{"id":"F2006B06060","name":"AD/PARA/3 - PA Safety Systems Pigmee","slug":"ad-para-3-pa-safety-systems-pigmee","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":114458,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B06060-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/PARA/3 - PA Safety Systems Pigmee","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 22.10.0\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\nCOMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n \n\n![](image.001.png)  Parachute Equipment\n\n \n\nAD/PARA/3 PA Safety Systems Pigmee 3/93\n\nApplicability: All Pigmee S007; 007(A), (B), (C) and (D) parachutes that incorporate the single operation system to activate the reserve.\n\n \n\nRequirement: Action in accordance with PA Safety Systems Product Recall titled “Pigmee Red Handle (reserve ripcord) Proof Test and dated 16 November 1992.\n\n \n\nCompliance: Prior to further use after 4 March 1993.\n\n \n\nBackground: During a periodic inspection a Red Handle ripcord was found to be in poor condition.\n\nWhen tested the handle failed at ten percent of the required load.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive applies to a specific set of Pigmee S007 parachute models that incorporate the single-operation reserve system and requires compliance with a named manufacturer product recall by a stated date (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance). The document as supplied shows no amendment, expansion or contraction of that original listed scope."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, clearly defined applicability to specific Pigmee S007 models (Applicability)","Single, straightforward compliance requirement that delegates technical steps to a named manufacturer recall (Requirement)","Fixed compliance cutoff date with simple usage prohibition until complied with (Compliance)","Limited procedural or enforcement detail; reliance on an external document (the product recall) for technical instructions (Requirement)","No layered permissions, exemptions or long compliance schedule to manage"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD legally requires owners/operators of Pigmee S007 family parachutes that use the single‑operation reserve system to carry out the PA Safety Systems recall “Pigmee Red Handle (reserve ripcord) Proof Test” (16 Nov 1992). Affected parachutes must not be used after 4 March 1993 until the proof test and any remedial action are completed. It protects safety after inspection showed the red handle failed under load; costs and arrangements fall to operators unless otherwise agreed."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete, targeted safety directive addressing a specific mechanical defect in specific equipment. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of mandating a safety inspection/fix for the identified parachute models."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 200 words)","Only 4 defined elements: specific parachute models, one specific component (red handle/ripcord), one external document reference (the product recall), and one deadline","Single unconditional requirement with clear compliance date","No cross-references to other legislation or regulations beyond the parent Civil Aviation Regulations 1998","No nested conditions or exceptions","Straightforward cause-and-effect: defect found → mandatory fix required"],"plain_english_summary":"This is an **Airworthiness Directive** (a mandatory safety order) issued by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority. It applies to specific **Pigmee parachute models** (S007 and variants) that use a particular reserve activation system.\n\n**What it requires:**\n- Owners must carry out a specific safety check on the red handle (ripcord) used to deploy the reserve parachute\n- The check must follow PA Safety Systems' product recall procedure from November 1992\n- This must be done **before using the parachute again after 4 March 1993**\n\n**Why it matters:**\nA routine inspection found a red handle in bad condition that failed under load at only 10% of the strength it should have. This is a critical safety issue — if the reserve parachute doesn't deploy properly because the handle breaks, the parachutist could be seriously injured or killed.\n\n**Who it affects:**\nAnyone who owns or operates these specific Pigmee parachute models with the single-operation reserve system."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-para-3-pa-safety-systems-pigmee","history":"/api/acts/ad-para-3-pa-safety-systems-pigmee/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-para-3-pa-safety-systems-pigmee/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-para-3-pa-safety-systems-pigmee/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-para-3-pa-safety-systems-pigmee/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-para-3-pa-safety-systems-pigmee/documents"}}