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I.S. EN 12491:2015+A1:2021

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Paragliding equipment - Emergency parachutes - Safety requirements and test methods

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

02-01-2022

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European foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
5 Test methods
6 Test files
7 Manufacturing record
8 User's manual
9 Marking
Annex A (informative) Example of marking label
Annex B (normative) Formula to be used for correcting the test mass for differences from ICAO standard atmosphere
Annex C (informative) Example drop test device

This document is applicable to emergency parachutes deployed by the action of the pilot without any other assistance (mechanical or pyrotechnic), intended for use with single-seater or two-seater paragliders.

Committee
TC 136
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
22
ProductNote
The date of any NSAI previous adoption may not match the date of its original CEN/CENELEC document.
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Current
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
EN 12491:2015+A1:2021 Identical

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