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RIGGING SERVICES
  
RIGGING SERVICES by Don Mayer Master Parachute Rigger
Reserve canopy/container inspection and repack $50-$125.00
The reserve canopy/container inspection and repack. Per FAA regulations, the
entire harness, container and reserve parachute must be inspected every 120
days. All riggers follow a thorough checklist during the inspection/repack
process and stay up-to-date on manufacturer service bulletins. Repack due dates
as well as Cypres battery and maintenance due dates are recorded on your invoice
Assemble reserve and/or main canopy to container $125.00
Reserve and/or main canopy assembly is required for new gear purchases or when
moving canopies from one container to another. It is critical when buying new or
used gear that the container and parachutes are compatible in size.
Container/parachute sizing cannot be adjusted. Manufacturer assembly
specifications are strictly followed. Steering lines are sewn down to factory
marks unless otherwise specified. The serial number and date of manufacture are
noted on the packing data card.
Annual reserve canopy strength test $35.00
The annual reserve canopy strength test is required for Performance Designs
reserve canopies by the manufacturer.
Repack main canopy with line check and new stows $20.00
The canopy steering lines are untwisted, the line continuity is verified and the
stow bands are replaced. In addition the canopy and its components are examined
for wear during the repack.
Replace
Reserve Cypres Closing Loop $6.00
The reserve closing Cypres loop does get
worn out after 2-4 reserve repacks, it looses it's silicon body and has to be
replaced, this fee includes the new loop and the installation.
AAD SERVICE
Install Cypres or
Vigil automatic activation device (AAD) $10.00
AAD installation is required and included with a new gear purchase or when if
having a Cypres or Vigil automatic opener installed for the first time. The date
of manufacture, serial number and any prior service or battery dates are noted
on the packing data card.
New Cypres batteries
and 4-year maintenance
Cypres I batteries must be replaced every 24 calendar months, 500 jumps or when
the unit gives a low-battery reading. Cypres I and II units must be sent to the
factory for maintenance every 4 years from the date of manufacture.
Service time for the Cypres maintenance is two weeks. All rigs will have Cypres
battery and/or factory dates written on the packing data card. The Cypres life
is 12 years plus 3 month and is no longer airworthy and must be taken out of
service.
$90 new battery
installation;
$200 4-year service includes shipping and full insurance both ways.
PARACHUTE MAINTENANCE
Inspect main canopy
A full inspection of your main canopy and its deployment system is recommended
every 100 jumps. This is meant to supplement your general inspection each time
you repack your main. Our Riggers inspect the main risers, links, lines, bar
tacks, line attachment points, canopy fabric, stitching, main deployment bag,
grommets and pilot chute system. $25.
Line replacement or
canopy reline
Complete or partial relines of your parachute is available. Most parachutes
should be entirely relined every 400-500 jumps. Steering lines should be replaced
every 350 jumps. Individual line replacement may be necessary due to snags,
unusual wear or if a single line breaks.
Complete steering line replacement $35.00
Complete line set $325.00
Canopy patches and
other miscellaneous repairs
Most damaged canopies can be repaired immediately. Canopy patches, line
attachment replacement and seam repairs are some of the services offered. Our
expert Riggers keep numerous colors and types of canopy fabric, links and line
in stock for immediate repairs.
$30 canopy patch; $50 per hour for miscellaneous
repairs.
Replace/install
metal or soft links with slider bumpers
Metal and soft links are always in stock. Slinks manufactured by Performance
Designs are always in stock. We also carry a variety of metal link sizes as well
as webbing and silicone slider bumpers.
$40 Slinks Installation
CONTAINER MAINTENANCE
Wash container and
reassemble,
Complete washing of your container is available. Your container is completely
disassembled, washed, dried and reassembled. Allow 1-2 weeks for this service.
Scotchgard protection is also available. $125.00
Includes Repack & Scotchgard, Add $25.00 for Racer Rigs.
Install/replace
Spandex BOC pilot chute pouch $45.00
The spandex pilot chute pouch must be replaced periodically due to wear. A worn
or loose pouch can lead to a premature main canopy deployment.
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