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APF - Deployment Devices - General

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Policy For Parachute Canopy Bridle Cords APF RAC601A 1st November 1985
Static-Line Assisted Pilot Chute Deployment APF RAC603A 1st December 1988
APF Lanyard Release - Student Piggybacks APF RAC810B 1st October 1988

APF - Hardware/Risers/Releases - General

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
APF Policy for the use of 'speed links' in personnel parachute applications APF RAC801A 1st November 1985
APF Policy for the use of 'rapide links in personnel parachutes APF RAC802A 1st November 1985
MS70101 warning notice APF RAC805B 1st July 1988
Type 17 (1") risers with reserve static line configuration APF RAC815A 28th May 1992
MS 22040-1 (leg strap adjuster) inspection APF RAC817A 18th August 1993
Generic one pin reserve RSL retrofit APF RAC823B 1st July 1997
3-Ring release cable trim procedure APF RAC825A 1st July 1997
Use of yellow cutaway cables on Strong Dual Hawk Tandem systems SB-APF010201-A 21st February 2001
3-Ring inspection and maintenance SB-APF010801-C 2nd March 2009
Reverse Risers SB-APF040610-A 10th June 2004
Replacement of Vigil Cutters Type 3. (Includes Vigil PSB-5)APF SB 09111010th November 2009

APF - Licensing - General

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Guide to APF Rigger Examination APF RAC101B 1st Jun 2003
Recognition of foreign packer and rigger qualifications APF RAC103A 1st December 1988
Required records and documentation for parachute packing APF RAC106A 1st January 1990
Exemption from revalidation exam APF RAC109A 1st July 1997

APF - Parachute Canopies - General

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Steering Toggles APF RAC301A 1st November 1985
Slider stop check APF RAC306A 1st August 1986
Sea-pocket removal APF RAC313B 1st July 1995
Riser brake locks – specification APF RAC320A 1st January 1990
Parachute canopies and components subject to deterioration due to acid mesh APF RAC322C 1st May 1990

APF - Parachuting Harnesses - General

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Marking chest reserve parachutes APF RAC401A 1st November 1985
Cross connectors for front mounted reserve parachutes APF RAC421A 1st January 1990
AADs on Tandem Parachutes APF RAC423C 11th November 2003
Closing loops and backing washers APF RAC425A 18th August 1993
Main Container Closing Loop Grommet SBAPF981001-A 1st October 1998

APF - Ripcords - General

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
APF Policy on blast handles APF RAC501A 1st November 1985
Maximum pull force for reserve and emergency parachute activation devices APF RAC502B 1st January 1990
Chest parachute ripcords APF RAC503A 1st November 1985
Pull out pilotchute (POP) modification APF RAC509A 11th January 1994

APF - Standards - General

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Equipment used by visiting foreign jumpers SBAPF010901-A September 2001
APF policy for determining in-service life for parachute equipment APF RAC203B 1st July 1995
Standardised nomenclature for ram-air inflated gliding wings APF RAC207A 1st November 1986
Equipment defect reporting APF RAC212A 1st December 1998
Defect reporting form.pdf Equipment Defect Form PDF
Defect reporting form.doc Equipment Defect Form Word
Parachute canopy fabric tensile strength, non destructive test method APF RAC213A 1st December 1989
Testing of parachute canopy material for acid contamination APF RAC214A 1st December 1989
Compatibility of different components of parachute assemblies APF RAC215A 1st December 1991
Parachute Inspection Certificate APF RAC219A 1st December 1991
APF design standard for flag assemblies APF RAC222B 1st July 1995
Register of missing equipmentAPF RAC225E 1st July 1997
Reserve parachutes fitted with an AADAPF RAC227A 1st July 1997
Parachute equipment which has been packed overseas SBAPF021201-A December 2002
Flotation Equipment SBAPFSB071206-C 14th October 2008
Sample of approved equipment for APF SB 071206-C Example of Approved Flotation Device Photo
APF Parachutist Single Point Restraint SBAPF060307-B 20th February 2009
Standard for Emergency Parachutes SBAPF081014 14th October 2008

Advanced Air Sports

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Advanced Air Sports 3-Ring Riser ReleaseAPF RAC803A 1st November 1985

Adventure Loft

Brief Case, reserve closing loop - document doesn't exist on APF website but is listed in library

Brief Case, packing instructions for ram air - document doesn't exist on APF website but is listed in library

Aerodyne International

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Ripcord pin bulletin concerning Naro and Teardrop harnesses SB 2003 07 2 18th July 2003
Stainless steel adjusters SB TB002 January 2004
MiniforceTM Risers Ed 05/2004 Technical Bulletin TB003 May 2004
MiniforceTM Tandem Risers ED Technical Bulletin SB TB004 May 2004
Icon harness leg strap upgrade SB 07120412th July 2004
Aerodyne Icon harness cutaway cable and cable housing SB 110305 11th March 2005
Aerodyne ICON alternate AAD Cutter position SB 210108 25th January 2008
Icon Container Grommet Inspection SB 271107 25th January 2008

Air-Pol

Polish Parachute and paraglider manufacturer

Airtec

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
APF Information about acquiring or servicing a CYPRES APF Information about acquiring or servicing a CYPRES
Actions in case of unsuccessful or incomplete self test, CYPRES 1 and CYPRES 2 SB C1/2 0108 22nd January 2008
Recall of certain CYPRES 2 units SB C2 0408 21st April 2008

