MARS A.S.: Emergency Parachutes — Removal from Service
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2022-0018-E
- Replaces
- 2022-0029-E
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What to do
From 25 February 2022, affected parachutes must be removed from service, stored unrigged in marked containers indicating they are not airworthy, and not used until further notice. Operators can return parachutes to service only after completing the modification and re-identification process as detailed in MARS A.S. Service Bulletin 01/04/2022 Revision C. Once modified, the storage container markings can be removed.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0029R1 addresses safety issues with MARS A.S. ATL-88/90-1B emergency parachutes, also known commercially as ATL-15 SL, manufactured from 2016 with part numbers 09994, 09995, or 09996. The directive mandates removal from service and storage of affected parachutes due to ripcord length and static line extension dimension defects that could cause malfunction. It provides a modification process allowing affected parachutes to be returned to service after re-identification.
What changed
This revision of EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0029 expands the applicability to include additional serial numbers of affected parachutes and introduces a modification developed by MARS A.S. that permits the return to service of these parachutes after re-identification with a suffix '-1'. It supersedes earlier emergency ADs 2022-0018-E and 2022-0029-E, retaining their removal requirements but adding the modification option.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals to ensure the reliability and safety of emergency parachutes used in aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to prevent potential parachute malfunctions during emergencies, which could jeopardize occupant safety. Compliance ensures continued airworthiness and regulatory adherence under EU aviation safety regulations.
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