Safety Notice
DHV Notification Date; 30.06.2021
Subject Reserve parachute / Manufacturer X-Dream Fly
Manufacturer X-Dream Fly has published the following safety advisory
Dear X-dream Fly dealers & customers.
After an internal quality follow-up check, we dedected on a full shipment a possible problem on one rescue container. The black loop for connecting the rescue handle was not correctly cut to length and therefore not sewn correctly in terms of strength. As a result, this black fabric loop can tear when subjected to tensile stress. This problem could only applies to the loop shown in the photo, which is located on the small triangular webbing, the other two are OK..
The container on the left is ok, the one on the right shows the defect (loop torn on one side) with increased pulling force
To check, pull a pen, a screwdrifer or your finger through the loop and pull as hard as you can. The loop should hold 70 daN. If it s a faulty container the loop will tear immediately with not much force..
We kindly ask you to immediately check all rescues delivered by X-dream Fly from 01st january 2021 to 15th june 2021 or to inform the customer accordingly before the next flight. .
The serial number of the possibly affected devices always ends with… T (as sample G12K12934T).
If this problem occurs, please contact us immediately so that we can initiate an exchange of the container immediately..
We apologize for this inconvenience. Team X-dream Fly
Gradient Avax XC 5 A line failure
Status : URGENT & CRITICAL
DESCRIPTION :
Risk of lines rupture on GRADIENT AVAX XC 5 gliders.
PRODUCTS CONCERNED :
GRADIENT AVAX XC 5 gliders produced between January 2015 and April 2017, all sizes.
FACTS :
A confirmed French pilot’s A lines (high and intermediate) ruptured on one side of his AVAX XC5 during a maneuver with a strong load shift (tight 360°), forcing him to use his rescue parachute for safe landing.FINDINGS :
Following the incident, we ran some tests on a same model glider (with several dozen hours of flying) at an independant "control centre". Results showed that the resistance values were inferior to the minimal required.These tests highlighted a scenario in which the high lines would shear the intermediate lines thus provoking a premature rupture of these lines. Despite the rupture test values of every line being within the requirements of norm EN 926-1:2006, the lines juncture can become a major issue.
As a reminder, norm EN 926-1:2006 evolved in late 2015, a few months after this glider passed the certification test, which saw the lines rupture minimal values increase (from 8 times the maximum flying weight to 14 times).
FOLLOW-UP :
In order to ensure the safety of pilots and honest customer service, GRADIENT will replace all the lines of affected gliders, free of charge.These new lines set will comply with the latest version of the EN 926-1:2015 norm.
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PROCEDURE :
If you own a glider concerned by this safety note, we ask you to follow this procedure thoroughly :1. Do not fly with this glider again.
2. Contact your reseller or GRADIENT directly :
by e-mail : info@gradient-gliders.com or gradient@gradient.cx (for the Czech Republic)
by phone : +33 4 50 45 75 29 or +420 608 816 319 (for the Czech Republic)
3. Give the serial number of your AVAX XC 5 to receive new revised line set.
4. Change or have a professional change your lines on your AVAX XC 5 to fly safely again.
Our main concern is the safety of all pilots. If you have any questions, we remain at your disposal to give you further information.
Regards,
Laurent CHIABAUT - Director, GRADIENT S.r.o
SAFETY NOTE - 03 JUNE 2019
GRADIENT France
34 Rue Adrastée - Parc Altaïs 74650 CHAVANOD - FRANCE
Tél.: +33 4 50 45 75 29 | Email: info@gradient-gliders.com
Link to original notice : https://www.supair.com/document/safety/CP_Gradient_AVAX_EN.pdf
Paramotor crash CAA accident summary
The attached CAA accident summary highlights several important considerations for all powered flights:
CAA accident summary
- Every take off should include a plan for engine failure or reduced performance at any stage of the flight from the start of the run through climb out to a height that allows a safe landing.
- If there is any fault or reduced performance discovered at any time then don't ignore it, take action to correct it.
- If you haven't flown for a while then don't be too proud to ask a flying buddy to check what you are doing, check what your flight plan is and what you will do with an engine failure or other emergency.
CAA accident summary
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