F-111 shelf life

[katzas 1]

Anybody know with some degree of accuracy what the shelf life of properly stored F-111 is? I have a 7 cell Wizard with less than 100 jumps on it that has been stored in the container, dry, temp controlled, no UV exposure for about 20+ years.

[gowlerk 2,216]

I don't really have an accurate answer for that exact question. But the 20 years of storage should not be an issue. I pack 25 year old reserve parachutes on a regular basis. My guess is that no one can really answer the question you pose directly.

Ken

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[woppyvac 0]

you can always have the material pull tested.

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[wmw999 2,460]

Having had a 20-year-old rig that was in great shape, and evaluated a 20-year-old main that tore easily, I'd suggest this one -- case-by-case basis.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[riggerrob 643]

Nylon has a shelf life or fifty or more years, when stored correctly.

[strife 0]

Lyke

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katzas

Anybody know with some degree of accuracy what the shelf life of properly stored F-111 is? I have a 7 cell Wizard with less than 100 jumps on it that has been stored in the container, dry, temp controlled, no UV exposure for about 20+ years.

I have a 270 Wiz with 200 jumps on it...it comes down 'bout like a meteor, and flares like a brick. But the good news is it opens REAL soft...1500' snivels!

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