AD 84-06-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | 3-Ring Incorporated | Parachute Harnesses | Airworthiness Directives; PARACHUTE HARNESSES MANUFACTURED UNDER TSO-C23B: Applies to all of the following manufacturer's Parachute Harnesses using the 3-Ring Inc. Release System |
| appliance | 3-Ring Incorporated | Parachute Harnesses | Airworthiness Directives; PARACHUTE HARNESSES MANUFACTURED UNDER TSO-C23B: Applies to all of the following manufacturer's Parachute Harnesses using the 3-Ring Inc. Release System |
Unsafe Condition
Possible fouling of a reserve parachute canopy by a main canopy which cannot be separated from the harness due to the large ring of the 3-Ring Inc. release system identified by Part Numbers RW-1-82 or RW-1-83.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the harness to determine if it incorporates a 3-Ring Inc. release system with large rings identified by Part Numbers RW-1-82 or RW-1-83. If both findings are positive, replace or test the large rings per 3-Ring Safety Bulletin No. 3 dated February 15, 1984. Actions must be done by an FAA certified Parachute Rigger, Parachute Loft, or manufacturer.
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Compliance Time
prior to next jump, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Parachute Harnesses manufactured by Adventure Loft, Inc., Aerotech Inc., Altitude Shop, The Annex, Bill Coe, Bureau of Land Management, The Chute Shop, Rec Whse, Flying High, Embury Sky Systems, LLB Enterprise, G.Q. Security Parachutes, Inc., National Parachute Supply, Inc., McLaughlin Para Center, North American Aerodynamics, Nytech Inc., Parachute Associates, Inc., Para Flite, Inc., Para Gear Equipment Co., Para Phernalia, Para Wing SA, Pioneer Parachute Co., Inc., Ray Hara C/O Cazer Para Loft, Reltny Parachute Service, Relative Workshop, Inc., Rogersport, Sky Supplies, SSK Industries Inc., Strong Enterprise, Inc., Thomas Sports Equipment LTD, Weckbecker, Westgaard Parachute Enterprise, and Westway Parachuting Enterprise, using the 3-Ring Inc. Release System.
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Federal Register Abstract
Parachute Harnesses
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-06-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-06-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PARACHUTE HARNESSES MANUFACTURED UNDER TSO-C23B: Applies to all of the f...Show more Subject: Parachute Harnesses Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/09/1984 Make: 3-Ring Incorporated Model: Parachute Harnesses Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 84-06-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4839 AD NUMBER: 84-06-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PARACHUTE HARNESSES MANUFACTURED UNDER TSO-C23B: Applies to all of the following manufacturer's Parachute Harnesses using the 3-Ring Inc. Release System ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 9, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-06-05 PARACHUTE HARNESSES MANUFACTURED UNDER TSO-C23B: Amendment 39-4839. Applies to all of the following manufacturer's parachute harnesses using the 3-Ring Inc. release system: Adventure Loft, Inc. Aerotech Inc. Altitude Shop The Annex Bill Coe Bureau of Land Management The Chute Shop Rec Whse Flying High Embury Sky Systems LLB Enterprise G.Q. Security Parachutes, Inc. National Parachute Supply, Inc McLaughlin Para Center North American Aerodynamics Nytech Inc. Parachute Associates, Inc. Para Flite, Inc. Para Gear Equipment Co. Para Phernalia Para Wing SA Pioneer Parachute Co., Inc. Ray Hara C/O Cazer Para Loft Reltny Parachute Service Relative Workshop, Inc Rogersport Sky Supplies SSK Industries Inc. Strong Enterprise, Inc. Thomas Sports Equipment LTD Weckbecker Westgaard Parachute Enterprise Westway Parachuting Enterprise Compliance: Required prior to next jump, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible fouling of a reserve parachute canopy by a main canopy which cannot be separated from the harness, accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect the harness to determine whether or not it incorporates a 3-Ring Inc. release system, and if incorporated, whether or not the large ring of this assembly is identified by either Part Number RW-1-82 or RW-1-83. (b) If either finding of the inspection in paragraph (a) is negative, no further action is required. (c) If both findings of the inspection in paragraph (a) are positive, replace or test the large rings in accordance with 3-Ring Safety Bulletin No. 3 dated February 15, 1984. (1) Replace defective rings or identify acceptable rings in accordance with the instructions in this bulletin. (d) Replacement and testing of the large rings must be accomplished by an FAA certified Parachute Rigger, an FAA certificated Parachute Loft or the manufacturer of the parachute harness involved. (e) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1075 Inner Loop Road, College Park, Georgia 30337. This amendment becomes effective on April 9, 1984. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-06-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-06-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PARACHUTE HARNESSES MANUFACTURED UNDER TSO-C23B: Applies to all of the f...Show more Subject: Parachute Harnesses Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/09/1984 Make: 3-Ring Incorporated Model: Parachute Harnesses Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 84-06-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4839 AD NUMBER: 84-06-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PARACHUTE HARNESSES MANUFACTURED UNDER TSO-C23B: Applies to all of the following manufacturer's Parachute Harnesses using the 3-Ring Inc. Release System ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 9, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-06-05 PARACHUTE HARNESSES MANUFACTURED UNDER TSO-C23B: Amendment 39-4839. Applies to all of the following manufacturer's parachute harnesses using the 3-Ring Inc. release system: Adventure Loft, Inc. Aerotech Inc. Altitude Shop The Annex Bill Coe Bureau of Land Management The Chute Shop Rec Whse Flying High Embury Sky Systems LLB Enterprise G.Q. Security Parachutes, Inc. National Parachute Supply, Inc McLaughlin Para Center North American Aerodynamics Nytech Inc. Parachute Associates, Inc. Para Flite, Inc. Para Gear Equipment Co. Para Phernalia Para Wing SA Pioneer Parachute Co., Inc. Ray Hara C/O Cazer Para Loft Reltny Parachute Service Relative Workshop, Inc Rogersport Sky Supplies SSK Industries Inc. Strong Enterprise, Inc. Thomas Sports Equipment LTD Weckbecker Westgaard Parachute Enterprise Westway Parachuting Enterprise Compliance: Required prior to next jump, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible fouling of a reserve parachute canopy by a main canopy which cannot be separated from the harness, accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect the harness to determine whether or not it incorporates a 3-Ring Inc. release system, and if incorporated, whether or not the large ring of this assembly is identified by either Part Number RW-1-82 or RW-1-83. (b) If either finding of the inspection in paragraph (a) is negative, no further action is required. (c) If both findings of the inspection in paragraph (a) are positive, replace or test the large rings in accordance with 3-Ring Safety Bulletin No. 3 dated February 15, 1984. (1) Replace defective rings or identify acceptable rings in accordance with the instructions in this bulletin. (d) Replacement and testing of the large rings must be accomplished by an FAA certified Parachute Rigger, an FAA certificated Parachute Loft or the manufacturer of the parachute harness involved. (e) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1075 Inner Loop Road, College Park, Georgia 30337. This amendment becomes effective on April 9, 1984. FOOTER:
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