Alti-2 Inc

For repair of Altimaster altimeters go to Alti-2 Inc who now maintain and supply these items (previously this was done by SSE Enterprises)

Altico (Manufacturer of the Dolphin)

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Reinforcement to stiffener on Dolphin main container top flap SB ASB060700 7th June 2000

Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority - CASA

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
CASA Tandem Parachute Approval APF RAC218B 1st December 1995
GQ Security Aeroconical (SAC) Parachutes AD/PARA/1 1988
GQ Types 350, 850 and 4.8m SAC Parachutes AD/PARA/2 1989
PA Safety Systems Pigmee AD/PARA/3 1993
Rigging Innovations Skyhook Reserve Parachute AD/PARA/4 1993
Parachutes De France Connector Links AD/PARA/5 1995
Vector Amp Fitting AD/PARA/6 1999
MarS (Czech pilot emergency parachutes AD/PARA/7 Amdt 2 2003
Sratos 07 (Czech pilot emergency parachutes AD/PARA/8 2002
RFS II, Emergency parachute opening mechanism (German) SB LBA 001 AD/PARA/9 2003
PdF Techno 240 reserve parachute modification AD/PARA/10 Amdt 1 2003
Capewell parachute equipment, ripcord pins test AD/PARA/112003
PdF temporary grounding of emergency parachutes manf 1 Jan 87 - 31 Feb 89 AD/PARA/12 Amdt 1 2008
MarS emergency parachute ripcord pin test AD/PARA/13 2004
Performance Variable OMEGA/QUICK parachute equipment grounded AD/PARA/14 2005
Amendment 1 Performance Variable OMEGA/QUICK AD/PARA/14 2005
Vega 120Type Reserve Canopy (Parachute Shop) AD/PARA/15 2005
Vega 120Type Reserve Canopy (Parachute Shop) AD/PARA/15 Amdt 1 2008
Techno 240-B Reserve Parachute grounding AD/PARA/16 2006
TECHNO 240-B reserve parachute, (slider & main steering line replacement, packing modification AD/PARA/16 Amdt 1 2006
Techno 240-B Reserve Parachute AD/PARA/16 Amdt 2 2008
Parachute Shop Parachutes - Removal from service AD/PARA/17 2006
Parachute Shop Parachutes AD/PARA/17 Amdt 1 2008
Vigil Parachute Automatic Activation Device – AD/PARA/18 CANCELLED June2008 AD/PARA/18 2008
12/2008 SPEKON Emergency Parachute RE-5L (Pilot & Aircrew Emergency Parachute) Replacement of pilot chute AD/PARA/19 2008

Austrian Aero Club

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Tandem Vector RSL Ball can be positioned wrongly SBAAC030401 1st April 2003

Aviacom SA

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Argus AAD. Mandatory Cutter Replacement SBAMMO21206/2 11th December 2006

BASIK Air Concept

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Advance Harness/Container S/N > 1100 SB050801 16th August 2005
Advance Harness/Container (Additional to SB 050801 SB051101 3rd November 2005
Advance Tandem system T1 & T2 MFG before April 2006, Diagonal back strap and clamp SBAV070718 18th July 2007

Bruggemann GmbH

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
RFS II, Emergency Parachute Opening Mechanism SB AD 2003 162 29th May 2003

Canadian Sport Parachuting Association Technical Bulletins

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
x x x x

Capewell Components

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Ripcord Pin test bulletin from Capewell SB CW03-01 29th May 2003

DJ Associates

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
MS70101 Warning Notice APF RAC805B 1st July 1988

Eagle Parachute Incorporated

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Parachute canopies & components subject to deterioration due to acid mesh APF RAC322C 1st May 1990

European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) Airworthiness Directives

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Temporary Grounding of Techno 240-b reserve (PdF Equipment) SB AD No 2006-0105-E 23/04/2006 23rd April 2006
TECHNO 240-B reserve (PdF Equipment) Mandatory packing modifications, Slider & Steering Line replacement SB AD No 2006-0160-E 08/06/06 8th June 2006
SP EKON RE-5L Emergency Pilot and Aircrew Parachutes SB AD 2008-0174-1 15th September 2008

Federal Aviation Administration of the USA (FAA)

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Aerospace Standard AS 8015B
Strong, Withdraw bent plastic ripcord handle SB AD 80-13-01 16th June 1980
3-Ring recall, All containers SB AD 84-06-05 9th April 1984
Herbie Hog, withdraw bent plastic ripcord SB AD 84-10-03 21st May 1984
Swift, correct Swift Reserve pattern size APF RAC304A AD 86-22-07 30th January 1986
K-Series Reserves recall of bad fabric APF RAC322C AD 86-24-03 1st May 1990
K-Series Reserves, additional recall for bad fabric APF RAC322C AD 86-24-03/1 1st May 1990
Security, recall all SAC reserves APF RAC322C AD 88-05-08 1st May 1990
SAC Bad Mesh acid testing and neutralization APF RAC214A AD 89-13-03 1st December 1989
GQ Parachutes, tensile test for rectifying SAC APF RAC213A AD 91-02-05 1st December 1989
Talon, recall Skyhook reserve pilotchutes SB AD 93-08-02 27th May 1993
Vector Amp fitting on Cutaway Housing SB AD 99-01-11 29th January 1999

