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RECENT UPDATES
22/01/10 - Parachutes Australia Emergency Parachutes Thinback T104 and Slimpack T204
19/11/09 - Sunpath

TANDEM

Aerodyne - Updated 16/01/08

http://www.flyaerodyne.com/fly/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
2/2007	Tandem Container Main Parachute use	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems
3/2007	Tandem Container Equipment Minimums	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems

Icarus - Updated 16/01/08

http://www.nzaerosports.com

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
2/2007	Tandem Container Main Parachute use	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems
3/2007	Tandem Container Equipment Minimums	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems

Jumpshack - Updated 16/01/08

http://www.jumpshack.com/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
2/2007	Tandem Container Main Parachute use	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems
3/2007	Tandem Container Equipment Minimums	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems

Omega - Updated 14/02/08

http://www.flyfirebird.com

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
2/2007	Tandem Container Main Parachute use	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems
3/2007	Tandem Container Equipment Minimums	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems
20/02/07	Minor changes according EBH class 1. and 2. of V1R1 (Omega with Quick / Rush)

Parachutes de France - Updated 12/01/09

No website located

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
19/01/06	Tandem Drogue chute bridle P/N: P2007022810 / P1007022810.	Mandatory
2/2007	Tandem Container Main Parachute use	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems
3/2007	Tandem Container Equipment Minimums	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems
28/12/08	Reserve canopy control	All reserve canopies from this manufacturer

Performance Designs - Updated 16/01/08

http://www.performancedesigns.com/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
2/2007	Tandem Container Main Parachute use	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems
3/2007	Tandem Container Equipment Minimums	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems

Relative Workshop - United Parachute Technologies - Updated 06/01/09

http://www.unitedparachutetechnologies.com/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
23/05/2005	Inspection of Tandem VTCIII reserves (VR360) A Line Attachments and Steering Lines.	Mandatory
30/01/ 2007	Tandem Loop Style Reserve Ripcords	Mandatory
03/11/02	Sigma and Vector Tandem Hardware	Advisory
2/2007	Tandem Container Main Parachute use	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems
3/2007	Tandem Container Equipment Minimums	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems
06/01/09	RSL-SIGMA SPLIT MODIFICATION	Modification

Strong Enterprises - Updated 03/10/08

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
22/07/07	A) Dual Hawk Tandem, Use of Unapproved Components B) Dual Hawk Tandem Service Life	Mandatory
05/06/07	Tandem Passenger Fatality & Tandem Harness Fitting	Mandatoy
2/2007	Tandem Container Main Parachute use	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems
3/2007	Tandem Container Equipment Minimums	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems
10/2008	Vigil II Automatic Activation Device
10/2008	Argus Automatic Activation Device

Stunts Equipemt (Eclipse) - Updated 16/01/08

No website

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
2/2007	Tandem Container Main Parachute use	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems
3/2007	Tandem Container Equipment Minimums	NZPIA Bulletin - applicable to all systems

SPORT

Aerodyne - Updated 16/01/08

http://www.flyaerodyne.com

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
27/11/07	Icon container grommet inspection	Precautionary

Canadian Aero sports

http://www.canadianaerosports.com/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS

Firebird - Updated 14/02/08

http://www.flyfirebird.com

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
20/02/07	Minor changes according EBH class 1. and 2. of V1R1 (Omega with Quick / Rush)

Icarus

http://www.nzaerosports.com

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS

Jumpshack - Updated 16/01/08

http://www.jumpshack.com/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
01/25/05	Re-designation of use	Immediately

Mars

http://www.marsjev.cz/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS

Mirage systems - Updated 16/01/08

http://www.miragesys.com

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
28/04/07	Mirage 27” Soft Reserve Ripcord	NZPIA Bulletin

Omega - Peroromance Vairables - Updated 14/02/08

http://www.flyfirebird.com

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
9/2005	Performance Variable e.K. OMEGA XXS, XS, S, M, L, and XL (Container-System) with QUICK 120, 135, 150, 180, or 220 (Reserve Parachute) Personal Parachutes.	Mandatory
18.07.2005	Omega Container-System XXS, XS, S, SS, M, L und XL	Mandatory
20/02/07	Minor changes according EBH class 1. and 2. of V1R1 (Omega with Quick / Rush)

Parachute Shop - Vega Canopies - Updated 22/01/10

No website located

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
11/2006	Removal from Service	Mandatory
12/10/05	Equipment: VEGA 120 type reserve canopy Equipment/Furnishings - Strengthening of assemblies	Mandatory

Parachutes Australia - Updated 16/01/08

http://www.parachutesaustralia.com/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
15.08.03	SERVICE LIFE FOR 'PARACHUTES AUSTRALIA' BRAND EQUIPMENT	Mandatory
20.01.10	Thinpack Emergency Parachute systems T104 and T24 Download 1 \| Download 2 \| Download 3	Each of the 3 downloads details here are relevant to the Thinpack Emergency Parachute systems T104 and T24

Parachutes de France - Updated 12/01/09

No website located

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
01/05/06	Parachutes de France TECHNO 240-B Reserve	MandatoryGrounding
02/05/06	Parachutes de France TECHNO 240-B Reserve	NZPIA Issue -Mandatory Grounding
01/04/08	Brake settings on PDF Risers	NZPIA Issue - Mandatory
28/12/08	Reserve canopy control	All reserve canopies from this manufacturer

