Pacific Aero Harness

18 year old harnesses - keep or replace, and how to evaluate.

My -8A has harnesses labeled as Pacific Aero Harness. I believe they are original - the plane was completed in 2004. They appear and feel in good condition, and the plane has been hangared since at least 2008. As best I can tell, the company is defunct.

What indicators will say to replace them?

Some guidance below. "Over time, the webbing can fray or deteriorate due to mechanical wear, UV exposure, or chemical damage."

Race car sanctioning bodies usually require belt replacement every 5 years.

Webbing does degrade with time but 5 years is probably overly conservative and the risk of accidents is greater in a race car.

If your webbing is faded, or frayed, or been in the airplane a long time, you might consider replacing, or re-webbing them at least.

It's really up to you to make the decision that you feel is right.

For not much $ Crow can build you a new set of super nice harnesses. Good company

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