French Parachute Federation

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
PDF Quick 3.1 Reserve Pilot Chute SB SC110 19th May 2006
PDF Quick 3.1 Reserve Pilot Chute (English Translation – Unofficial) SB SC110 19th May 2006
PDF Quick 3.1 Reserve Pilot Chute – Photo Photo19th May 2006
Decelerator 120 Res - Steering Lines (English) SB SC135 5th June 2007
Replacement of Vigil Cutters (French Language only) SB SC136 14th June 2007
Cutaway Housings on some Omega & Velocity rigs (English) SB SC143 19th September 2007
Vigil's manufactured prior Sept 2006. Recommended precautions SB SC156 24th April 2008
Safety Circular No 156 Unofficial English Translation SB SC156 24th April 2008
Safety Circular No 161 Toggles: Main - (Basik Air Concept and UPT) & Reserve - (PdF and Thomas Sport) SB SC161 21st October 2008
Modification to Main Side Flap Stiffener Attachment SB SC162 22nd October 2008
Tandem Atom 740-1 of Parachutes de France - Aerazur. Failure of drogue bridle SC 170 23rd June 2009

FXC Corporation

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
FXC 12000 Upgrade to Rev "J" and two year servicing requirement SB FXC Upgrade March 02

Firebird GmbH & Company (Previously Performance Variable)

Organisation and title RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Performance Variable, Omega Container System SB-O-200501 19th July 2005

Flite Line Systems (see Trident Harness & Container, Inc)

Please note that since Aug 2001, Trident Harness and container (formerly Bomber manufacturing) now supplies Reflex rig and parts , contact Ryan Gifford at info@tridenthc.com

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Reflex Main Riser Cover SB FSI-SB-1003 27th December 1996
Main Container Closing Grommets SB FSI-SB-1004 16th January 2000
All Container Grommets SB FSI-SB-1005 Rev (1) 7th July 2000

GQ Defence Equipment Ltd (GQ now merged with Irvin)

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Rayder Canopy (Mr I Gq 1265) APF RAC310A 4th July 1986
Finite Life GQ Emergency Parachutes APF RAC316A 29th April 1988
Security 150, 250 & 350 Safety Chute Securing Of Raw Edge Of Riser Web Turnbacks APF RAC417A 1st July 1988
Security 150, 250 and 350 safety Chute fitting of riser covers APF RAC418A 1st July 1988
Parachute Canopies And Components Subject To Deterioration Due To Acid Mesh APF RAC322C 1st May 1990

GQ Security Parachutes (GQ now merged with Irvin)

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
GQ Security 26' Lopo Reserve Canopy APF RAC303A 1st November 1985
Parachute Canopies And Components Subject To Deterioration Due To Acid Mesh APF RAC322C 1st November 1985

Glide Path International

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Glide Path Nova canopy recall APF RAC328C 9th February 1994

IPC Technical & Safety Committee (FAI)

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Paratec Next Tdm 3-ring failure (1/2005) IPC SB01 23rd October 2005
PdF BT80 Main Canopies (2/2005) IPC SB02 18th November 2005
Airtec Cypres 2 AAD (3/2005) IPC SB03 18th November 2005
Sunpath Javelin container with red cordura reserve containers (4/2005) IPC SB04 13th December 2008
1)AAD use/firing 2)Omega Containers (5/2005) IPC SB05 15th November 2005
1)PdF P512 reserve canopy and Flexpack container 2)PdF Tandem Drogue pilot chute (1/2006) IPC SB06 2nd February 2006
PdF Techno 240-B Reserve Parachute - slow opening (2/2006) IPC SB07 26th April 2006
Vigil AAD - Replacement of damaged cutters and loops (3/2006) IPC SB08 26th April 2006
PdF Techno reserve parachute - grounding (4/2006) IPC SB09 1st May 2006
Strong Harness Fitting (5/2006) IPC SB10 5th June 2006
Basik Air Concept Advance Tandem T1 and T2 Oeticker clamp mount 2)Aerazur Atom tandem harness mod (1/2007) IPC SB12 1st August 2007
Aerodyne Research service bulletin - Icon Harness (2/2007) IPC SB13 12th December 2007
Airtec Cypres 2 AAD mandatory recall (2/2008) IPC IN15 21st April 2008
Vigil AAD re French and Australian Aviation Authority ADs (3/2008) IPC IN16 30th May 2008
Vigil AAD up-date (5/2008) IPC IN18 18th July 2008
1)Vigil in Strong 2)SPEKON Emergency Pilot Parachute (6/2008) IPC IN19 23rd August 2008
Argus AAD testing and approval for use in Strong Dual Hawk Tandem IPC IN20 10th October 2008
PdF Reserve Canopies IPC IN21 28th December 2008
Sunpath Hip Ring and Main Lift Web Inspections IPC IN239th February 2009
APF SB APF010801-C* and PA SB0901 IPC IN245th May 2009
Infinity Owner’s Manual Supplement – Location of AAD Cutter IPC IN2521st June 2009
Vigil Cutters type 3 - recall. Re: Vigil PSB-5 Issued 10/10/2009 IPC IN 26 11th November 2009
Military Parachutes De France BT80 Canopies IPC IN 27 21st November 2009

