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IV. Maintenance Section
4.1 Cleaning your Container
We assume, that in the service life of this Parachute System it is most unlikely that
except for the container part that it needs to be cleaned. Should you however have
to do so, avoid washing the parachute if possible.
Cleaning will generally increase the porosity which will result in a loss in
performance.
Usually mild soap and water applied to the dirty spots will get most contaminants
out.
Avoid any acids, bleach and other aggressive substances.
Do not use cleaners and do not agitate the fabric by scrubbing it. A soft cloth or
brush will do the work. In case of question contact your rigger.
4.2
Storage
Store your parachute in a clean (not over 20°C), dry and dark place. Also make
sure that the storage place will stay in this manner during the time of storage. This
will prevent the “hard to detect” ultra-violet damage caused by sunlight and other
sources such as chemicals, acids and other aggressive substances. Wherever you
can, pack in a shaded place to avoid extra UV exposure extending over the one you
can‘t avoid during the use of it.
4.3
Maintenance
There are 2 different types of maintenance required by the manufacturer and most
national entities dealing with aviation regulations.
INSPECTION with REPACK PROCEDURE
and
MINOR AND MAJOR REPAIRS
All maintenance carried out on this parachute system has to be performed by a
properly trained and certified parachute rigger or a qualified person with equivalent
ratings (ratings may differ from country to country, so please check with your
governing body before you choose your service person).
See the chart below for who may do what type of maintenance to your Paratec
Tandem System or one of it‘s components
As an example here a list that shows “may and may not” according to the German
regulations.
Type of
Maintenance
Manu-
facturer
Senior
Rigger
Master
Rigger Maintenance Cycles
Assembling and
compatibility check
yes yes yes before release to service
Inspection and
Repack
yes yes yes
- before release to service
- within 12 months
periodically
- after emergency use
- after water jumps
- after improper handling
Minor Repair yes no yes
- before release to service
- within 12 months
periodically
- after emergency use
- after water jumps
- after improper handling
Major Repair yes no yes
- before release to service
- within 12 months
periodically
- after emergency use
- after water jumps
- after improper handling
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