SERVICE BULLETIN: #FSI-SB-1003

DATE: DECEMBER 27, 1996

SUBJECT: REFLEX MAIN RISER COVER

STATUS: MANDATORY

BACKGROUND:

There have been three reports from the field where REFLEX owners experienced
delayed main riser cover release during normal deployment. Fliteline Systems, Inc.
was notified and the REFLEX harness/containers were returned to the factory for further
testing. Testing identified a variance in the stiffness of the ballistic cloth used in the riser covers.
Under certain conditions this can cause the riser cover to experience a high friction release
or remain closed.

IDENTIFICATION:

REFLEX harness/container P/N RA01-1 () and RS01-1 ().
Serial numbers 000228 - 000301 inclusive, 000312, 000313, 000322, and 000330.

SERVICE BULLETIN:

A modification to the reserve top flap/riser cover assembly has been
developed to rectify this issue. If the user experiences any hesitation or
riser release problems contact Fliteline Systems immediately.

• Owners of REFLEX systems affected by this Service Bulletin
  may return them to Fliteline Systems, Inc. for modification.
  This will be done at NO CHARGE by FSI.

COMPLIANCE DATE: January 31, 1997

AUTHORITY:

MICK W. COTTLE, VICE PRESIDENT

Fliteline Systems, Inc.

570 Central Avenue, Suite I-1

Lake Elsinore, CA 92530-2741

bus: 909-245-8828

DISTRIBUTION:

• All Reflex owners affected by service bulletin for whom addresses are on file
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