Irvin-GQ Ltd

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Service Bulletin requiring the testing of all ripcord pins Sept 2003 SB IrvinCW03-01 15th July 2003

Jump Shack

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
SST, re-route reserve cable housing APF RAC403A 1st November 1985
SST Racer cutaway terminal ends APF RAC416A 1st April 1988
Racer/Elite RSL Retrofit APF RAC818C 1st September 1995
SST/Racer RSL Retrofit APF RAC824A 1st November 1994
Elite/Tandem Bulletin 001 Bulletin 001 23rd May 1995
Elite/Tandem Bulletin 002 Bulletin002 1st November 1995
Elite/Tandem Bulletin 003 Three-Ring Release and Bridle Routing Details Bulletin003 1st November 1996
Red Teflon cutaway cable inspection notification Inspection Notice 23rd February 1998
Tandem Steering line safety notice Safety Notice 28th April 1998
Reserve Suspension Line Stows Service Bulletin 8th January 2001
Racer Ripcord Pin Inspection Inspection Notice 26th July 2001
FireBolt Slider Stop Upgrade Notice 11th October 2004
Re-designation of use SST/Racers, Racer Elites & Racer Trainers with adjustable main lift web Service Bulletin 25th January 2005
Racer Tandem Flex Pin Safety Notice Safety Notice July 2007

MarS

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Ref: CASA AD/PARA/7 Czech pilot emergency parachutes CASA AD/PARA/7 Amdt 2 November 2003
Appliance – Pilot Rescue Parachute – Ripcord Pin - Inspection (Includes MarS SB ATL-01a) CAA AD 076/2003 10th October 2003
Service Life of the Parts of Parachute Equipment Service Bulletin 1st January 2003
Instructions For The Packing And Use Of The Mars I Panel With A Harness Service Bulletin 2nd April 2004
Service Life of Sport Rescue / Reserve Parachutes And Their Components (panel parts with a load-bearing harness) Service Bulletin 3rd April 2004
Automatic Securing Device MPAAD Service Bulletin 4th May 2004

Mirage Systems International (also see Sky Supplies)

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Soft reserve ripcord recall, ref part s/n M005128 April 03, updated july 03 to include s/n M006110, M006144, M006123 SB Mirage280403-01 28th April 2003
Mirage Systems, Inc PSB 12-4 AAD Cutter Location Change (Includes Procedures & Airtec recommendations) SB Mirage12-04 December 2004

NZ Aerosports

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Crossfire Canopy Safety bulletin SB NZ Aerosports25th October 2001

National Parachute Industries

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
WarpIII mod advisory APF RAC405A 1st November 1985
Phantom diaper design change APF RAC305A 1st March 1986
Phantom reserve rubber bands SB NPI1
Phantom reserve kevlar reinforcing bands APF RAC315B 1st July 1988
FM-1 Phantom reserve, pH and tensile testing SB NPI2
PM-2 Phantom reserve,tensile testing procedure SB NPI3
Mirage harness/container main and reserve risers APF RAC420A 1st January 1990
PM-3 Phantom reserve, neutralisation procedure SB NPI4
Phantom reserve, update to pH and tensile testing SB NPI5
Parachute canopies and components subject to deterioration due to acid mesh APF RAC322C 1st May 1990

North American Aerodynamics

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Centaurus recall APF RAC410A 1st July 1986

Para-Flite Incorporated (Now Airborne Systems

Organisation and title RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Swift reserve recall notice, PFISB 8601 APF RAC304A 30th January 1986
Para-flite reserve "safety stow" APF RAC602A 1st April 1987
Swift Plus reserves with spectra lines, PFISB9401 APF RAC329A 9th February 1994
Swift container - main closing loop retainer SB PFISB 1-02 20th August 2002

Para-Phernalia Inc

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Northern Lite III Curved Pin Advisory APF RAC409A 1st July 1986
Northern Lite Release Inspection APF RAC812A 1st April 1986
Northern Lite III Reserve Ripcords Cracked Ripcord Pins APF RAC508A 1st December 1997
Northern Lite s/no 0573 to 0800, inspect crimping of AMP to Chrysalis SB Para-Phernalia 1
All Softie Backpacks- check position of end of metal ripcord housing SB Para-Phernalia 2 30th October 2000

Parachute Industries of Southern Africa (PISA), (now Aerodyne Systems Pty Ltd)

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Pintail main parachutes APF RAC321A 1st December 1991

Parachute Industry Association (PIA)

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
PIA Document Index (for copies of all the PIA bulletins below and more)
PIA parachute canopy volume, area and weight, TS-104 APF RAC202C 1st February 1995
Parachute canopy fabric pull test, non-destructive method, TS-108 SB PIA TS-108 12th December 1992
Manufacturer's product service bulletin format, TS-110 APF RAC107A 1st January 1990
Reserve ripcord handle materials, TB-200 APF RAC506B 1st July 1988
AAD/RSL Survey Report, TB-260 SB PIA TB-260 Revised For 1997
Container Grommets and Small Suspension Lines, TB-301 SB PIA TB-301 2nd March 2000
Fabric strength testing of Orphaned Reserve Canopies TB-302 SB PIA TB-302 16th September 2000
Component Capability Issues TB-303 SB PIA TB-303 18th February 2008

