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AD/PARA/5 - Parachutes De France - Connector Links

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This AD applies to certain Parachutes De France P512()01 units (delivered after 21 June 1994 with listed serial numbers) and requires inspection of the connector links joining canopy to harness to verify full thread engagement and correct torque, using the manufacturer’s instructions.

Owners/operators must remove affected units from service until inspected (deadline: before use after 14 September 1995); they bear inspection and repair costs. The directive follows discovery of loose connector links.

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AD/PARA/5 - Parachutes De France - Connector Links

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/PARA/5 Parachutes De France - Connector Links 10/95

Applicability: Parachutes De France emergency parachutes P512()01 delivered after 21 June 1994, and with the following serial numbers:

DE039 to DE046	DF001 to DF024	DG001 to DG017
DH001 to DH006	DJ001 to DJ019	DM001 to DM025
EC001 to EC031	ED001 to ED025	EE001 to EE019

Requirement: Inspect the connector links between the canopy and the harness container, and verify full thread engagement and torque in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Note: DGAC AD 95-131(AB) and Parachutes De France ASB P512-25-002 refer.

Compliance: Prior to further use after 14 September 1995.

Background: During a periodic inspection a parachute was found with loose connector links.

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