Cirrus CAPS® (Airframe Parachute System) Maintenance & Planning

Protect What Matters Most

The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS) is a defining safety system designed to bring the aircraft safely to the ground in an emergency. United Companies Air Center coordinates CAPS maintenance with precision and planning. 

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Cirrus CAPS® (Airframe Parachute System) Maintenance & Planning

Protect What Matters Most

The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS) is a defining safety system designed to bring the aircraft safely to the ground in an emergency. United Companies Air Center coordinates CAPS maintenance with precision and planning. 

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United Companies Air Center are Your Certified Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS) Service Technicians

CAPS Maintenance Requirements

Repack and rocket replacement every 10 years 
Line cutter replacement every 6 years
Full system inspections during service 

What CAPS Service Includes

Parachute repack 
Rocket replacement 
Line cutter replacement 
Activation system inspection 
Structural evaluation 

CAPS Planning & Logbook Review Support: 

Logbook review and tracking
Identifying upcoming deadlines
Scheduling coordination
Downtime planning

Maintenance Planning & Logbook Review Support

United Companies Air Center provides:

  • Detailed logbook review
  • Timeline tracking 
  • Planned maintenance coordination 
  • Downtime minimization 
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When Do Avionics Upgrades Make Sense?

  • Mission changes 
  • Safety improvements 
  • Downtime opportunities 
  • Maintenance alignment 
  • Long-term ownership planning 
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Buying a Cirrus? What to Expect in Year One:

Establish maintenance baseline through logbooks
Understand CAPS timing requirements
Plan first annual inspection strategically
Evaluate avionics capability early
Build relationship with maintenance provider

United Companies Air Center Supports Your CAPS Maintenance and Planning Needs

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