Hi All,
Thanks to Mark Band and Adam Pemble I finally got motivated to start these Safety Day events. I figure Safety Evening Workshops will suit more people. So; Tuesday March 15, at the North Adelaide baptist Church (the usual place) we'll hold a Gear Safety Check and Maintenance Workshop. Bring your rigs and we'll go over each item on this checklist, plus teach some other tips on maintenance. Maybe we'll have a session on cleaning.
Contact Curtis; 0422 469 608 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
C. EQUIPMENT
1. An FAA rigger should conduct this section.
2. Pre-jump equipment inspection
a. It is essential that jumpers know what to look for when they are doing gear checks on their own gear as well as other jumper’s equipment
b. Show a standard gear check, using top to bottom, front to back or vice-versa as a method to make sure all areas of the rig are checked.
3. Maintenance and compatibility inspection a. After the standard gear check is covered, go over the wear points that need to be inspected thoroughly and frequently:
(1) pilot chute pouch
(2) bridle kill line and velcro
(3) main pin attachment to bridle
(4) pilot chute handle and attachment structure
(5) main bag general condition and stitching
(6) main bag grommets and line stow bands
(7) main canopy, bridle attachment point, and suspension lines
(8) high-wear areas of outer lines, steering lines, canopy line attachment points, and attachment at links
(9) main canopy risers and brake system
(10) three-ring release system condition
(i) updates on soft housings
(ii) cable end protector tubes
(iii) stress points at grommet
(11) cutaway handle and cable condition, including cable kinks at retainer loop indicating overload
(12) RSL
(13) riser covers and velcro or stiffeners
(14) main closing loop condition and length
(15) container grommets fully seated and cable movement
(16) reserve packing data card properly filled out
(17) reserve sealed with correct seal
(18) reserve ripcord pin fully seated
(19) reserve ripcord handle secure
(20) harness condition, both webbing and stitching
(21) leg strap and chest strap elastic keeper condition
(22) metal hardware
(i) not corroded
(ii) no worn or sharp edges on the friction adapters
(iii) condition of springs and clasps, if used
b. Discussion of any updates or procedures developed during the previous year
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