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:
AS5385C Section |
Action |
1 |
Disregard |
2 |
Modify Paragraph 2. “REFERENCES” by disregarding the last sentence. |
3 |
Modify Paragraph 3.6 to omit reference to D6 in the first sentence. Modify Figure 1. to disregard D6 end fitting
Disregard 3.14 |
4 |
Modify 4.4 to read as follows: 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). Disregard 4.5.4 and 4.9.1
Modify 4.5.1 by adding the following note: “NOTE: Environmental degradation data other than that documented in AIR490B may be used if substantiated by the Applicant and approved by the Agency.” |
5 |
Disregard 5.9, 5.10 and 5.11 Modify 5.1 by adding the following note: “NOTE: Equivalent alternate methods must be approved by the Agency”. |
6 |
Disregard |
7 |
Apply per Paragraph 4 of this ETSO |
8 |
Disregard |
9 |
Disregard |
10 |
Disregard |
[Amdt ETSO/7]
[Amdt. ETSO/12]
ETSO-C172a prescribes the minimum performance standard for cargo restraint strap assemblies, adopting SAE AS 5385C (January 2007) with specific modifications, including flammability limits per CS-25 Appendix F and Agency
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