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AD Number:
93-08-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
92-NM-136-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; RIGGING INNOVATIONS, INC. Skyhook Reserve Pilotchutes, Part Number 2233-(...Show more
Subject:
Reserve Pilotchutes
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/27/1993
Make:
Rigging Innovations, Inc.
Model:
Skyhook Reserve Pilotchutes
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 93-08-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   92-NM-136-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-8549

AD NUMBER:   93-08-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; RIGGING INNOVATIONS, INC. Skyhook Reserve Pilotchutes, Part Number 2233-( ), Serial Numbers 2405 through 5551, inclusive

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 27, 1993.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
93-08-02 RIGGING INNOVATIONS, INC.: Amendment 39-8549. Docket 92-NM-136-AD.

Applicability: Skyhook reserve pilotchutes, part number 2233-( ), serial numbers 2405 through 5551, inclusive; certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

To ensure safe descent of the parachutist, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, conduct a field pilotchute spring test, testing procedure TP-19F001, in accordance with Rigging Innovations Service Bulletin 1513, Revision A, dated June 22, 1992. The minimum spring tension allowable for passing the test is 18 lbs.

(1) If the pilotchute passes the test, mark "SB-1513A" on the cap in indelible ink, along with the date of the test. The pilotchute may then be returned to service.

(2) If the pilotchute fails the test, the pilotchute must be removed from service. Prior to any further use of the pilotchute, it must be modified according to Rigging Innovations Product Modification Procedure PMP-1213. Once it is modified, it may be returned to service.

(b) Within 10 days after completion of the test required by paragraph (a) of this AD, the operator must notify Rigging Innovations, Inc., of all test results. The following information is to be included: serial number of the Skyhook pilotchute, results of the test including the tension of the spring, date of the test, and name and qualification of the person performing the test. Information collection requirements contained in this regulation have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and have been assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056.

(c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO.

NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Los Angeles ACO.

(d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

(e) The test shall be done in accordance with Rigging Innovations Service Bulletin 1513, Revision A, dated June 22, 1992, which includes Attachment A to Service Bulletin 1513, Revision A, June 22, 1992. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Rigging Innovations, Inc., 236-C East 3rd Street, Perris, California 92570. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

(f) This amendment becomes effective on May 27, 1993.

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