AADs

Used Argus, DOM May08

This used Argus was manufactured May 2008 and is a 1-pin unit.

The unit has 0 jumps and is in great working condition with no damage. Cutter was manufactured March 2008 and complies with Argus Cutter Service Bulletins.

The unit has a standard display. This Argus had the batteries replaced in May 2012. The 4-year service is due by Dec. 31, 2012, or can be completed now. It is SN 0 508021 109349.

The Argus can be used in the following containers: Infinity, Wings, Dolphin, Basik, Mirage and Racer. If using in a Racer, a 2-pin cutter would need to be purchased.

The Argus is the first AAD to have a swoop mode that inactivates the cutter after the initial canopy deployment. It is also the first unit to have a “over-the-counter” lithium batteries as the power source. The Argus is a multi-mode AAD, which allows the user to set the unit to Swoop, Standard, Student or Tandem and change that setting at anytime. The Argus is the smallest and most compact unit available.

The Argus does not have a set lifetime, but must pass a functional test every four years. The battery must be replaced every repack. The functional test of the unit is required every 4 years from the date of manufacturer ($140) and can be sent to several different service centers throughout the U.S. (including ChutingStar). The unit has a menu screen with a variety of options. The unit is water resistant. The control unit, cutter, battery and water filter are field-replaceable by riggers. Users can access their jump numbers, freefall time and freefall speed on the Argus.