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AD/PARA/1 - GQ Security Aeroconical (SAC) Parachutes

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CASA mandates that all parachute canopies model 79A1684 be taken out of service immediately and the TSO‑C23b marking removed or obliterated after discovery of fabric deterioration next to mesh panels. Owners and operators must cease use forthwith and bear replacement/disposal costs; the AD points to FAA AD 88‑05‑08 and APF RAC No. 314 for related guidance.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/PARA/1 GQ Security Aeroconical (SAC) Parachutes 6/88

Applicability: All model 79A1684 parachute canopies.

Requirement: Remove or obliterate TSO-C23b marking from the parachute canopy and remove canopy from service.

FAA AD 88-05-08 refers.

Compliance: Forthwith.

Background: Defective canopies have been found both in Australia and overseas where the fabric adjacent to mesh panels has deteriorated in strength.

Australian Parachute Federation (APF) Rigging Advisory Circular (RAC) No 314 refers.

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