Maintenance, Repairs And Service Intervals; Care And Maintenance - Advance AXESS 2 Air Betriebshandbuch

Maintenance, repairs and
service intervals

Care and maintenance

The harness has been designed for a lot of work and high loadings,
and to meet these high demands especially high criteria were set for
the choice of materials. Even so, the life of the harness depends, to a
great extent, on the way it is looked after by its users, and we recom-
mend that the harness is routinely inspected for signs of wear, dam-
aged seams and webbing, and that damaged parts are replaced. It
is especially important to note that any suspected damage should be
immediately taken to an authorised workshop for repair.
Caution: Do not modify your harness, and never fly with a
harness that has any kind of damage to its webbing.
It is recommended that the harness is completely checked at least
once a year: this must include the condition of the seams and web-
bing parts, and the operation of the buckles. Don't forget the regu-
lar airing and repacking of your reserve parachute. If your reserve has
been thrown in an emergency your harness should also be checked
by the manufacturer or an authorised service centre.
Ultraviolet light, heat, humidity, salt water, aggressive cleaning
agents, unsuitable storage as well as physical abuse (dragging over
the ground) speeds up the ageing process.
The life of your harness can be greatly extended if you observe the
following points:
• Let a wet or damp harness dry completely at room temperature, or
outside in the shade. Always repack your (dry) reserve.
• If your harness gets wet with sea water rinse it thoroughly in fresh
water. Always repack your (dry) reserve.
• Only clean your harness with fresh water, and a little neutral soap if
necessary. Never use solvents.
• Check the harness/reserve and reserve bridles after every reserve
deployment.
• A qualified person must check the harness after any very high
loading (e.g. heavy crash).
• Regularly inspect the harness for damaged seams and webbing.
In particular check the harness/reserve bridle and the seams by
the main carabiners.
• Don't subject the harness to extremes of temperature and make
sure it gets adequate ventilation, to prevent condensation forming.
• Do not leave the harness in the sun (without good reason) before
and after flying.
Most reserve parachute manufacturers recommend an inspection
and repacking every six months, so as to guarantee a fast and rou-
tine opening every time. If the reserve gets wet, damp or overheat-
60