Parachute Shop S.A

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Parachute Shop S.A. equipmentAPF RAC223A 1st February 1995

Parachutes Australia

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
S 18 (Two-Up) modification No. 2, PASB8702 (Superceded RAC 413A) SB 87/02 1st April 1987
Thinback/slimpack "sticky" pack material, PASB8802 (superceded RAC 415) SB 88/02 1st July 1988
PA Emergency and reserve ripcord recall, 507A, PASB8803 SB 88/03 1st July 1988
Diaper fitted to Aerolite and Hobbit reserve canopies, 606A PASB9101 SB 91/01 1st December 1991
PA Slimpacks and Thinbacks with rapide links, 323A, PASB9202 SB 92/02 10th June 1992
Pigmee red handle (reserve ripcord) proof test, 510A PASB9203 SB 92/03 16th November 1992
Hobbit reserve slider, PASB9301 SB 93/01 18th August 1993
S-18 Inspection, PASB9302 SB93/02 18th August 1993
Parachutes Australia S-18 RSL Retro-fit, PASB9401 SB94/01 1st May 1994
Talon Skyhook pilot chute, 605C, PASB9402APF RAC605C 1st May 1994
Line stowage bands for diapers on PA equipment, PASB9403 SB94/03 1st August 1994
Cypres installation for Flexon and 94 Talon, 428A, PASB9501 APF RAC428A 1st February 1995
Rev 2, Service life for 'Parachutes Australia' brand equipment, PASB9502 SB95/02 15th August 2003
PA Slimpack Model S3 Closing Loops, PASB9701 SB97/01 1st February 1997
Pigmee Ram-Air Reserve Freebag upgrade, PASB9702 SB97/02 1st July 1998
'94 Talon Main Closing Loop Position, PASB9801 SB98/01 15th September 1998
Airforce-120 Reserve- line lengths- Nov'98 PASB9802 SB98/02 1st November, 1998
Hobbit Reserve, lower steering line lengths - Nov '98 PASB9803 SB98/03 1st November 1998
3-Ring Riser Inspection, PASB0901 SB09/01 26th February 2009

Parachutes de France

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
French Parachute Standard EQ 530-03 SBAPF0810141st April 1994
Various service bulletins affecting Atom, Galaxy Tandem, Jaguar, Campus, and Requin Harnesses and risers, 910101, 920701, 920702, 92003, 92004, 92005 and 92006 APF RAC427A 1st August 1994
Blue Track, BT Pro and Merit canopy line bartack inspection APF RAC330A 1st November 1994
Atom harness inspection APF RAC430A 1st July 1995
Atom Drogue stop SB PdF09/03/99
Atom Tandem, coupled drogue release-trim SB PdF12/06/99
FXC12000, test for security of retaining circlip SB PdF13/12/99 13th December 1999
Millenium Atom Type 34 and 35 container additional main protection flap SB PdF29/03/00
Multi Mission Systems (MMS) Tandem BT 80 Type 740-2 Damage in main bridle/flap deployment with spring pilot chute SB PdF04/09/02
BT80 tandem main, trim concern A&B lines/sider trap SB PdF16/02/01 16th February 2001
Ninja "1" main canopies grounded (not Ninja "2") SB2/2002, 12/17/12 (and updated TC 3/2003, 30/07/03) SB PdF30/07/03 30th July 2003
P512 Flexpack - concerns with ripcord handle placement and ripcord free movement SB PdF31/01/03 31st January 2003
Techno 240 Reserve, slider change and brake line mod (previous bulletins limiting operating maximums) SB PdF28/07/03 28th July 2003
Ripcord pin bulletin SB PdF18/07/03 18th July 2003
Mandatory grounding of all reserves manf 1 Jan 87 - 31 Feb 89 - Steering line attachment SB PdF19/12/03 19th December 2003
PdF Freebags SB 04/001 SB PdF19/04/04 19th April 2004
Metal cutaway handles for Tandem and MSS 04/003 SB PdF15/09/04 15th September 2004
Atom Millenium rigs. Inspection of line deflector flap in main container 04/002 SB PdF23/08/04 23rd August 2004
Packing recommendations for emergency canopy P512 in Flexpack harness 05/001 SB PdF02/08/05 2nd June 2005
Packing Recommendation Additions for emergency canopy P512 in Flexpack harness06/001 SB PdF11/01/06 11th January 2001
Flexpack harness/container housing for ripcord TB 1/2005 SB PdF12/01/05 12th January 2005
BT 80 Modifications for canopies suffering hard openings TI 05/002 SB PdF10/10/05 10th October 2005
Tandem drogue chute bridle TI 06/001 SB PdF19/01/06 19th January 2006
Techno 240B reserve parachute 06/002 SB PdF21/04/06 21st April 2006
Techno 240B (Slider and main steering line replacement, packing modification) 06/001 SB PdF08/06/06 8th June 2006
Aerazur Single and Dual Harness Containers Relocation of AAD Cutter (41 pages) SB PdF08/03/07 8th March 2007
Aerazur Improvement of Harness 740-1 (Atom Tandem) and MMS 740-2 DoM before 2002 (4 pages) SB PdF31/07/07 31st July 2007
Aerazur - All PdF Reserve Canopies - Slider Stops. SB PdF25-63-46 12th December 2008

