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**Blueskies** · March 26th 08, 11:25 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning,rec.aviation.piloting

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In rec.aviation.owning Gig 601XL Builder wrote:
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In rec.aviation.owning wrote:
Just got a "service Letter in the mail from Parker. Dated Feb 15,
2008 It states that "All Parker/Airborne engine driven air pumps are
beyond their mandatory replacement time and must be removed from
services"

Bascally they are saying that if you have a Parker/Airborne Vac Pump
that its toast, remove it before the next flight. Now I dont, mine is
a Garwin wet unit, but this seems like this is either a blanket get
out of jail liability card or one hell of a way to make some money.
The letter goes on to say that they realize that owners have a choice
of using a new or overhauled unit but "owners/pilots must be aware of
the increased risk of pneumatic system failure when using overhauled
or reconditioned pumps. An overhauled/reconditioned Parker/Airborne
pump MUST NOT be used"

If this service letter represents a real SB then people would be nuts
to support these yahoos by buying another Parker pump product.

That would be difficult.

Did you read the line:

"Parker/Airborne ceased the manufacture of Engine-Driven Air Pumps in
February 20002."

In other words, they are saying the last pump made is now beyond it's
service life.

Isn't Parker the one that got run out of business due to a liability suit?

Sort of.

Parker lost despite the NTSB report that said the pump was functional
when the aircraft crashed.

Parker then basically said screw the GA market as not being worth the
grief and got out of the GA market. They are still very much in business.

Ever hear of Cleveland wheels and brakes?

Lawsuit:

http://www.robbrobb.com/media_articl...ticle=4_01.htm

Parker:

http://www.parker.com/portal/site/PARKER

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Jim Pennino

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