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8.
Maintenance of the Parachute System
8.1.
Maintenance Guidelines (as per German § (15) LuftGerPV)
"The airworthiness of the air sports device must be checked by the owner or checked on his
behalf in accordance with the instructions given by the manufacturer.
The owner is responsible for the timely and complete performance of the inspection. He must
immediately report any defects in the parachute or the test instructions to the manufacturer”.
Types of maintenance (measures to maintain airworthiness)
The airworthiness of the system is determined during each annual inspection and is based on
system “condition”. (There is no pre-determined limit or lifespan of the system).
All maintenance must be carried out and documented by trained and certified technical
personnel with a valid license or a qualified person with equivalent authorization in accordance
with the manual.
The following table provides an overview of the minimum requirements (based on German
Aviation Equipment Ordnance) for the maintenance of the parachute equipment and
components manufactured by Paratec GmbH. (The repair permissions, maintenance intervals,
and scope of repair may vary from country to country. Please consult your local/national
Skydiving Organization and/or your National Aviation Authority for further information).
Type of
Maintenance
Manufacturer Recognized
Service Company
Certified
Personnel
Maintenance
Interval
Assembly and
Compatibility
Check (Initial)
Yes
Yes
Initial Release to
Service (In accordance
with Manufacturer’s
Instructions)
Airworthiness
Inspection and
Reserve Repack
Yes
Yes
Periodic (Every 12
Months)
Minor Alteration
Minor Repair
Yes
No
As Required
(Water Contact)
Major Alteration
Major Repair
Yes
No
Immediate
As Required
8.2.
Avoiding Damage
In order to prevent damage from UV radiation such as weakened harness materials and
bleached colors, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
Acid, of any kind, is damaging to nylon. It weakens the straps and especially the seams of
the canopy.
