The skis were purchased in 2010. Not sure when the bungees were manufactured.
Thank you for your guidance.
How long do bungees (ski) last in storage?
Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:58 pm
How long do bungees (ski) last in storage?
The bungees are installed on C3000A hydraulic wheel skis. There is an internal and external bungee.
The skis were purchased in 2010. Not sure when the bungees were manufactured.
Thank you for your guidance.
The skis were purchased in 2010. Not sure when the bungees were manufactured.
Thank you for your guidance.
CFII, MEI, CFISES, ATPME, IA/AP, RPPL, Ski&Amphib ops, RHC mechanic cert, RHC SC— 3000TT
Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:11 pm
Re: How long do bungees (ski) last in storage?
8GCBC wrote:The bungees are installed on C3000A hydraulic wheel skis. There is an internal and external bungee.
The skis were purchased in 2010. Not sure when the bungees were manufactured.
Thank you for your guidance.
Here is an AOPA article about bungees, including how to read the manufacture date from the color-coding.
-DP
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Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:19 pm
Re: How long do bungees (ski) last in storage?
denalipilot wrote:8GCBC wrote:The bungees are installed on C3000A hydraulic wheel skis. There is an internal and external bungee.
The skis were purchased in 2010. Not sure when the bungees were manufactured.
Thank you for your guidance.
Here is an AOPA article about how to read the manufacture date from the color-coding.
-DP
Thank you Denali Pilot.
... I am aware of the strips and how to read them. Do not have access to the skis at the moment. The cords must be at least (5) years old.
Just researching the "lifespan" of bungees? Is there a TBTC (time before trash can) that users recommend?
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