UPT Releases a Sigma Service Bulletin
United Parachute Technologies issued service bulletin #20111109 on November 9th, 2011, regarding inspection of the top diagonal attachment point on all Sigma Sport Tandem systems.
Download the document below or contact UPT for more information.
Emergency Vigil Service Bulletin
Download Vigil AAD Product Service Bulletin #7 * or view the original Service Bulletin announcement.
*[Note: Original service bulletin was issued as 5 separate images. PDF compiled by Blue Skies Mag, no responsibility taken for errors in compiling.]
UPT Service Bulletin
United Parachute Technologies (UPT), makers of the popular Vector containers, have released Service Bulletin #20110523 for Vector 3 Sport and Student SE containers following a recent incident at Skydive Chicago, Ottawa, IL.
From the bulletin:
BACKGROUND: It was reported that a student jumper after pulling at a planned altitude of 5000’, experienced a very hard opening and broke the upper double zigzag stitching that holds the diagonals in place and tore most of the ring cover off (See Fig1). This allowed the large ring riser attachment to be pulled far away from its normal position, deforming the over the shoulder section of padding and in turn pulled the RSL lanyard releasing the reserve pilot chute.
UPT strongly recommends that you inspect that area of your container for broken stitches, before the next jump and that you consult your rigger if you have any questions or are unsure.
This bulletin is not yet available on UPT’s website, but can be viewed on the webpage of SKYMIK Rigger. Visit this link to view the entire service bulletin complete with pictures illustrating what to look for and how.
Argus Service Bulletin: Cutter Update
In the exciting saga of Argus Service Bulletins, we now present you a brand new one, fresh from the inbox, straight form the horses mouth: Product Service Bulletin from Aviacom.
At the same time, Argus has released a new User’s Manual for download and reminds Argus owners to make sure to replace batteries after the mandatory 12 months.
From the common sense files, regardless of who made your AAD, we here at Blue Skies Mag think it’s probably a good idea to follow manufacturers recommendations when it comes to making sure whatever its that makes your AAD tick, keeps on ticking properly, so all ya other AAD equipped peeps feel free to make sure your batteries are in good shape before summer hits. Your lovely rigger can help with this.
The new service bulletin can be accessed here.
Rigging Innovations Issues Argus Service Bulletin
Rigging Innovations has released Service Bulletin #1548, and thereby withdrawing their company approval for installation of the Aviacom Argus AAD in any and all Rigging Innovations harness and container products.
The bulletin states that over the past three years and in particular in recent months, documented reports from the field have shown Argus AAD firings that failed to cut the reserve locking loop. With the RI container design, this failure mode may interfere with or prevent manual activation of the reserve – or in other words, if the cutter fails to sever the reserve loop, pulling the ripcord may not be sufficient to fully open the reserve container.
Please download the full service bulletin document below and contact Rigging Innovations directly with any questions.
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