Pencil Packing

[SkyDaemon 0]

I found this addendum in my copy of Poynter's Manual

9.5.51 Pencil Packing

These instructions are complete yet brief; they are intended for the appropriately rated licensed rigger or person who is to use the parachute for intentional jumping who needs only guidelines, such as how to properly document and seal a reserve pack. (see 7.94 Sealing Parachute for further information)

A. Comment

One cannot expect to pack parachutes in unreasonable circumstances or schedules. Therefore the Pencil Packing method should only be used when no alternatives exist. Examples of such situations include fatigue or frustration of the rigger or optimization for economy and efficiency by the individual who is to use the rig for intentional jumping.

B. Standards

• 1. Seal Press
  
  • a. Lead Seal Symbol must match the signature on the data packing card; seal and seal thread must be intact. In the event the seal is missing or seal thread is broken the parachute must be properly repacked by an appropriated rated certificated rigger. The rig may not be pencil packed in these circumstances.
    
• 2. Data Packing Card
  
  • a. Parts must be properly documented as when packed by the previous rigger. The FAA does allow the interchanging of parts (AC 105-2 5b (7)). If any parts have been interchanged between the last date and signature by a certificated rigger, the rig may not be pencil packed.
    
  • b. Dates All parts of the rig must be airworthy and adhere to proper maintenance schedules. If any parts of the rig (including AADs, reserve maintenance schedules, termination dates, etc) requires manufacturer maintenance, the rig may not be pencil packed. The individual who pencil packs the rig may modify the date of the last 'Assemble and Pack' or 'Inspect and Repack'. Any other modifications are not allowed.
    
  • c. Repack Cycle When pencil packing a parachute, check to make sure that the new date of last repack accounts for the legal repack cycle. Ensure that the data card will show that the parachute has been repacked recently enough to be considered current.
    

C. Applicable Containers

• All types
  

D. Repairman

• A fatigued or frustrated Senior or Master Parachute Rigger or the individual who is to use the parachute for intentional jumping.
  

E. Equipment

• a. Pencil (Ticonderoga #2 or functional equivalent.) It should be noted that modern practice allows for the use of FAA approved pens.
  
• b. Data packing card
  

F. Time

• 2 minutes
  

G. Procedure

• a. Inspect the seal. Upon finding the seal thread and lead seal intact. Proceed to the next step. If the seal or seal thread are missing or broken the pencil packing method may not be used.
  
• b. Inspect the packing data card and ensure that is the appropriate card for the rig you are holding. Then check that the seal matches the seal symbol of last rigger to pack the rig. If there are any inconsistencies the rig may not be pencil packed.
  
• c. Sign the data packing card with the signature of the last rigger to have packed the rig, and last weekend's date. Replace the data packing card into the inner pocket of the container.
  
  

(with all credit and respect to Dan Poynter and RiggerRob)

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[Samurai136 0]

Is this in Vol. One or Vol. Two?

I can't find it anyhwere. I have the fourth edition. Is there a new 5th addition?

"Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian
Ken

[ripcord4 0]

I have the first edition (loose-leaf) and the third. It isn't in either of them. Are we being had here?

[MarkM 0]

There should be an extra blank page in one of the manuals. Sprinkle lemon juice on it and the text will show up then.

[kallend 1,651]

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Is this in Vol. One or Vol. Two?

I can't find it anyhwere. I have the fourth edition. Is there a new 5th addition?

Check the date. TODAY's date.

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[rigger_john 0]

I like it, now all i have to do is get the BPA to approve

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Nullius in Verba

[JerryBaumchen 1,068]

I actually followed those instructions for a 2 1/2 yr period once. Occasionally opened the container up to make sure everything looked right, that the pilot chute (MA-1) still had some 'spring' in it and closed everything back up.

Now don't tell anyone employed by the federal gov't. about this.

[BrianM 1]

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I can't find it anyhwere. I have the fourth edition. Is there a new 5th addition?

It's only in the April 1 edition.

"It's amazing what you can learn while you're not talking." - Skydivesg

[SkyDaemon 0]

You got it :-)

Although you have to admit it's not a bad immitation of Poynter's language and style :-)

Happy April 1st :-)

-=Raistlin

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[sunshine 2]

Pure genius.

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[vicnapier 0]

Jeez, Raistlin, you've barely got your temporary senior ticket and already you are rewriting the rules!

[rmsmith 1]

April 1st, right?

[SkyDaemon 0]

Vic,
Damn right! Thanks for everything mi amigo :-)


-=Raistlin

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