tombuch 0 #1 July 24, 2003 Don't panic...Sunpath has issued a product service bulletin that requires the inspection of adjustable Javelins. This is mostly student gear. The inspection is very simple and won't require bending or breaking anything. See the bulletin on the USPA site at: http://www.uspa.org/news/images/sunpath.pdf or at http://www.sunpath.com Tom BuchananTom Buchanan Instructor Emeritus Comm Pilot MSEL,G Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 July 24, 2003 I have problems with pdf files. can you paste a copy of the sunpaths SB?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #3 July 24, 2003 straight ctrl A cnrl C..... dont assume its corretcly copied though.... and of course no picture.... Manufacturer Product Service Bulletin Number SP02 Issue Date: July 22, 2003 Subject: MANDATORY INSPECTION Identification: All Adjustable Main Lift Web Harnesses on Javelin and Javelin Odyssey harness/container systems, the majority being Student Systems. The Main Lift Webs (MLW) on the left and right side are threaded through adapters mounted just above the junction of the legstrap and lateral side supports. The Adjusters are primarily used for sizing of the MLW to better fit the user during use. Background: Sun Path Products, Inc. has received notification of a MLW adjuster, used on a Student Javelin harness/container system, shearing through its securing webbing. This failure may or may not have resulted in a fatality. Inspection Requirement: The webbing securing the adjuster in place at the junction of the legstrap and lateral side supports is to be inspected for wear and tear. If the webbing shows signs of fraying or abrasion that is inconsistent or appears to be excessive with what would be termed “normal wear”, the harness/container system is to be grounded and Sun Path Products, Inc. is to be contacted for further action Qualified Inspector: FAA Senior or Master Parachute Rigger or Foreign Equivalents. Compliance: This inspection must be performed before the next jump. Authority: Derek Thomas, President Sun Path Products, Inc. 4439 Skydive Lane, Zephyrhills, FL 33542 Tel: (813) 782-9242, Fax: (813) 788-3057 E-mail: [email protected] Distribution: 1. Sun Path Products, Inc. Website www.sunpath.com 2. All Sun Path Products, Inc. Dealers, 3. PIA Technical and Rigging Committees 4. IPC Technical Committee 5. FAA ORL MIDO 6. FAA Engineering, Atlanta 7. All Parachuting Publications 8. National Aero Clubs, Parachuting Section 9. Military Parachute Organizations Note: For purposes of updating this information, there may be a revision issued after evaluation of the subject equipment is completed. Description of Identification (View shown is “ Wearer’s Left “) Main Lift Web Adjuster Main Lift Web Reserve Ripcord Handle MLW Cover Lateral Side Support Legstrap Short Legstrap LongRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #4 July 24, 2003 THANKS REMSTERMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #5 July 25, 2003 QuoteDon't panic...Sunpath has issued a product service bulletin that requires the inspection of adjustable Javelins. This is mostly student gear. The inspection is very simple and won't require bending or breaking anything. See the bulletin on the USPA site at: http://www.uspa.org/news/images/sunpath.pdf or at http://www.sunpath.com Tom Buchanan Dont panic? I dont suggest panic, but this is some scary stuff if this story has any truth http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/6379394.htm Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #6 July 28, 2003 I have seen 3-Ring risers worn almost as bad where they wrap around the harness ring. A nick in the harness ring did not help. The guy's buddies have vowed to tease him until he replaces his thoroughly antiquated Racer. We are not talking Racer Elite, we are talking SST Racer. Heck, that rig is almost as old as some of our students! Bill Morrisey also showed us a Strong tandem riser with similar, ugly wear. Bill got the tandem-master's wife to rag on the rig owner. The bottom line is that every piece of webbing should be closely inspected everywhere it wraps around a piece of hardware at every repack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
