councilman24 37 #26 July 21, 2003 It's a service bulletin on a part never warrenteed for any use. But, I'm on your side. They should be replaced but that hasn't been the history in the Parachute Industry. BTW, if it breaks during the test (instead of in the air) you should just feel lucky and not worry about the money. Of course since the problem hasn't been identified by Capewell are there any NEW and unaffected pins available? And what's really a shame is that the FAA is so reluctant to issue AWD's on parachutes these days.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #27 July 21, 2003 that was a concern too. I mean if they havent figured out whats wrong with it then how do you buy a replacement?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #28 July 21, 2003 QuoteI understand that, but If I got the rig before june 01 I cant see how the reserve RC would be newer. its the original handle...I willcheck it before I jump anyway but its a bit of a relief knowing that the dates are after the birth of my rig I tried to explain that to someone also this weekend. I said my rig is July 1999. I have not replaced my reserve ripcord since I had it assembled in Aug, 1999. "I dont' think they bot reserve ripcords from future. But I'm not a rigger, so what do I know". JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #29 July 21, 2003 Quotei mean recalls usually mean a free replacement. Not in aviation. Almost never means free replacement. Ask all the lycoming powered aircraft owners who recently had to have crankshafts inspected/replaced. And a Major overhaul of a powerplant is a little more expensive than a ripcord.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #30 July 21, 2003 yea but I was mistaken. this isnt a "Recall" its more of a mandatory safety checkMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
effinjump 0 #31 July 22, 2003 It may have already been noticed that MIRAGE SYSTEMS was the ONLY manufacturer to issue a recall on these things, way back in April, I believe. Capewell is the manufacturer who supplies pins to almost THE ENTIRE skydiving industry. In this case, it doesn't matter what brand container you are jumping, because you can probably bet your life that there's a pin made by Capewell on your back. Alone, Mirage Systems quickly and decisively acted on new information and issued a sweeping mandatory recall to protect our lives. Why would other harness/container manufacturers choose to be silent? There is only one answer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #32 July 22, 2003 QuoteThere is only one answer... Please...... dont be such a drama queen. The others did not issue a SB (not a recall) based on the incidents, the manufacturer of the pins (CW) regarded this as a problem with possibly one batch that was traced to a supply to Mirage. They others did not issue a SB since it was not viewed as relevant at them time.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #33 July 22, 2003 QuoteTHAT is what is important; it is the only proof of when the ripcord was assembled. True......but I also know that it's the original RC handle. In fact....there has never been a reserve ride on my rig yet. (Knock on Wood) Only practice at repack time so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
