Live Drop Tests: There shall be a
of 4
live drop tests from an
with an individual
weighing 77 kg (170 Ib) (PLUS the weight
the
certificated reserve parachute assembly). Two drops
shall include a
fall of not more than three seconds
and two drops shall include a free fall of at least 15
seconds. These tests may be conducted in
conjunction with
rate of descent
tests when practical.
user must
no
from the opening
and
must be able to disengage himself unaided from the
harness
landing.) For this test the standard
harness may be
to permit attachment of the
certificated reserve parachute assembly (less harness)
provided that such alteration does not interfere with
the normal Operation of the parachute assembly being
Reserve
Assemblies shall be tested
the main compartment(s) both full and empty.
Table 1
5 . Component Qualitication:
5.1
may be qualified as
assemblies or as components (e.g.. just the harness
Container assembly). The airworthiness of a parachute
assembly including other separately approved.
original components is the responsibility of the
manufacturer who performs the certifying tests for the
parachute assembly. The manufacturer shall publish
and make available a list of interchangeable
components
have passed the following tests in
4.3
tested in conjunction with the
assembly or component(s) being certified.
5.1.1 Canopy Including Suspension Lines: 4.3.2.
4.3.3. 4.3.4.1 (or 4.3.4.2). 4.3.5. 4.3.6. 4.3.7. 4.3.8
Category A, B, or C Schedule
Category A Test: 136 kg (300 ib) at
150 knots.
Placard:
Category
A: This parachute
is limited to use by persons up to 90
kg (198 Ib)
equipped, and up to
130 knots.
Category B Test: 136 kg (300 Ib) at
175 knots.
Placard:
B: This parachute
is limited to use by persons up to 115
kg (254 Ib)
equipped, and up to
150 knots.
Category C Test:
136 kg (300 Ib) at
230 knots.
Placard:
Category
C: This parachute
is limited to use by persons up to 115
kg (254 Ib)
equipped, and up to
175 knots.
Speeds are given in keas, and are
intended to be at pack opening.