Australian rules about PD reserves.

[icevideot 0]

I was wondering if someone could tell me if Australians have to send their PD reserves back for inspection when all the packing blocks are checked off like we do here in the States.

I would prefer to hear from an active rigger in Australia if possible.

Thanks.

"... this ain't a Nerf world."

[mrbiceps 0]

your probably better asking this question on
www.skysurfer.com.au
there are alot of australian riggers that log onto that site buddy. I am fairly sure the answer is no. My understanding is that as long as a rigger deems the reserve to be safe he will pack it. cheers

[icevideot 0]

Thanks for the advice. I joined skysurfer and posted the question but haven't had any responses yet.

"... this ain't a Nerf world."

[LavaLady 0]

Or maybe get in touch with the APF Director of Rigging to pose your question. His contacts are posted on the APF web site at: http://docs.apf.asn.au/index.php/Technical_Directors

[RIGGER 0]

What are the differences between Australia & USA or other places that you asked that ?

The PR's / OP's / VR360's MUST be sent back to PD for re-certification after 40 repacks (Full Boxes) or 25 deployments which came first.

Without that PD factory re-certification the reserve is NOT legal to use & riggers should not pack it.

It is the Mfg. instructions which are in the manual & part of the canopy FAA TSO approval.

Be Safe !!!

[brettski74 0]

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What are the differences between Australia & USA or other places that you asked that ?

The FAA has no jurisdiction in Australia. That's a difference.

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Without that PD factory re-certification the reserve is NOT legal to use & riggers should not pack it.

How do you know that there's not some other arrangement for dealing with old reserves, such as perhaps a local agent that is set up and able to do the recertification?

[kmfreefly 0]

Besides what Rigger said, why wouldn't you want it inspected? If the owners rigger actually marked off the boxes each time it would have to be at least 13 years old (by old US regulations)

Karl

[RIGGER 0]

The mfg. manual & instructions do have the power at any place & can not be changed by owners / riggers.

Only PD re-certify the PR's / OP's / VR360's - it is by the manual & it is mandatory.

When the re-certification procees is approved a NEW label will be added on the canopy with the new limits.

Why so hard to follow the mfg. instructions ??

Be Safe !!!

[icevideot 0]

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why wouldn't you want it inspected?

There is a difference in not wanting it inspected and not wanting to pay the shipping costs back and forth from another continent. I expect my reserve to be inspected every time it is packed.

As far as the required factory inspection, if the other manufacturers don't have the same requirement how can it be truly necessary? I jump PD reserves because they are excellent products and the company is comitted to both research and safety. I would still jump a rig fitted with a TSO'd reserve from another manufacturer however. I just may be hesitant to overload them as quickly as I would a PD.

You have falsely jumped to a conclusion that I want to avoid an inspection. That is not true. I just want to know if this is a veritable "hidden cost" for someone in Australia if they bought a pd reserve that is getting close to filling all the squares.

It does seem arrogant to think our regulations automatically apply to other countries that are capable of making their own decisions. It just seems better to ask.

Shalom and soft landings.

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