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5/3/2001
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1.1 Telesis 2 Certification
Several different levels of TSO certification are in use today. Older parachute systems are built under TSO C23b in the
Low Speed Category. Newer systems are built under TSO C-23c in either Category A, B, or C depending upon weight and speed
limits. The
Telesis 2
is built to standards prescribed under TSO C-23c Category B.
The
Telesis 2
harness and container systems are approved under FAA TSO-C23c, Category B: and limited to use by
persons up to 116 kg (254 lb.) fully equipped, and up to 130 knots.
NORTHWEST MOUNTAIN REGION
TRANSPORT AIRPLANE DIRECTORATE
AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION SERVICE
LOS ANGELES AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION OFFICE
3229 E SPRING ST.
LONG BEACH, CA 90806-2425
AUG. 7, 1989
Rigging Innovations Inc.
Mr. Sandy R. Reid, President
236-A E. Third St.
Perris, CA 92370
Gentlemen:
Rigging Innovations Inc.,
Telesis
Dual Parachute Harness & Container Assembly,
Part Number 6113-( ); Series; Technical Standard Order C23c
Your application of June 14, 1989, requesting the issuance of a Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization in accordance
with the procedural requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 21, Subpart O, has been reviewed. Based upon your
data and statement of conformance certifying your article has met the requirements of FAR Part 21, Subpart O, and the minimum
performance standards of TSO-C23c (Ref. FAR 21.305(b)) authorization is hereby granted.
The following technical data are considered to fulfill the requirements for TSO authorization and are being retained in our files:
1. Qualification Test Report SAE8015A - Test Summary Per AS8015A
2. Marking Requirements dated May, 1989
3. Owners Manual P/N 6113-( ) dated May, 1989
The quality control procedures contained in your quality control manual currently on file at the Manufacturing Inspection
District Office and your statement that those procedures will be applied to the manufacture of subject articles at the above
address, are considered adequate in accordance with FAR 21.143.
Effective this date you are authorized to use TSO procedures is extended to include the subject
Telesis
Dual Parachute Harness
and Container Assembly and you may identify this article with the applicable TSO markings as required by TSO-C23c.
In accordance with the provisions of FAR 21.3, you are required to report to the FAA any failure, malfunction, of defect related
to your TSO. authorization. As required by 21.613(b), you must also notify the FAA when you no longer manufacture a TSO
approved article.
This authorization pertains only to manufacturing operations at the above address and this office must be notified in advance of
any proposed relocation to preclude interruption while awaiting quality control approval of your new facility
Sincerely,
