Subject : PARATECH P5-27 / P60-27 / P60-30	
Date    : 08/1998 	
Source  : DHV
          dhv@dhv.de
	
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for the Paraglider Paratech P5 27 and Paratech P60 27/60 30
During the routine checking of the Paratech P5 27 and Paratech P60 27/60 30
paraglider emergency a shortening of the brake line from Paracord
caused by shrinkage due to age had occurred. 

In agreement with the manufacturer Aerosport International GmbH the DHV
has decided on the following precautionary safety measures: 

All paragliders of the type Paratech P5 27 and Paratech P60 27/60 30
that are fitted with an unsheathed Paracord brake line must be checked. 

This airworthiness instruction came into force when it was published in the
News for Paragliders and Hang Gliders (NfGH).
The safety measure must be carried out before the equipment is flown again. 

The check can be done by the approved manufacturer Aerosport International GmbH,
Grafenstr.26, D-83094 Brannenburg, Germany Tel, 08034 1034 Fax 08034 3384. 

Gmund, 03 August 1998 
Martin Jursa - Head DHV - OeAeC Technical Dept.
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