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AD/PARA/4 - Rigging Innovations Skyhook Reserve Pilotchute

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This directive requires owners/operators of Rigging Innovations Skyhook reserve pilotchutes (PN 2233-( ), S/N 2405–5551) to have the pilotchute spring tension tested and any corrective work performed per Rigging Innovations Service Bulletin SB 1513 Rev A (compliance due 30 Nov 1993). It targets a narrow serial-numbered population, shifts inspection/repair costs to owners, and seeks to prevent recurrence of a pack‑closure incident by mandating the manufacturer’s prescribed test and remedies.

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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/4 Rigging Innovations Skyhook Reserve Pilotchute 8/93

Applicability: Skyhook reserve pilotchutes P/n 2233-( ) serial numbers 2405 to 5551 inclusive. Requirement: Action in accordance with Rigging Innovations SB 1513 Rev A dated 22 June 1992.

Note: FAA AD 93-08-02 Amdt. 39-8549 refers.

Compliance: Prior to 30 November 1993.

Background: This Directive requires testing of the pilotchutes to verify spring tension. It is prompted by an overseas incident of total pack closure of the pilotchute.

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