PhreeZone 20 #101 January 14, 2014 The factory failed to install one in the cutter head. There is no way for a rigger to inspect to verify that a cutter is installed so you are taking the factory at their word that they inspected it via X-Ray to verify it was installed correctly.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #102 January 14, 2014 PhreeZoneThe factory failed to install one in the cutter head. There is no way for a rigger to inspect to verify that a cutter is installed so you are taking the factory at their word that they inspected it via X-Ray to verify it was installed correctly. It is possible for the rigger to verify the presence of a cutter, as Vigil specified that riggers should do through the magnet testtest: http://www.vigil.aero/wp-content/uploads/roduct_Service_Bulletin_-_PSB_8_-_2011-10-20.pdf I do agree that the failure was on the factory, not the rigger."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #103 January 14, 2014 PhreeZoneThe factory failed to install one in the cutter head. There is no way for a rigger to inspect to verify that a cutter is installed so you are taking the factory at their word that they inspected it via X-Ray to verify it was installed correctly. Thanks Eric, I wasn't aware of that. Yea, I guess that would be on the AAD. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #104 January 14, 2014 That is correct for riggers to know after the issuance of the Service Bulletin but prior to this there were no methods to test except for a X-Ray.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
degeneration 5 #105 January 15, 2014 DarrinHHow have you guys who purchased it liked it so far? I switch it on, and I've never had to use it. It hasn't malfunctioned on me. I like mine just as much as I like the Vigil in my other rig and the Cypres I've used in the past.Sky Switches - Affordable stills camera tongue switches and conversion adaptors, supporting various brands of camera (Canon, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darrinh 0 #106 January 23, 2014 Thanks. It is ordered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
degeneration 5 #107 August 1, 2014 Bumping an old thread, but an fyi: the m2 is approved for use in the SWS Fire but not approved in the Thomas Sports Teardrop. I believe the latter is due to no testing being done.Sky Switches - Affordable stills camera tongue switches and conversion adaptors, supporting various brands of camera (Canon, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skez 0 #108 August 1, 2014 Also approved in parachutes australia talons..and rigging innovationsFTMC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeythesauce 0 #109 May 29, 2015 well put... thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
