How is equipment suitability for the function defined in paragraph 3.1.1 of ETSO-C23f established?

Equipment suitability is established by performing the tests as prescribed in PIA TS-135 Revision 1.4, issued April 22, 2010, as modified by Appendix 1 of ETSO-C23f, with no further analysis required.

Which components must be marked with the manufacturer's name, subassembly part number, and ETSO number under ETSO-C23f?

Each component that is easily removable without hand tools, and each subassembly of the article that you determined may be interchangeable, must be marked permanently and legibly with at least the manufacturer's name, subassembly part number, and the ETSO number.

Where can a free copy of PIA TS-135 Revision 1.4 be downloaded?

A free copy can be downloaded at http://www.pia.com/piapubs/TSDocuments/TS-135v1.4.pdf.

ETSO-C23f

Q: What is the minimum performance standard for emergency parachutes under ETSO-C23f?

The minimum performance standard is set forth in Parachute Industry Association (PIA) Technical Standard 135 (TS-135) Revision 1.4, issued April 22, 2010, 'Performance Standards for Personnel Parachute Assemblies and Components', as modified by Appendix 1 of ETSO-C23f.

Q: Which environmental standard applies to personnel parachute assemblies under ETSO-C23f?

The environmental standard is as set forth in PIA TS-135 Revision 1.4, issued April 22, 2010, 'Performance Standards for Personnel Parachute Assemblies and Components'.

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ETSO-C23f

ED Decision 2018/002/R

Personnel Parachute Assemblies and Components

1 Applicability

This ETSO provides the requirements which emergency parachutes 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 for emergency parachutes in Parachute Industry Association (PIA) Technical Standard 135 (TS-135) Revision 1.4, issued April 22, 2010, ‘Performance Standards for Personnel Parachute Assemblies and Components’, as modified by Appendix 1 of this ETSO.

3.1.2 Environmental Standard

As set forth in Parachute Industry Association (PIA) Technical Standard 135
(TS-135) Revision 1.4, issued April 22, 2010, ‘Performance Standards for Personnel Parachute Assemblies and Components’.

3.1.3 Software

See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.2.

3.1.4 Airborne Electronic Hardware

See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.3.

3.2 Specific

3.2.1 Failure Condition Classification

See CS-ETSO Subpart A paragraph 2.4

Equipment suitability for supporting the function defined in paragraph 3.1.1 of this ETSO is established by performing the tests as prescribed in Parachute Industry Association (PIA) Technical Standard 135 (TS-135) Revision 1.4, issued April 22, 2010, ‘Performance Standards for Personnel Parachute Assemblies and Components’, as modified by Appendix 1 of this ETSO, with no further analysis required.

4 Marking

4.1 General

Marking is detailed in CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 1.2.

4.2 Specific

Also, mark the following permanently and legibly, with at least the manufacturer’s name, subassembly part number, and the ETSO number:

(1) Each component that is easily removable (without hand tools), and

(2) Each subassembly of the article that you determined may be interchangeable.

5 Availability of Referenced Document

You can download a free copy of PIA TS-135 Revision 1.4 issued April 22, 2010, Performance Standards for Personnel Parachute Assemblies and Components, at:

http://www.pia.com/piapubs/TSDocuments/TS-135v1.4.pdf

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Source-Title: ETSO-C23f View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-18898 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Amendedby: Amendment 13

Applicabilitydate: 20 February, 2018

Entryintoforcedate: 20 February, 2018

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2018/002/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: CS-ETSO

Typeofcontent: CS (Certification specification)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

ETSO-C23f

Personnel Parachute Assemblies and Components

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