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Old July 5th 11, 07:22 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Frank Whiteley
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Default What's the deal with 20 year life span on chutes?

On Tue, 05 Jul 2011 07:14:58 -0700, Gary wrote:

I apoligize of this has been discussed in the past. Looking for a used
chute I keep running into talk of 20 year life span for parachutes. Is
it solely up to the rigger to pack or refuse a chute that age?

Still looking for a used chute that will not break the bank after
recently buying an ASW-20.

Thanks, Gary Adams GA2


20 would be good. The manufacturer of my chute lifed it at 15 years.

Frank Whiteley