lightfalling 0 #1 May 25, 2012 Got a couple of quick ejectors on some tandem harnesses that don't spring back to automaticly close the quick ejector. I have been told that it is a common thing to happen and as long as it snaps shut it the quick ejector is still good. I tend to agree that it doesnt interfere with the actual function of the quick ejector when it is being used. Just looking for other peoples opinions/knowledge on the subject. Is the quick ejector garbage because of a broken spring? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #2 May 25, 2012 Are you sure you have quick ejectors or are they B-12 snaps? SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightfalling 0 #3 May 25, 2012 I'm sure. They are on the side connectors of the tandem passenger harness Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemedic 7 #4 May 25, 2012 QuoteGot a couple of quick ejectors on some tandem harnesses that don't spring back to automaticly close the quick ejector. I have been told that it is a common thing to happen and as long as it snaps shut it the quick ejector is still good. I tend to agree that it doesnt interfere with the actual function of the quick ejector when it is being used. Just looking for other peoples opinions/knowledge on the subject. Is the quick ejector garbage because of a broken spring? I recently refused to repack a PEP. The hardware for the leg straps and the chest strap were quick ejector and the return spring in all three of them were broken. Personally, I wouldn't use those harnesses. If a side connector were to come undone it could make a tandem jump go very badly. Replacing the side connection hardware on tandem harness is pretty easy anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
excaza 1 #5 May 25, 2012 QuoteI have been told that it is a common thing to happen and as long as it snaps shut it the quick ejector is still good. Technically? Most likely. But why take the chance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #6 May 27, 2012 "Quote... Is the quick ejector garbage because of a broken spring? ..." ....................................................................... Yes! Fortunately, the adjustable QE Snaps (on tandem side straps) are comparatively easy to replace. As for the fixed QE Snaps on pilot emergency parachutes ... the USAF developed a solution back during the 1960s. The USAF solution is a screw-in QE Snap. Just cut off the old QE Snap (hint: use the biggest set of bolt-cutters you can find). Sure the screw-in QE Snaps are expensive ($45 the last time I looked), but you would need a Master Rigger to spend at least that much time to sew in new (fixed) QE Snaps. Rob Warner FAA Master Rigger Strong Tandem Examiner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemedic 7 #7 May 27, 2012 Quote"Quote... Is the quick ejector garbage because of a broken spring? ..." ....................................................................... Yes! Fortunately, the adjustable QE Snaps (on tandem side straps) are comparatively easy to replace. As for the fixed QE Snaps on pilot emergency parachutes ... the USAF developed a solution back during the 1960s. The USAF solution is a screw-in QE Snap. Just cut off the old QE Snap (hint: use the biggest set of bolt-cutters you can find). Sure the screw-in QE Snaps are expensive ($45 the last time I looked), but you would need a Master Rigger to spend at least that much time to sew in new (fixed) QE Snaps. Rob Warner FAA Master Rigger Strong Tandem Examiner I did think of the separable QE hardware but I let the owner make the call since he would have to contact a Master Rigger to make this repair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #8 May 28, 2012 "Quote... I did think of the separable QE hardware but I let the owner make the call since he would have to contact a Master Rigger to make this repair." ........................................................................ The other question is: "How often can you re-sew a piece of webbing before it must be discarded?" Both UPT and Rigging Innovations say that you can sew a piece of webbing a maximum of three times before it must be replaced. In the end, it costs about the same (whether you sew-in or sew-in new QE Snaps) but the webbing lasts longer if you screw-in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #9 May 28, 2012 Quote ($45 the last time I looked) It's been awhile since you looked. Sparky http://djassociates.thomasnet.com/item/military-hardware/forged-snaps/68d37721-3?My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemedic 7 #10 May 28, 2012 Quote Quote ($45 the last time I looked) It's been awhile since you looked. Sparky http://djassociates.thomasnet.com/item/military-hardware/forged-snaps/68d37721-3? Thanks for the link Sparky. I do like options when shopping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
