CrazyL 0 #26 March 8, 2007 I agree Lee. I don't want to be hung out to dry, nor have responsibilty and liabilty for anyone that i don't rig for. To me, SunPath has to authorize me in writing to alter their equipment, prior to me performing any alteration. I'm getting very picky in who I do parachute rigging for these days and the gear that i'll work on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #27 March 8, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteThey have already given permission for a Master Rigger to remove the RSL by saying they are the only ones allowed to remove it. Whats the problem?? As long as a master rigger removes the RSL, or documents that the RSL has been removed correctly, It is legal to jump, pack, etc. Oh, and it is an alteration, not a modification.. Yes! and as a master rigger what must you have in hand that enables you to alter or modify a system from its manufactured configuration? Authorization (in writing) from the representative of the FAA or the Manufacture. The bulletin issued from Sunpath states that they "Strongly" advise against removal or disconnecting the RSL System. First I do not consider this bulletin to represent an authorization issued to myself to allow me personally as the master rigger to change this system when the same document "Strongly" advises against it. How do I justify my decision for removal in a court of law when I have been left out in the cold with the wording of the bulletin? So I am left to justify on my own behalf these considered exceptions that are mentioned? These exceptions are not named or identified which leaves the barn door open for interpertation. Smells of the saying scape goat! Just my opinion. ___________________________________ I tend to agree with you. The use of the words 'strongly advise against it' does leave room for interpretation. If, they were to state that it 'must' not be removed, that's quite clear. Don't remove it! When the words 'strongly' advise it not be removed, to me, that leaves it wide open for interpretation. Also, it has been my experience that the FAA will 'back' the manufacturer. Until there is more clarification on this matter... I'm not touching one. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
