Re: Broken Universal & Rescue (long)

From: Michael Schuh (schuh@faf4.arc.nasa.gov-DeleteThis)
Date: Wed Jun 14 1995 - 07:44:38 PDT 

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From: schuh@faf4.arc.nasa.gov-DeleteThis (Michael Schuh)
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Subject: Re: Broken Universal & Rescue (long)

> I wonder if we could do some sort of a large survey, maybe thru
> "Windsurfing", on how many hours equipment lasts so we can replace it
> before it gets close to the -2 sigma breakdown time?

This is a good idea. I had a harness line break on Sunday that looked
fine. It failed right where my reactor bar hooks in. The line
failed inside the undamaged plastic tube. I think I purchased them
three seasons ago.

My rule on aluminum masts is replace them after two years of use.
I have not worked out a rule for carbon fiber ones.

Schuh

>
> > I've heard differing reports of how frequently these pins or plain 1/4"
> > stainless bolts break. Who knows of others who've had the same problem?
> >
> > Bill
> >
> Kirk out
>

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