Talon 1

Inspect the reserve ripcord assembly to ensure that the pin has been swaged properly. A ripcord that has NOT been swaged properly will allow the cable to be removed from the pin VERY easily. The shank of the pin will be perfectly round with no swage markings. A properly swaged pin will be oval shaped at the shank beginning approximately 1/8" from where the cable enters the pin and the swaged area will be approximately 1/2" long. The pin currently being used on the TALON is the 55A6480 Terminal Pin.

Compliance with this service bulletin may be done according to procedures outlined in Rigging Innovations PRODUCT MODIFICATION PROCEDURE #1203. However, only Rigging Innovations Inc. or authorized facilities/individuals may carry out the necessary modifications. Authorization to do so must be obtained IN WRITING from Rigging Innovations Inc.

Owners desiring this modification should contact Rigging Innovations direct to make the necessary arrangements. The modifications will be done on a no charge basis for the owner.

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At the next repack the rigger should inspect the MDS Nylon stiffener in the base of the reserve container. If it is deformed with a pronounced "hump" at the grommet location, it is recommended that the MDS stiffener be replaced with an aluminum one according to Rigging Innovations Product Modification Procedure #1201.

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The success of the Safety Stow concept is predicated on the correct tension of the reserve lines by the Safety Stow. It is imperative that the rigger inspecting and repacking a Talon or Telesis utilizing a freebag for the square reserve make sure of this. With many of the newer reserves using Kevlar or Spectra lines in place of Dacron, it may be necessary to replace the original Safety Stow with the shorter 7.50"/191mm model.

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If the RSL lanyard does not fit properly, check the length against the chart for proper mating/compatibility.

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The MK-1 pilotchute cap must be inspected and if the plastic has been completely broken around the grommet, the pilotchute must be removed from service and either a) the cap replaced with a new one according to Rigging Innovations PMP-1205 or b) recommend update to 44 Magnum pilotchute.

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The Skyhook reserve pilotchutes must have their spring tension tested for acceptable limits according to Rigging Innovations testing procedure TP-19F001, Field Pilotchute Spring Test. Refer to Attachment A. Those pilotchutes passing the test may be marked as specified in the test procedure and returned to service. Those failing the test must be returned to the manufacturer or their designated representative for repair or replacement.

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Any or all of the above upgrades may be available to the original Talon and Talon Classic designs. These may be accomplished either at the factory or an Authorized RI Service Center.

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Pending further test data availability, Rigging Innovations is placing a weight limitation on TY-17 main risers with the RSL option in use, of 175# (80kg) body weight or 200# (90kg) gross weight. Those individuals who exceed this weight must disconnect the RSL release shackle. It is recommended that a licensed rigger remove the lanyard entirely until further data is available. It is not necessary to have the reserve repacked to remove the lanyard.

Inspect the lower inside corners of the reserve containers. See Fig. 1 for location of bartack. On earlier systems there was one bartack at each lower corner. (FIG 1-A) On later models there were two at each corner. (FIG. A&B) If the bartacks are in place, the assembly may be returned to service. If they are missing, the assembly is grounded until the container is modified according to Rigging Innovations Product Modification Procedure # 1235.

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