NEN EN 12491 : 2015
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The latest, up-to-date edition.
PARAGLIDING EQUIPMENT - EMERGENCY PARACHUTES - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
12-01-2013
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 Deployment system
4.2 Speed of opening
4.3 Descent rate and stability
4.4 Strength
4.5 Interaction and stability (piloted)
5 Test methods
5.1 Test apparatus
5.2 Test conditions
5.3 Procedure
6 Test report
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 devices
Annex D (informative) Development tests for
steerable emergency parachutes
Pertains 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
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| PublisherName |
Netherlands Standards
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| Status |
Current
|
| Standards | Relationship |
| SN EN 12491:2016 | Identical |
| I.S. EN 12491:2015 | Identical |
| NF EN 12491 : 2015 | Identical |
| NS EN 12491 : 2001 | Identical |
| UNI EN 12491 : 2001 | Identical |
| EN 12491:2015 | Identical |
| BS EN 12491:2015 | Identical |
| DIN EN 12491:2016-02 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 12491:2016 | Identical |
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