SB 2018/002 — Canopy, Harness and Container Life Limits
FIREBIRD USA LLC
SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 2018/002
Canopy and Harness and Container Life limits;
1) Rationale for this Service bulletin: Certain Firebird GmbH products currently in use
were originally produced with an anticipated life limit of twenty years from date of
manufacture. Firebird USA LLC is now responsible for servicing and maintaining those
products.
2) After reviewing of both new and vintage systems in for maintenance Firebird USA
LLC has determined those life limits are not appropriate to all systems and has decided
that Firebird USA LLC will defer, in accordance with TSO C23d, a determination of
continued use of all Firebird GmbH and all Firebird USA LLC to that appropriately FAA
certificated Master Parachute Rigger at each 180 day interval in accordance with 14
CFR Part 91.307, and Part 105.43.
3) Firebird USA LLC does however caution all users of Firebird GmbH and Firebird USA
LLC systems and products that the 180 day repetitive inspections required by 14 CFR
91.307 and 105.43 are not the only inspections required for continued safe use of these
systems. Each user is entirely responsible for determining the safe condition for use of
any Firebird GmbH or Firebird USA LLC system or product prior to each and any use.
AUTHORITY:
GEORGES REUTER
Firebird USA LLC
409 N. Main St.
ELOY AZ 85131
FIREBIRD USA LLC 409 N. Main St. Office +1 520 350 7333
ELOY AZ 85131 Fax: +1 520 466 1199 USA usa@flyfirebird.com
USA
Telephone: 747 300 8880
Email usa@flyfirebird.com
DISTRIBUTION:
1. All Firebird Products Dealers
2. PIA Technical Committee
3. PIA Rigging Committee
4. National Aero Clubs, Parachuting Section
5. All Parachuting publications
6. Military Parachute Organizations
7. FAA MIDO Phoenix
8. FAA FISDO Phoenix
9. FAA ACO Los Angeles
10. EASA, BRUSSELS
FIREBIRD USA LLC 409 N. Main St. Office +1 520 350 7333
ELOY AZ 85131 Fax: +1 520 466 1199 USA usa@flyfirebird.com