January 25, 2005
Safety Notice
Subject:
Re-designation of use.
Models Affected
equipped with a single strand adjustable main lift web.
: All models of SST/Racers, Racer Elites & Racer Trainers
Background:
years. It was superceded with a double strand pulley system for adjustment of the
main lift web.
Recent developments and increased understanding with the deployment anomalies
generated by malfunctioning Ram-Air parachutes indicate that the left/right
distribution of loads may exceed the strength capacity of the original design.
These anomalies could cause failure of the main lift web.
This has not happened on Jump Shack equipment but we believe that theoretically
it could happen and that all single strand adjustable Main lift webs are vulnerable.
The above listed equipment has not been manufactured for over 8
Action:
restricted to
The above identified equipment must be re-designated as and useROUND PARACHUTES ONLY. This is mandatory.
Compliance Date:
Immediately.
Authority:
Engineering Manager
Parachute Labs. Inc.
1665 Lexington Ave. # 106
Deland, Fl. 32724
John B. Sherman
Distribution:
2. All Jump Shack Dealers.
3. Parachute Industry Association
4. All Parachuting Publications.
5. All National Aero Clubs, Parachuting Section.
6. All Military Parachute Organizations.
7. Jump Shack Web Site
1. All owners affected by this Safety Notice.
