Serial Numbers

[mattyblast 0]

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Hey folks. I need a primer on serial numbers. Where are all the places they're found on containers and canopies?

We'll start with that--I'll probably have follow-up questions. Go easy on me, I'm a newbie.

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[skybytch 259]

You can find the serial number on the data panel. Where the data panel is located depends on the item. Here are a few that I know off the top of my head...

Canopies - generally located on the center cell at the tail.

Containers -

Javelin - on a flap under the top reserve flap; often tucked into the clear pocket where the packing data card is kept.

Infinity - inside the right "mud flap" or "ring cover"

Talon - sewn onto one of the reserve risers

[sid 1]

On a Racer the Date of Manufacture is the serial No. It's on the door covering the reserve pins, on all Jumpshack Canopies (Firebolt, Angelfire etc) it on the data panel sewn into the center cell rib.

Pete Draper,

Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right?

[Spatula 0]

Mirage - inside of main pack tray

[GravityGirl 0]

Cypres, Reserve and Container on the Packing Data Card.

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[Vectracide 0]

Hey Matty,

You've been given all the good info. If you are needed them to check for stolen gear, there is a part of the site here that has that info. Good reference:

http://dropzone.com/stolen/

Later.

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[Tink1717 2]

Wings: On flap inside rear of the left side of the harness.

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[Reginald 0]

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Hey folks. I need a primer on serial numbers. Where are all the places they're found on containers and canopies?

We'll start with that--I'll probably have follow-up questions. Go easy on me, I'm a newbie.

Based on a number of your posts it sounds like you are thinking about buying some used gear?

"We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP

[masterrig 1]

Racer serial numbers: first 2-digits: week. 2nd. two digits: year. Last digits: sequence.


Chuck

[riggerrob 561]

Containers: default location is under the reserve pin cover.

Second location is at the top of the back pad: Infinity, Sidewinder, Softie, etc.
Similarly, Rigging Innovations products (Talon, Voodoo, Telesis, Aviator, etc.) have two data panels: center of back panel (folded in with packing data card pocket) and right reserve riser.

Third location is on the inside of the shoulder pad, below and behind 3-Rings: newer Mirages, Vector, etc.

An old method involves sewing labels to the lower, horizontal back strap, still seen on Strong tandem student harnesses.

[masterrig 1]

An old method involves sewing labels to the lower, horizontal back strap, still seen on Strong tandem student harnesses.