NC Bill Posted December 24, 2012 Report Posted December 24, 2012 Don't know how many you've inspected Roger, but the % of bad installs is alarming even if you've done the entire US fleet! In 8 years of reading the CIRRUS forums I've never heard of one improper installation on there side of the BRS cable, and they have over 4,000 flying and have been doing repacks for 3 years! I, for one, want to inspect my BRS before next flight. However I'm not sure what to check ("red handle" or cannister) and what to look for from looking at the page you posted. Perhaps there are more pilots like me here who aren't that mechanically adept. Appreciate more information to allow us to do a proper job. Thanks!
N89WD Posted December 24, 2012 Report Posted December 24, 2012 WOW, so let me get this straight. Roger in Tucson has mis routed a high % of chute cables? You can back this up?
chanik Posted December 24, 2012 Report Posted December 24, 2012 I believe Roger has FOUND that many were misrouted as he received the aircraft when he worked on them as part of the BRS repack effort.
N89WD Posted December 24, 2012 Report Posted December 24, 2012 OK thanks, I had that wrong. I sent mine in about 7 months early and was the 1st BRS had done from the CT's. They didn't even know what to charge. I belive I paid 700.00 with shipping, etc. and yes, routing is curcial.
sandpiper Posted December 25, 2012 Report Posted December 25, 2012 Just looked. Mine is hooked to the screw. Roger - of those you are finding, where were they put together out of the shipping container? If these are all western states planes of the 2006/2007 variety, perhaps they came from the same dealer?? Also, where should the rocket be pointing? I'm not sure if mine would hit the break away panel or not. The chute is centered on the panel but the rocket looks like it would have to go through the top just to the side of the panel. I asked the dealer about that back in 2007 and they said that would not stop the rocket from doing its job. But, they also might be the same ones that hooked the cable to the screw.
Gmoore7 Posted December 25, 2012 Report Posted December 25, 2012 I have a question. Time is nearing for my repack and I wonder if I can remove it myself, ship and reinstall or do I need to have it done? What do you pros think? Merry Christmas everyone.
Gmoore7 Posted December 27, 2012 Report Posted December 27, 2012 Okay Roger I will get the mechanic and check it on the next per flight. Thanks for the reply.
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