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| The Federal Aviation Administration mandates that every reserve (or emergency) parachute system be inspected, aired, repacked and certified airworthy every 120 days, by an appropriately rated rigger. Many skydivers are unfamiliar with what happens when they hand their rig over to their Rigger. Here, more or less, is what you get for your $40...... | |||
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Your Rigger will cut away the main canopy and thoroughly inspect the entire harness and container, including the breakaway system, stitching, fabric and hardware. Then the reserve canopy, risers and lines are inspected, and the canopy hung to air it out. |
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Following inspection and airing, the reserve is packed in a way that enables it to open quickly, cleanly and on heading. |
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Then it is inserted into the freebag. The lines are stowed and the canopy and freebag are placed in the reserve container, which is then closed and sealed. The work is recorded in the Rigger's logbook and on the reserve packing data card. |
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Then it is inserted into the freebag. The lines are stowed and the canopy and freebag are placed in the reserve container, which is then closed and sealed. The work is recorded in the Rigger's logbook and on the reserve packing data card. |
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| Your Rigger will also check with the manufacturer for any technical bulletins on the system. The main canopy will be reconnected, however most Riggers will not close the main container (because it's not their pack job). | |||
| If you have had a seasonal layoff or are an infrequent jumper you should be aware that the FAA also sets a 120 day repack cycle on the main canopy. After a long layoff, ask your Rigger to hang, air and inspect your main. | |||
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