T/AOPA 0066-2024 General Specifications for Whole Aircraft Parachute Systems

Scope

Scope: This document specifies the system composition, technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking, packaging, transportation, and storage of the complete parachute system for aircraft. This document is applicable to manned aircraft, including normal-class aircraft with a takeoff weight of 2,500 kg or less, normal-class rotorcraft, special-class aircraft, primary-class aircraft, restricted-use aircraft, and light sport aircraft, as well as unmanned aircraft (i.e., large unmanned aircraft) with a maximum takeoff weight exceeding 150 kg, for the development, production, delivery, and installation of complete parachute systems (hereinafter referred to as "parachute systems"). Main technical content: The complete parachute system is a safety device used to rescue crew members and aircraft in emergency situations when all other emergency procedures fail to ensure safety. When an aircraft encounters an emergency during flight, the complete parachute system can be an acceptable method to reduce aircraft damage and minimize crew casualties. If classified by whether it is manned or unmanned, complete parachutes can be divided into complete parachutes for manned aircraft and complete parachutes for unmanned aircraft. This document targets manned aircraft, including normal-class aircraft with a takeoff weight of 2,500 kg or less, normal-class rotorcraft, special-class aircraft, primary-class aircraft, restricted-use aircraft, and light sport aircraft, as well as unmanned aircraft (i.e., large unmanned aircraft) with a maximum takeoff weight exceeding 150 kg. By conducting a technical analysis of the complete parachute systems used in these aircraft, this document proposes corresponding technical requirements and test methods. This document does not aim to address all safety issues related to the use of complete parachute systems. It is the responsibility of the users of this document to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and t

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