Parachute Rigging

Parachute Rigging FAQ

Why you need a rigger…

Riggers pack parachutes and do much more. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifies Senior and Master Riggers.

FAA regulations mandate that reserve parachutes and pilot emergency parachutes be inspected and repacked every 120 days or after use. Experienced FAA Certified Riggers are qualified to inspect, repair and repack reserve canopies and harness/containers.

FAA inspection standards require riggers to confirm that parachutes and harness/containers comply with all airworthiness directives and service bulletins. Manufacturer inspection and testing/packing requirements are followed throughout the inspection/repacking process.

Riggers modify and repair skydiving gear. They also repair jumpsuits, steering toggles, links, lines, deployment bats, helmets, pilot chutes, goggles, and more.

Parachute Place Rigging Loft's excellent standards are unparalleled in the industry.

Parachute Place Rigging Loft Standards

Reserve Canopies
Parachute Place requires all metal link utilizing sport reserve canopies to have either fabric, vinyl or silicone slider bumpers. Bumpers will be installed on all canopies that do not have them. Bumpers keep metal links centered on the risers and, during reserve deployment, they keep the lines centered on the links.

Performance Designs mandates that its reserve canopies have annual 30-pound fabric strength tests. Canopies with stains of unknown origin will be subject to a fabric strength test. Reserves that do not have strength requirements will also be tested annually.

AADs
To be repacked, Cypres I batteries must be less than 2 years old. All Cypres units require 4 and 8-year services. Cypres units older than 12 years are not considered airworthy.

Vigil batteries are replaced at 4 year intervals or in the event the unit indicates “Bat Low” or “Bat Rpl.” Vigil batteries do not have manufacturer designated service requirements or lifespan limits.

At each repack, FXC Astra units will have a functional test and applicable software updates. Astra batteries must be replaced when a solid light displays or when the unit fails to turn on.

Main Canopies
All attached main canopies will be removed during reserve inspection and repack. All packed main canopies will be reattached. Following reserve inspection, they may be opened and repacked to ensure line continuity. Unless otherwise requested, unpacked main canopies will be repacked. When repacking main canopies, riggers will conduct a line check, untwist steering lines, replace rubber bands as necessary, and conduct a general inspection.

Gear Life Span
Skydiving gear 15 to 25 years old should be retired. Parachute Place will not service gear older than 25 years.

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