PSB#081893 Recommended Lifetime on Vector Tandem Components August 18, 1993 SUBJECT: STATUS: IDENTIFICATION: BACKGROUND:

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RECOMMENDED LIFETIME ON VECTOR TANDEM COMPONENTS RECOMMENDED Relative Workshop Tandem Vector parachute (all models and sizes). -Based on many years of observing tandem malfunction and equipment the Relative Workshop has established a recommendation of the "lifetime" Tandem components. Replace suspension lines every 200-300 jumps. Replace main canopy after 600 jumps. Replace drogue centreline every 300 jumps. Replace drogue assembly every 600 jumps. Harness/container inspection every 200 jumps. Replace harness/container every 1000 jumps. Reserve canopy limited to 20 uses. 9 March 1993 Relative Workshop's 1992 Tandem News Letter. All All All All

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This replaces RA C 319 Rev A titled: Performance Design PD-360 main line replacement.

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