Paratec

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Ripcord Pin Bulletin concerning Nest system, ref CW03-01 (German only)SB Paratec1 25th July 2003
Reserve ripcord pin with round swaging of single reserve harness/container system TSB-PT SB Paratec2 8th September 2004
Paratec Investigation Report and official Statement to BPA Safety Information Ref : Next Tandem 3 Ring Failure 3/05 SB Paratec Report 29th September 2005
Use of AAD's in Next Harness/container systems SB Paratec3 31st July 2006
Paratec PSB-PT-07 Cypres cutter relocation SB Paratec4 15th February 2007
Paratec PSB 01-2009 Cutter Buffer PSB 01-2009 11th November 2009

Performance Designs Inc

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Inspection of Tandem VTCIII reserves (VR360) A line attachment and steering lines PDSBLTNN002SB PDSBLTN002 23rd May 2005

Pioneer Parachute Company

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Pioneer Parachutes with Dacron lines APF RAC309A 1st November 1985
Pioneer reserve conversion to 4 risers APF RAC307A 1st November 1986
Pioneer High Lifter Tandem Canopy reinforcement (see RW 850523) APF RAC324A 18th August 1993
Parachute canopies and components subject to deterioration due to acid mesh APF RAC322C 1st May 1990

Precision Aerodynamics

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Raven Reserve "bikini slider" APF RAC325A 18th August 1993
Super Raven Dash-M reserves and P-124 Aircrew reserves, line attachment improvement SB Prec1221 21st December 2001

Rigging Innovations

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Talon defective ripcord swages, APF RAC504A 1st April 1987
Talon Classic upper leg strap mod SB RI1503 1st November 1990
Talon Reserve bottom stiffener SB RI1505 1st January 1988
Reserve Freebag Safety Stow Lengths SB RI1507 19th November 1990
RSL Lanyard Length- Talon/Telesis/Classic SB RI1509 1st December 1990
Talon MK -1, reserve pilot chute plastic p/n 2231 SB RI1511 6th January 1991
Skyhook Reserve pilot chute SB RI1513-A 22nd June 1992
Reserve Pilot Chute Spring Test SB RI1513AB 22nd June 1992
Telesis, mods: riser covers, RSL flap, r/c housing, leg flap SB RI1515 1st January 1993
Talon, mods: riser covers, RSL, Cypres retrofit SB RI1517 1st January 1993
Talon RSL, type 17 riser with RSL ring configuration SB-1519 RAC815A 28th May 1992
Talon Telesis, reserve container reinforcement SB RI1521 30th September 1992
Talon and Flexon, Antron fabric weave seperation SB RI1523 27th April 1993
Cypres Installation For Flexon & '94 Talon SB-1525A RAC428A 1st February 1995
'94 Talon RSL pocket mod 950721 SB RI1527 21st July 1995
Telesis SOS ripcord mod 951003 SB RI1529 1st January 1997
'94 Talon/Flexon 3-ring hard housing retrofit 970101 SB RI1530 1st January 1997
Talon/Telesis Reserve bag design updates 970101 SB RI1531 1st January 1997
Talon 2/Genera Velcro-less toggles 970707 SB RI1532 12th September 1997
Telesis 2 BOC ripcord hard housing tacking SB RI1533 12th September 1997
Telesis w/FXC reserve, FXC activation test 971024 SB RI1534
Telesis / FXC Model 12000 Reserve Activation Check SB RI1535 24th October 1997
Telesis 1 and 2 SOS Housing Modification, Issue date 1 January 2000 SB RI1536
Telesis 1 Reserve Risers Sleeve SB RI1537 21st July 1999
Main risers - check locking loop, bartacked at manufacture? 000718 SB RI1538 18th July 2000
RSL Sleeve SB RI1539 1st December 2000
Voodoo 2.0 update SB RI1540 12th June 2001
Aviator Steering Toggles P?N 2613-(1) SB RI1541 12th July 2004
Aviator container side gusset Velcro modification SB RI 1544 12th July 2004
Approval of Vigil 2 AAD into Rigging Innovations harness & container systems SB RI 1545 Jan 15th 2009
Vigil 2 AAD Installation Instructions Installation Instructions Feb 2nd 2009

Roochutes Australia

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Roochutes 1” Wide Main Riser Recall APF RAC814A 1st December 1991

SPEKON

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
SPEKON re-l5 Pilot and Aircrew ParachutesSB SPEKON01/2008 28th August 2008

SSE Enterprises

For repair of Altimaster Altimeters go to Alti-2 Inc who now maintain and supply these items.
RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Sentinel Mk-2000, Required service SB Sentinel1 (702A - withdrawn 15th November 1992)
Sentinel Mk-2000, AAD, SB Sentinel2 (704A withdrawn, product no longer in service
Sentinel Mk-2000 & Mk-2100, cartridge life SB Sentinel3
Sentinel Mk-2000, Change in light configuration (no. 2 light) SB Sentinel4

SSK Industries (Stewart Systems) also the Airtec Cypres servicing dealer in the US

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Sweethog Duece, s/n 368-460 mfr, 83 to 84 RWS-2 rings (R) SB SSK100
Student Sweethog, before 19 April 89, reroute RSL lanyard SB SSK101
Student Sweethog, use recommended mfr closing loops SB SSK102
Sweethog Duece, install reserve housing stiffener plate APF RAC422A 1st December 1997
Sweethog, with mini risers and RSL, cycle and inspect APF RAC815A 28th May 1992

