mostwanted 0 #1 May 5, 2006 there is this Raven - it says "Raven 3 (b)" (not "Raven III") on the orange label - unfortunatelly the DOM (and maybe also the last digit of serial number) on the label seems to be faked (with a black filler)... now i wonder in which period the "Raven 3 (b)" was manufactured? does anyone have a clue? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknitro71 0 #2 May 5, 2006 Before 03/88. B stands for bikini slider. It's not a Super Raven just a Raven with a different slider. Don't use it for BASE!Memento Audere Semper 903 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostwanted 0 #3 May 5, 2006 QuoteBefore 03/88. B stands for bikini slider. It's not a Super Raven just a Raven with a different slider. and when did the production start? QuoteDon't use it for BASE! i wanted it to skydive it as my main to train for base. but thank you for the tip anyway! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #4 May 6, 2006 Raven production started in 1983 or 1984. Since the first batch of Raven-A opened slowly, the factory gave out free bikini sliders, to speed up openings. When a bikini slider is installed, the data panel should be re-marked "-B". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostwanted 0 #5 May 6, 2006 QuoteRaven production started in 1983 or 1984. Since the first batch of Raven-A opened slowly, the factory gave out free bikini sliders, to speed up openings. When a bikini slider is installed, the data panel should be re-marked "-B". ok, the Raven-A production started 1983 or 1984. but when did the Raven-B production start? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #6 May 6, 2006 http://www.apf.asn.au/Documents/Rigging/RACs/300Series/325A.pdf According to Australian Parachute Federation ASB 325 Rev. B, all Ravens made before March 10, 1988, should be retrofitted with a bikini slider. Raven-A production started in 1984. All Raven-As should have been retrofitted with bikini sliders, changing them to Raven-B. So a 1990 date of manufacture sounds incorrect for a Raven-B. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknitro71 0 #7 May 6, 2006 Quoteok, the Raven-A production started 1983 or 1984. but when did the Raven-B production start? I think around 85-86. Your canopy was probably made between 85 and 02/88, or along those lines.Memento Audere Semper 903 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #8 May 6, 2006 My reserve is a Raven 3c. DOM Aug. 1990. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostwanted 0 #9 May 6, 2006 QuoteMy reserve is a Raven 3c. DOM Aug. 1990. is the label saying "Raven 3 [c]" or "Raven III [c]"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
