reusch 0 #1 April 28, 2006 The Techno 240-B Reserve from Parachute de France das been grounded by the EASA for all EASA-Member-states. EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD No : 2006-0105-E - Date: 28. April 2006 Type Approval Holder’s Name : Parachutes de France Type/Model designation(s) : Techno 240-B ETSO Number : DGAC France F.O.095 ATA 25 Equipment – Temporary grounding of reserve parachute Applicability: Techno 240-B, P/N: R 01-240-B – All serial numbers – Reserve Parachute Reason: A slow deployment of the reserve canopy TECHNO 240-B has been determined. It has been determined that the allowable opening altitude loss / opening time is not met. The proposed solution of Parachutes de France Safety Bulletin BSC_06_002, dated 21.04.2006 is not accepted by EASA to provide an equivalent level of safety. As a consequence the unit may not act as a safety device. Effective Date: 28. April 2006 Compliance: Accomplish the following immediately after the effective date of this airworthiness directive: THE USE OF ALL THE Techno 240-B PERSONAL PARACHUTES IS PROHIBITED NOTE: This is an interim AD action and will be amended after compliance with the requirements has been shown. Ref. Publications: none ---------------- Best regards Guido Reusch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
