Barry Helicopter Long Lines - Special Prevention Inspection

Mandatory Product Safety Directive

This product safety directive is mandatory for all Barry Long Line Jacket owners and users.

Special Prevention Inspection - Product Safety Directive Notice

Reference: Barry Helicopter Long Lines - Special Prevention Inspection - Product Safety Directive

Background

The Barry Long Line Jacket and End-Covers are designed to allow for some movement due to the elasticity of the line itself under load. The Jacket and End-Covers are joined together by either an elastic cord or an accessory cord.

Problem

Elastic cord: The loops of the elastic cord are either formed by using a metal crimp which is covered by an electric tape, or by the use of a knot. A user has reported damage to a Long Line caused by the friction and abrasion of the metal crimps against the Long Line fibers.

Accessory cord: The excess cord should be loosely folded inside the end cover. A user has reported damage to the Long Line fibers due to the incorrect placement of the accessory cord which had been tightly wrapped around the Long Line by field personnel after performing an electrical cord replacement.

Recommendation

Barry recommends the immediate removal of the Elastic Cord and/or Accessory Cord from both ends of the Long Lines. As a result of flight testing and analysis, it has been determined that this modification will have no effect on the performance of the Jacket and End-Covers.

Complete Inspection

Complete inspection of the entire Barry Long Lines should be carried out regularly and in reference to: Barry Synthetic Helicopter Long Lines - Instructions Manual