Appendix 1 to ETSO-C172a - Minimum Performance Standard for Cargo Restraint Strap Assemblies

• ED Decision 2016/029/R found in: CS-ETSO Amdt 17 - European Technical Standard Orders (Oct 2026)

###### Appendix 1 to ETSO-C172a – Minimum Performance Standard for Cargo Restraint Strap Assemblies *ED Decision 2016/029/R* This Appendix prescribes the MPS for cargo restraint strap assemblies. The applicable standard is SAE AS 5385C “Cargo Restraint Straps – Design Criteria and Testing Methods”, dated January 2007 modified as follows: <table bgcolor="#d9d9d9" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"> <col/> <col/> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#808080"><p align="left"> <b>AS5385C Section</b></p> </td> <td bgcolor="#808080"><p align="left"> <b>Action </b> </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 1 </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Disregard </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 2 </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Modify Paragraph 2. “REFERENCES” by disregarding the last sentence. </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 3 </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Modify Paragraph 3.6</p> <p align="left"> to omit reference to D6 in the first sentence. </p> <p align="left"> Modify Figure 1. to disregard D6 end fitting</p> <p align="left"> <br/> </p> <p align="left">Disregard 3.14</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 4 </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p> Modify 4.4 to read as follows:</p> <p> The webbing, as used in the restraint strap assembly, i.e., including sewing and any treatment, shall meet the flammability test criteria of CS-25 Appendix F, Part I, paragraph (a)(1)(iv): it may not have a burn rate greater than 63.5 mm (2.5 in) per minute when tested horizontally with the apparatus and test procedures required in Appendix F, Part I, paragraph (b)(5) (see 5.8).</p> <p align="left"> Disregard 4.5.4 and 4.9.1 </p> <p align="left"> <br/> </p> <p align="left"> Modify 4.5.1 by adding the following note: </p> <p align="left">“NOTE: Environmental degradation data other than that documented in AIR490B may be used if substantiated by the Applicant and approved by the Agency.” </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 5 </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Disregard 5.9, 5.10 and 5.11 </p> <p align="left"> Modify 5.1 by adding the following note: </p> <p align="left">“NOTE: Equivalent alternate methods must be approved by the Agency”. </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 6 </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Disregard </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 7 </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Apply per Paragraph 4 of this ETSO </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 8 </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Disregard </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 9 </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Disregard </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 10 </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Disregard </p> </td> </tr> </table> [Amdt ETSO/7] [Amdt. ETSO/12]