parachute approval |
1st December 1995 |
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| 219A |
Parachute Inspection Certificate |
18th August 1993 |
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| 220 |
withdrawn (superceded by APF SB 081014) |
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| 221 |
withdrawn (Dec 1988) |
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| 222B |
APF Design Standard for flag assemblies |
1st July 1995 |
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| 223A |
Parachute Shop Southern Africa equipment |
1st February 1995 |
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| 224 |
withdrawn (superceded by APF SB 081014) |
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| 225E |
Register of missing equipment |
1st July 1997 |
| 226 |
withdrawn (Sept 2001) |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 312 |
withdrawn (Dec 2002) |
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| 313B |
Sea-pocket removal |
1st July 1995 |
| 314 |
withdrawn (01 Dec 1991 - superceded by RAC 322) |
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| 315B |
Phantom reserve kevlar reinforcing bands |
1st July 1988 |
| 316A |
Finite life GQ emergency parachutes |
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| 317A |
Relative Workshop Tandem double-brake system |
1st July 1988 |
| 318 |
withdrawn (01 Dec 1991 - superceded by RAC 322) |
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| 319 |
withdrawn (18 Aug 93 - superceded by RAC 217 - in turn withdrawn Feb 2015 superceded by UPT PSB 081893) |
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| 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) |
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| 324A |
Pioneer Hi-Lifter Tandem canopy reinforcement |
18th August 1993 |
| 325A |
Raven reserve 'Bikini' slider |
18th August 1993 |
| 326 |
(withdrawn - superceded by PA SB9301) |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 412 |
(reserved) |
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| 413 |
(withdrawn - superceded by PA SB8702) |
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| 414A |
Vector reserve pin protector flap mod. for CRW |
1st July 1987 |
| 415 |
(withdrawn - superceded by PA SB8802) |
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| 416A |
SST Racer service bulletin |
1st April 1988 |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 433A |
(withdrawn May 2010 – superseded by SB-APF100520) |
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| 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 |
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| 502B |
Maximum pull-force for reserve and emergency parachute activation devices |
1st January 1990 |
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| 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) |
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| 508A |
Cracked ripcord pins: Northern Lite III reserve ripcord |
1st December 1991 |
| 509A |
Pull out pilot-chute (POP) modification |
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| 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 |
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| 602A |
Para-Flite reserve 'Safety Stow' |
1st April 1987 |
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| 603A |
Static-line assisted pilot chute deployment |
1st April 1987 |
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| 604A |
Relative Workshop Tandem Vector drogue bridle stop tab modification |
1st February 1990 |
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| 605C |
Talon Skyhook pilot chute |
1st May 2004 |
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| 606 |
(withdrawn - superceded by PA SB9101) |
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| 607 |
(withdrawn - superceded by PA SB9702) |
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| 608A |
Vector Tandem Double-Ended Drogue Release Riser Closing Loop |
1st May 1998 |
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| 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 |
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| 702 |
withdrawn 15 Nov 92 |
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| 703 |
withdrawn 9 Feb 94 |
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| 704 |
withdrawn product no longer in service |
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| 705 |
withdrawn 9 Feb 94 |
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| 706 |
withdrawn 9 Feb 94 |
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| 707 |
withdrawn 9 Feb 94 |
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| 708 |
withdrawn, CYPRES servicing now addresses requirement |
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| 709 |
withdrawn - superceded by FXC SB 15 Nov 92 |
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| 710 |
withdrawn - superceded by Strong Enterprises SB |
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| 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 |
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| 802A |
APF Policy on 'rapide links' |
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| 803A |
Advanced Air Sports 3-ring riser inspection |
1st November 1985 |
| 804A |
(withdrawn Aug 2001 – see SB-APF010801-C) |
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| 805B |
MS 70101 warning notice |
1st July 1988 |
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| 806 |
(withdrawn Aug 2001 – see SB-APF010801-C) |
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| 807 |
(withdrawn Aug 2001 – see SB-APF010801-C) |
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| 808 |
(withdrawn Aug 2001 – see SB-APF010801-C) |
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| 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) |
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| 812A |
Northern Light - release inspection |
1st April 1986 |
| 813 |
(withdrawn 1 Dec 98) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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