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Parachute Life Limit

There is no 20 year life cycle for pilot or skydivers parachutes -there is none !

A life limit from the manufacturer is the first 120 days, after that the Parachute Rigger that services & repacks the parachute  is now the responsibility for the next 120 day life. In other words...it is up to the Parachute Rigger to inspect, test if necessary, and  re-certify airworthy and pack the parachute (just like your annual inspection by your A&P mechanic for your aircraft).

NO WHERE is there anything in writing, studies, manufacture's instructions or FAA Regulations about life limits, except for:

The GQ Security 350 parachute manufactured in Great Brittan, it states in their manual a service life for the canopy and harness of 15 years from the date of manufacture.

I inspect every pilot parachute that comes into my parachute loft, those that don't pass you never see, the ones that make it are advertised here & have gone through my tough inspection and will last many years if taken care of.

My name is Don Mayer, Master Parachute Rigger, FAA Designated Parachute Rigger Examiner, 36 years experience, owner of the Parachute Shop. 1-800-872-2488
Parachute Shop - Pepperell Airport - 165 Nashua Road - Pepperell - MA 01463 USA   
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