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Unapproved After-Market Components: Safety and Liability Concerns

Saturday, August 13, 2022

During a recent equipment malfunction incident that came to the attention of both PIA and USPA, several pairs of after- market tandem main risers suffered hardware bending due to the use of improper rings. These risers were manufactured by an FAA master rigger who did not have manufacturer or FAA approval. The two primary U.S. tandem system manufacturers upgraded these specific riser rings 24 years ago due to similar bending incidents. Had the rigger requested approval or consulted with the manufacturer, the inadequacy would have been discovered prior to failing in actual use. Read more……

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