Paratech - Updated 16/01/08

http://www.paratech-parachutes.com/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
08-09-2004	Reserve Ripcord Pin with round swaging of Single Reserve Harness/Container System	Mandatory
15/02/07	Cutter relocation on harness/container systems	Mandatory
25/08/07	Paratec Next Sport Containers Models NENX and NENS	Mandatory

Performance Designs

http://www.performancedesigns.com/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS

PISA

No website located

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS

Precision Aerodynamics

http://www.precision.net/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS

Relative Workshop - United Parachute Technologies - Updated 26/01/08

http://www.unitedparachutetechnologies.com/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
23/12/08	STAGING LOOP PACKING INSTRUCTIONS	Instalation and packing
20/01/09	STAGING LOOP GROMMET INSTALLATION MOD	Instalation
06/01/09	SPLIT RSL-VECTOR 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS	Instalation and packing

Rigging Innovations - Updated 16/01/08

http://www.rigginginnovations.com/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
25/02/97	TALON DEFECTIVE RESERVE RIPCORD	Mandatory
01/11/07	TALON CLASSIC UPPER LEG STRAP MODIFICATION	Recommended
01/01/88	TALON RESERVE CONTAINER BOTTOM STIFFENER	Recommended
19/11/90	RESERVE FREEBAG SAFETY STOW LENGTHS	Advisory
01/12/90	RSL LANYARD LENGTH- TALON/TELESIS/CLASSIC	Advisory
06/01/91	TALON MK-1 RESERVE PILOTCHUTE CAP PLASTIC - P/N 2231-( )	Mandatory
22/06/92	SKYHOOK RESERVE PILOTCHUTE	Mandatory
01/12/93	TELESIS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT MODS	Recommended
01/01/93	TALON PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT MODS	Optional
27/05/92	TY-17 MAIN RISERS WITH RSL RING CONFIGURATION	Mandatory
30/09/92	RESERVE CONTAINER BARTACKS TALON P/N 4111-( ) & TELESIS P/N 4113-( )	Mandatory
27/04/93	ANTRON FABRIC WEAVE SEPARATION	Manadatory
01/02/95	CYPRES INSTALLATION FOR FLEXON & '94 TALON	Mandatory
21/07/07	'94 TALON RSL POCKET MOD	Optional
01/01/97	Telesis SOS Ripcord Mod	Mandatory
01/01/97	'94 TALON & FLEXON 3-RING HARD HOUSING RETROFIT	Optional
01/01/97	TALON/TELESIS RESERVE BAG DESIGN UPDATES	Advisory
07/07/97	VELCRO-LESS TOGGLES BRAKE HANG-UPS	Advisory
12/09/97	BOC RIPCORD HOUSING RETROFIT	Recommended
24/10/97	TELESIS / FXC MODEL 12000 RESERVE ACTIVATION CHECK	Recommended
21/07/99	TELESIS 1 RESERVE RISERS SLEEVE	Recommended
18/07/00	MAIN RISERS	Recommended
01/12/00	RSL SLEEVE	Recommended
12/06/01	Voodoo 2.0 update	Advisory
12/07/04	Aviator steering toggles P/N 2613-(1)	Mandatory

Strong Enterprises - Updated 16/01/08

http://www.strongparachutes.com/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
18/04/07	Quasar II, P/N115100, Quasar II Trainer P/N115102, Military Quasar II P/N 115103.	Mandatory
18/04/07	QUASAR II 18	Mandatory

Stunts Equipment

No website lcoated

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS

Sunpath - Updated 15/01/09

http://www.sunpath.com/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
12/12/05	Possible substandard urethane coating on RED 1000d Cordura	Mandatory
1/12/05	Possible substandard urethane coating on RED 1000d Cordura	Mandatory
19/11/08	The design of all Javelin Reserve Ripcord handles	NOTE

Sunrise rigging - Updated 08/04/08

http://www.skydivewings.com/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
31 March 2008	Mid-flap stiffener update and main packing addendum	Recomended

Sunshine Rigging

http://www.sunshine-factory.com/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS

Tomas Sports

http://www.thomas-sports.com/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS

Velocity Sports

http://www.velocityrigs.com/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS

Vortex - Updated 16/01/08

http://www.parachutesystems.co.za/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
No date mentioned	Main closing loop mod

AADs

Vigil - Updated 16/01/08

http://www.vigil.aero/home.php

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
22/04/04	Vigil Status	Mandatory
31/03/04	Vigil AAD ground activation due to static electricity	Mandatory
02/21/2007	Vigil Cutters with Plastic Insert	Advisory

Argus (Aviacom SA) - Updated 16/01/08

http://www.argus-aad.com

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
01/12/06	Cutter replacement in Mirage rigs	Mandatory
02/12/06	Cutter replacement in Mirage rigs	Mandatory
11/12/06	This bulletin cancels and replaces SB AMM021206/1	Mandatory

Cypres - Updated 17/03/09

http://www.cypres.cc/

DATE	SUBJECT	STATUS
Jan 2008	Neccessary actions in case of an unsuccessful or incomplete selftest, Cypres1 and Cypres2.	Mandatory
21.04.2008	Recall of certain CYPRES 2 units	Mandatory
16/03/09	Carriage on passenger aircraft	Inform

MISC COMPONENTS

Updated 16/01/08

DATE	MANUFACTURER	SUBJECT	STATUS
15/07/03	Capewell Components	Capewell Supplied Pins and Ripcords	Mandatory

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