IV · Range

Rescue

Mayday rescue parachutes from the APCO factory, certified per model to EN/LTF, LTF, EN, DHV, SHV or AFNOR — classic round PP canopies, the square line, the steerable G-MD and tandem models.

14 models in the range

14 models
APCO Mayday Square 100 – rescue parachute by APCO Aviation
EN/LTFSquare
APCO Mayday Square 100

The Mayday Square 100 is a square-canopy rescue parachute from APCO's Mayday range. The square profile gives a more stable descent with less pendulum effect and therefore a lower sink rate: 5.1 m/s at the maximum load of 100 kg. Certified to EN/LTF.

APCO Mayday Square 140 – rescue parachute by APCO Aviation
EN/LTFSquare
APCO Mayday Square 140

The Mayday Square 140 is a square-canopy rescue parachute from APCO's Mayday range. The square profile gives a more stable descent with less pendulum effect and therefore a lower sink rate: 5.1 m/s at the maximum load of 140 kg. Certified to EN/LTF.

APCO Mayday Square 160 – rescue parachute by APCO Aviation
EN/LTFSquare
APCO Mayday Square 160

The Mayday Square 160 is the largest of APCO's three Square sizes (38 m²) and, at 4.9 m/s at the maximum load of 160 kg, has the lowest sink rate of the Square line. Certified to EN/LTF.

APCO Mayday PP 16 – rescue parachute by APCO Aviation
DHVRound
APCO Mayday PP 16

The Mayday PP 16 is a classic pulled-down-apex (PDA) round rescue parachute from APCO's Mayday range, proven since 1984: 23 m², maximum load 106 kg, DHV certified. Fast, reliable opening, sink rate 6.3 m/s.

APCO Mayday PP 18 – rescue parachute by APCO Aviation
SHVRound
APCO Mayday PP 18

The Mayday PP 18 is a classic pulled-down-apex (PDA) round rescue parachute from APCO's Mayday range, proven since 1984: 30.4 m², maximum load 120 kg, SHV certified. Fast, reliable opening, sink rate 5.4 m/s.

APCO Mayday PP 20 – rescue parachute by APCO Aviation
AFNOR/CENRound
APCO Mayday PP 20

The Mayday PP 20 is the largest solo round canopy in APCO's Mayday range (37.5 m²) for paragliding and paramotoring: maximum load 160 kg, AFNOR/CEN certified, sink rate 5.4 m/s. Fast, reliable opening.

APCO Mayday Light PP 18 – rescue parachute by APCO Aviation
LTFLightweight
APCO Mayday Light PP 18

The Mayday Light PP 18 is the light version of the PP 18 (PN1 cloth): 1.922 kg, around 300 g lighter than the standard model, with a smaller packed volume (4,800 cc) at the same maximum load of 120 kg. LTF certified, sink rate 5.1 m/s.

APCO Mayday Light PP 20 – rescue parachute by APCO Aviation
ENLightweight
APCO Mayday Light PP 20

The Mayday Light PP 20 is the light version of the PP 20 (PN1 cloth): 2.300 kg, around 390 g lighter than the standard model, packed volume 5,000 cc, maximum load 140 kg. At 4.48 m/s it shares the lowest sink rate of the round Maydays with the SLT 20. EN certified.

APCO Mayday Superlight PP 18 – rescue parachute by APCO Aviation
ENUltralight
APCO Mayday Superlight PP 18

The Mayday Superlight PP 18 is the SLT version of the PP 18 in PN9 cloth, the lightest high-tech cloth available: 1.597 kg, packed volume 3,950 cc, maximum load 115 kg, sink rate 5.1 m/s. EN certified.

APCO Mayday Superlight PP 20 – rescue parachute by APCO Aviation
ENUltralight
APCO Mayday Superlight PP 20

The Mayday Superlight PP 20 is the SLT version of the PP 20 in PN9 cloth, the lightest high-tech cloth available: 2.083 kg, packed volume 4,750 cc, maximum load 130 kg and the same 4.48 m/s sink rate as the Light 20. EN certified.

APCO G-MD SLT – rescue parachute by APCO Aviation
ENSteerable
APCO G-MD SLT

The G-MD SLT is the steerable superlight rescue parachute in APCO's Mayday range: under 2 kg (1.95 kg), fully steerable like a paraglider, allowing a choice of landing place and gliding at an L/D of around 1.5 instead of a vertical descent. Load range 60–130 kg. EN certified.

APCO Mayday PP Tandem – rescue parachute by APCO Aviation
AFNORTandem
APCO Mayday PP Tandem

The Mayday PP Tandem (MD Bi) is the round tandem rescue canopy in APCO's Mayday range: 47 m², 18 gores, maximum load 200 kg, AFNOR certified. Supplied with a long double bridle to connect to the spreaders.

APCO Mayday 28 UL Deployment Bag – rescue parachute by APCO Aviation
Deployment bag
APCO Mayday 28 UL Deployment Bag

The Mayday 28 UL Deployment Bag is the deployment bag for the Mayday 28 UL, APCO's rescue parachute for solo and tandem trikes (maximum load 340 kg, tested by an EN-approved laboratory). It does not replace the parachute but completes the Mayday 28 UL system.

APCO Mayday 28 UL PM Container XL – rescue parachute by APCO Aviation
Front container
APCO Mayday 28 UL PM Container XL

The Mayday 28 UL PM Container XL is a front container specifically for paramotor XL setups. It gives fast access to the reserve in an emergency — complementing standard PM harnesses.

Maintenance

Repack every 6 months.

APCO's manual strongly recommends a repack by a qualified person every six months — in Germany mandated at least annually — plus an annual airworthiness check. After every deployment it must be repacked before the next flight, and after ten deployments it goes back to the manufacturer for inspection. Any canopy older than ten years must be retired — even if it looks intact. We coordinate the service with our workshop in Taufkirchen.

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