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Old April 19th 16, 05:32 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Parachute Service Life Limits and the FAA

My experience is that it is the rigger who makes a decision about an absolute service life. In my area it is typically 20 years. Some will not even consider making a canopy fabric strength test. Other riggers never bring up the subject. The result is you can keep shopping your old rig around until a rigger agrees to repack.