1、3/2/2000 TB-241 1 of 2 Formerly TB-301 PIA Technical Bulletin TB-241 Parachute Industry Association Publications March 2, 2000 Container Grommets and Small Suspension Lines Because of two recent fatalities involving relatively small suspension lines snagging on container grommets, as well as other s
2、imilar incidents not resulting in fatalities, the PIA Technical Committee recommends: 1) All container grommets should be inspected to ensure that they are properly set. See figure 1. 2) On main containers with a “main closing loop webbing anchor”, users/riggers should contact the manufacturer for t
3、heir current recommendations. See Figures 2 and 3. 3) Because of design specific issues, PIA further requests that all equipment manufacturers individually address these issues and disseminate relevant information to the field. Figure 1 -Suspension-line snagged around improperly seated container flap grommet. 3/2/2000 TB-241 2 of 2 Formerly TB-301 Figure 2 - Suspension line snagged around grommet on main loop anchor Figure 3 - Suspension line half-hitched about main loop anchor