Sky Supplies (also see Mirage Systems International)

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Mirage container modification APF RAC407A 1st April 1983

Skydive Gunter (Germany)

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Mirage and Magic reserve ripcords made in Germany APF RAC505A 1st July 1987

Stratos 07 s.r.o

Organisation and title RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Rescue parachutes JU-40 DoM after 1 April 1997 are to be retired from service SB AD/PARA/8 22nd May 2002

Strong Enterprises

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Stylemaster Reserve, Spacing of pack opening elastic SB SB-1
26 Foot Lopo Canopy, s/n 3000-4000 stiff suspension line coating SB SB-2
Strong Enterprises: Starlite Tandem 1050-2 Universal Tandem 1050-2 Combination Tandem 1050-3 SB-3 APF RAC402A 1st November 1985
Starlight Tandem, reserve ripcord pocket & housing security SB SB-5
Combination Tandem, bottom main flaps with 2 grommets SB SB-6
Steel Ripcord Handles with nylon cables SB SB-7
Strong Enterprises Combination Tandem Reserve Ripcord Housing Clamp SB-8 APF RAC406A 1st November 1985
Dual Hawk Tandem, drogue bridle kevlar reinforcement SB SB-9
Dual Hawk Tandem (see SB-19)SB-10 APF RAC429A 1st February 1995
Dual Hawk Tandem, drogue riser protector flap SB SB-11 16th May 1988
Dual Hawk Tandem, drogue bridle pin location SB SB-12 7th December 1990
Strong Enterprises - defective slider stops SB-13 APF RAC327A 3rd December 1993
Dual Hawk Tandem, main canopy riser damage SB-14 APF RAC816A 14th November 1991
Dual Hawk Tandem, drogue bridle reinforcement stitching SB SB-15 8th January 1992
Dual Hawk Tandem, soft 3D rings on s/no. 107067-206098 SB SB-16 15th July 1992
Dual Hawk Tandem, stiffener reinforcing Cypres AAD SB SB-17 11th March 1994
Mini Hawk, reserve ripcord soldered tips on extensions SB SB-18 26th May 1994
Dual Hawk Tandem, updates mandated SB-19 APF RAC429A 1st February 1995
Stellar Reserve Canopy recall, bonded suspension lines replaced SB SB-20 4th May 1995
Dual Hawk Tandem, main riser replacement SB-21APF RAC431A 1st May 1996
Dual Hawk Tandem,use of unapproved components & service life SB-22 APF RAC433A 1st July 1997
Disconnection of the RSL on Strong Dual Hawk Tandem Rigs SB SB-23 9th September 1997
Dual Hawk Tandem 20.5” Flex Pin Replacement SB PSB-24 October 2001
Training Syllabus, Proper fit of Dual Hawk Passenger Harness SB TSB-24 2nd June 2006
Instructions for fitting the Deluxe Tandem Passenger Harness SB SB-Deluxe Harness19th April 2005
Quasar II, Quasar II Trainer and Military Quasar: Mandatory removal of "Flinger Pro" assembly and replacement of inner sub-flap with pilot chute base plate and pilot chute SB SB-26 18th April 2007
Press Release Relating to SB26 SB SB-26 Press Release 18th April 2007
Limited approval of use in Dual Hawk Tandem Vigil II units manufactured after DoM 10/2007 SB-28 SB SB-28 2nd October 2008
Limited approval of use in Dual Hawk Tandem Argus AAD's after DoM 5/2007 SB SB-29 2nd October 2008
Military Tandem Tether Bundle System, (MTTB) SB SB-30 3rd October 2008

Sun Path Products

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Javelin Reserve Static Line APF RAC822A 1st May 1994
Possible substandard urethane coating on Red 1000d Cordura SB SPSB004 12th December 2005
Mandatory grounding of student Javelin and student Odyssey with adjustable main lift web SB SP03 19th July 2004
Main Closing Loop Retainer SB SPSB03032000 3rd March 2000
Main Closing Loop Retainer SB SPSB03032000Rev B 1st May 2000
Jav Odyssey Hip Ring & 4 Ring Main Lift Web Inspections SB SPSBB005 3rd February 2009

Sunrise Rigging (Wings)

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Mid flap stiffener update and main packing addendum SB SR08325 31st March 2008

Thomas Sports Equipment (TSE)

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
TSE Tear Drop & Chaser RSL Retro-fit APF RAC819A 1st May 1991
Teardrop and Zerox steering line guide rings APF RAC426A 1st May 1991
T17 Reversed Riser Closing Loop SB197/TSE, 29/04/97SB 197/TSE 29th April 1997
T17 Reversed Riser recall notice SB297/TSE, 28/05/97SB 297/TSE 28th May 1997
Teardrop pilot chute grommets, check for sharp edges, March 2002SB March2002TSE


Trident Harness and Container, Inc

Aug 2001 - Trident Harness & Container, Inc (Formerly Bomber Manufacturing) now supplies the Reflex rig and parts, contact info@tridenthc.com

RAC Product Service Bulletin number Issue date
Reflex Main Riser Cover SB FSISB1003 27th December 1996
Reflex Grommet Inspection and Replacement SB FSISB1004 16th January 2000
Reflex Grommet Inspection and Replacement Rev 1 SB FSISB1005 7th February 2000

United Parachute Technologies (was RWS & 3-Ring Inc.)

