ED Decision 2016/013/R
1 Applicability
This ETSO provides the requirements which Cargo Stopper Devices that are designed and manufactured on or after the date of this ETSO must meet in order to be identified with the applicable ETSO marking.
2 Procedures
2.1 General
Applicable procedures are detailed in CS-ETSO, Subpart A.
2.2 Specific
None.
3 Technical Conditions
3.1 Basic
3.1.1 Minimum Performance Standard
Standards set forth in the SAE Document No AS6554 ‘Cargo Stopper Devices’, dated 6.7.2011 except as modified by Appendix 1 of this ETSO
3.1.2 Environmental Standard
See Section 3.8 of AS6554.
3.1.2.1 Specific:
Consideration shall be given to available data regarding potential environmental degradation for the component straps and filling materials.
(1) Environmental degradation due to aging, ultra-violet (UV)-exposure, weathering, etc., for any materials used in the construction of cargo stopper devices shall be considered.
(2) Textile Performance: See SAE Aerospace Information Report (AIR) 1490B, Environmental Degradation of Textiles, dated December 2007, for available data for textile performance when exposed to environmental factors. These data shall be taken into account for consideration of the effects of environmental degradation on cargo stopper devices with the expected storage and service life.
Note: Environmental degradation data other than that documented in AIR 1490B may be used if substantiated by the applicant and approved by EASA.
3.1.3 Software
n/a
3.1.4 Electronic Hardware Qualification
n/a
3.2 Specific
None.
3.2.1 Failure Condition Classification
See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.4.
4 Marking
4.1 General
Marking as detailed in CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 1.2.
4.2 Specific
In addition the following marking shall be applied:
— The rated ultimate load in daN and lbf;
— The Expiration date in the format ‘EXP YYYY-MM’
5 Availability of Referenced Document
See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 3.
[Amdt ETSO/11]
ETSO-C202 requires Cargo Stopper Devices to meet SAE AS6554 minimum performance and environmental standards, considering environmental degradation of materials, with specific markings for rated ultimate load and expiry.
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