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13.4. Damage
Damage may be classified into four categories:
1) Not Significant – Damage that may be left unrepaired.
Small snags and holes smaller than 3 mm
2
(one ripstop box) located further than 25.40
centimeters from the closest line attachment may be left unrepaired as long as there are no
more than one snag or hole in any 25.40 centimeters circle. A maximum of three such snags or
holes per cell are allowed. Ripstop tape is not authorized for use on this reserve.
2) Minor Repairs – These may be performed by a FAA senior rigger, FAA master rigger, or
foreign equivalent.
Any hole or tear up to 25.40 centimeters in length may be repaired by as long as the closest
area of the completed repair is at least 2.54 centimeters from the nearest seam and at least
12,70 centimeters from the nearest tape or line attachment. A maximum of 3 such repairs per
panel or 15 per canopy are allowed.
3) Major Repairs – These may be performed by a FAA master rigger or foreign equivalent.
.
Any repair to line, tape or webbing damage is considered a major repair. FAA Master riggers or
their foreign equivalent may perform repairs that do not involve taking apart any bartacks on
the canopy. Special bartack patterns and thread types are used. Any other type of bartack will
affect the strength of the parachute. In addition, removal and replacement of these stitch
patterns usually weakens the fabric to the point that it is necessary to replace portions of panels.
4) Factory Repairs – These repairs may only be performed by the manufacturer.
Factory repairs include all repairs that are not specifically listed as minor or major repairs.
13.5. Storage
Textile and other materials used in the construction of this parachute can be affected or
damaged by natural elements. During periods while the parachute is not used, the parachute
must be stored in a place where the temperature is kept between 15°C and 22°C (59°F and
72°F). Relative humidity must be kept between 15% and 72%. Furthermore, the parachute
must be protected from:
♦
Ultra-violet radiation (sunlight, …)
♦ Acid and corrosive chemicals (car or golf cart batteries, …)
♦
Gnawing animals or insects (mice, grasshoppers, …)
During the periods of regular use (when packed), it is acceptable to store the parachute
assembly inside a bag in a place free of humidity and gnawing animals or insects.
If there is any doubt that a canopy can be returned to
service in a condition equal to its original construction
standards, it must be returned to the factory for repair.
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