RAC Product Service Bulletin number Issue date
Tandem Vector Modifying the main bag and harness diagonals for drogue use SB PSBTV
Convert a Vector freebag for use with a Safety Stow SB PSBCV
Wonderhog, Technical Update SB PSB010177 December 1977
Installation of a Wonderhog Bridle Pin SB PSB090178 September 1978
Wonderhog, recall of certain plastic reserve ripcords SB PSB000079 1979
Wonderhog, harness mod for mini-trapezoidal r/c handle SB PSB022482 24th February 1982
RWS 3-ring release systems, test/replace large RW-1-82, RW-1-83, APF RAC809B SB PSB021584 1st January 1990
New dome slider and control line modifications for tandem Hi-lifter main canopy SB PSB010185 1st January 1985
Wonderhog, Sentinel installation SB PSB080885
Stabiliser modification for tandem Vector canopies SB PSB052385 23rd May 1985
Brake setting modification to tandem Vector canopies SB PSB052485 24th May 1985
Replace plastic disk slider stop with metal washer SB PSB071085 10th July 1985
Stabiliser modification to Vector tandem canopies SB PSB071785 17th July 1985
Vector Tandem, mod to Pioneer Hi-Lifter Tandem Canopy APF RAC324A SB PSB00008518th August 1993
Vector Tandem, installation of a drogue system SB PSB112285 22nd November 1985
Misuse of RW-2 rings SB PSB070186 1st July 1986
Stow slider in rubber band attached to centre "B" line attachment point SB PSB090586 5th September 1986
3-ring periodic maintenance and mini 3-ring deformation SB PSB110186 1st November 1986
Vector reserve pin protector flap mod for CRW APF RAC414A SB PSB0701871st July 1987
Relative Workshop Tandem Double-Brake System Installation APF RAC317A SB PSB0125881st July 1988
Check for incorrectly peened rivets on quick ejectors SB PSB080188 August, 1988
Vector Tandem checklist RAC604A SB PSB111788 1st February 1990
Vector I & II reserve pilot chute spring compression force test SB PSB012191 21st January 1991
Removal of RSL attachment ring on type 17 mini risers, APF RAC815A SB PSB052192 28th May 1992
Mandatory AAD installation for Vector tandem APF RAC423CSB PSB050393 11th November 2003
Vector Tandem incorrectly mfr leg strap h/ware MS 22040 APF RAC817ASB PSB062193 11th November 2003
Recommended lifetime on Vector Tandem components APF RAC217A SB PSB08189318 August 1993
Relative Workshop Vector RSL Retro-Fit APF RAC820A SB PSB120393 3rd December 1993
Vector Tandem Diagonal Zig-Zag Inspection & Reinforcement APF RAC434A SB SB0522971st July 1997
Proper deactivation of the RSL on a Tandem Vector SB PSB071897
Vector Tandem Double-Ended Drogue Release Riser Closing Loop APF RAC608A SB PSB0317981st May 1998
Vector Tandem Automatic Riser Release Lanyard Installation “Collins Lanyard” APF RAC609ASB PSB031898 1st May 1998
AMP Fitting (with Grommet) on Breakaway Housings SB PSB091098-B 10th Sept 1998
Tandem Riser 3-ring locking loop SB PSB120199
Tandem Riser 3-ring locking loop modification instructions SB PSB120399
Maincontainer Closing Loop Retainer(ref APF SB 981001A) SB PSB20000302
Re: Maincontainer Closing Loop Retainer(ref APF SB 981001A) SB PSB20000302 Announcement
Sigma "Detachable" Drogue Bridle Modification SB PSB20020614
Skyhook Packing Instructions SB PSB20030611
Removal of RSL Ball for Sigma Skyhook mod SB PSB20030903
Hip Rings and shirt stow rubber bands SB PSB20030918
Skyhook.pdf.Manatory Inspection of Skyhook Assembly SB PSB20031203
Relative Workshop (RWSSBLTN_230505) & Performance Designs (PDSBLTN_002) Inspection of Tandem VTC-III Reserves (VR-360) A Line Attachments and steering lines. Tandem Loop Style Reseve Ripcords SB 300107 SB 300107 23rd May 2005


Velocity Sports Equipment

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Infinity Cutter Location Change - Supplement to Owner's Manual (Not an SB) Cutter Change2009


Vigil AADs

RAC Bulletin type/number Issue date
Recall of all AADs following ground activations due to static electricity SB#1SB Vigil #131st March 2004
Re: SB#1A-further to SB#1SB Vigil #1A-Further to SB#1 22 April 2004
Replacement of Damaged Cutters and Loops Vigil AAD SB#2SB Vigil AAD PSB#218th April 2006
Cutters with Plactic Insert Vigil PSB-3SB Vigil PSB-321st February 2007
Information Bulletin: Vigil Cutters 5th June 2008IB Vigil Cutters5th June 2008
Information Bulletin: Vigil Airborne Status and ManualIB Vigil Airborne Status and ManualMay 2009
PSB-5: Replacement of Vigil Cutters Type 3. 10th October 2009 (Includes APF SB 091110)APF SB 09111010th November 2009
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