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Old July 5th 11, 08:48 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Andy Durbin
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Default What's the deal with 20 year life span on chutes?

At 14:14 05 July 2011, 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


Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge my rigger, have a concern that
my chute is over 20 years old.

I've owned it since new and know how it has been taken care of. However
I would not consider buying a chute that was over 20 years old.

Andy