diverup13k 0 #1 August 8, 2006 has anything been found out if my cypres still work after its out of service date? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 August 8, 2006 All Cypres units have a self-destruct chip embedded in them that will cause the unit to spontaneously combust immediately upon reaching the end of their service life. Best make sure it's not in your rig at that time. (The serious answer is that it'll probably continue to work but good luck finding a rigger to install it)."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #3 August 8, 2006 It will most likely still work, but: a) it's outside its design specifications; you're basically a test pilot at that point b) riggers generally will refuse to install it (you probably knew all that.) There is, however, no inherent reason it will stop working on a certain date. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
georgerussia 0 #4 August 8, 2006 Quotea) it's outside its design specifications; you're basically a test pilot at that point b) riggers generally will refuse to install it and (c) it is not legal to jump with it from the airplane, as it violates FAR 105.43 (c).* Don't pray for me if you wanna help - just send me a check. * Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #5 August 8, 2006 Quote (c) it is not legal to jump with it from the airplane, as it violates FAR 105.43 (c). So, it's OK to use it on a base jump. _____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyboy 0 #6 August 8, 2006 QuoteSo, it's OK to use it on a base jump. But remember: you have to pass 1500 feet before cypress changes to active status If your parachute fails to open, remember you have the rest of your live to fix it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdiver 0 #7 August 8, 2006 quick ? what do you have to do if it does fire, does this prolong the life or do you have to buy a new onelight travels faster than sound, that's why some people appear to be bright until you hear them speak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #8 August 9, 2006 Quotequick ? what do you have to do if it does fire, does this prolong the life or do you have to buy a new one Assuming this is a serious question ... If your AAD does fire, you will need to replace the cutter, not the entire unit. The life of the unit is the life of the unit no matter whether it's been used or not, installed or not. If it was manufactured in 2000 and sat on a shelf for 12 years, it would still expire in 2012. If it was installed in a rig for 12 years it would expire in 2012. If it fired 20 times in those 12 years it would still expire in 2012."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
