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TEAR DROP 1 PIN OWNERS MANUAL
Inspection of your Tear Drop 1 Pin should be at assembly, before every repack and
after emergency use. Every Tear Drop 1 Pin must be inspected by qualified personnel,
before it is used, before every repack and no matter if it was used or not after it was
handled in an improper way such as after water jumps, muddy landing, etc.
Periodic inspections of the equipment must also be carried out, to examine the Tear
Drop 1 Pin, these checks are vital for wear, damage, etc. Periodic inspection allows for
any damage to be rectified immediately, putting off repairs may result in a malfunction.
Periodic inspection is recommended on a monthly basis. Particular attention should be
given to the areas shown below;
Different countries may have different regulations, so please check with your
responsible organization regarding repack cycle, inspections, etc.
INSPECTION
1. Breakaway system. Inspect and operate on a regular basis. Check for velcro
damage and wear. Inspect loops for wear & fraying. Inspect cables, nicks in cables,
damaged or dirty cables, correct length and cable ends. Examine hardware, sharp
edges, cracks, bends, rust, correct installation. Check velcro on breakaway handle and
main lift web for cleanness and adequate holds. Check stitching, including that which
holds the large 3-ring to the harness, the hand tacking and keeper.
2. Reserve system. This includes the reserve ripcord, pin, handle, housings, container,
associated sewing, free bag & pilot chute. Check for bent pin, worn out velcro, broken
stitches, reserve flaps, grommets for sharp edges, bag fabric & seams, safety stow,
bridle seams, pilot chute fabric damage and spring force. Correct housings and
condition. You should not attempt any repairs or modifications to any of these items
unless you are an appropriately rated rigger.
3. Harness. Inspect the harness, check for broken stitching or frayed webbing.
Examine hardware, sharp edges, cracks, bends, rust, correct installation. Leg strap
elastics condition.
4. Main system. Inspect the plastic stiffeners in the container flaps any broken
stiffeners should be replaced. Check grommets for sharp edges, etc. Any grommets that
are badly deformed or pulling out of their setting should be replaced. A qualified
rigger must replace grommets or plastic stiffeners. Main risers, velcro damage, bent
rings, damaged loops, toggles intact.
5. Main pilot chute and main bag. Check the centerline of the main pilot chute. Check
for broken stitches and torn fabric. Inspect the seam that joins the pilot chute mesh to
the pilot chute fabric. If the mesh is torn or badly frayed, replace the pilot chute. Check
velcro for damage, fraying, etc. Pilot chute fabric for porosity. Main bag, fabric
condition, seams, damaged grommets, replace old rubber bands.
Check loops for wear. If worn out, breakage may occur causing the main canopy
6.
to malfunction and release prematurely. Replace the loop with a duplicate if wear is
noticed. Ensure loops are correct length, not frayed and correct type for AAD in use.
CARE & STORAGE OF THE TEAR DROP 1 PIN
CARE
Thomas Defence Systems Ltd, Issue 5, 01-05-2014, Reference Number TSE/004
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