SUBPART A
This subpart prescribes
the requirements for issuing a parachuting certificate PC and associated
ratings for Aeroclubs or Centers of Parachute Skydiving (ACPS) and the general
operating rules for the holders of those certificates and ratings.
(a)
An application for a certificate and rating or for an additional rating under
this subpart is made on an official form, and in a manner prescribed by the
ECAA and defined in the company manual.
(b)
An applicant who meets the requirements of this subpart is entitled to a
parachuting certificate and appropriate ratings.
(c)
The holder of a parachuting certificate that has been revoked may not apply for
a certificate and rating under this subpart for one year after revocation,
unless the order of revocation provides otherwise.
A parachuting certificate
unless canceled suspended or revoked shall continue in effect for one year
following the date of issue.
(a) The following ratings are issued under this
subpart:
(1) Packing and general maintenance not including
major repair, inspection or overhaul;
(2) Canopy overhaul;
(3) Harness overhaul;
(4) Metal parts and container overhaul; and
(5) Drop testing;
(b) The ACPS rating record is attached to each
certificate issued under this subpart. The record issued contains the names of
the ratings issued to the holder of the certificate.
105.9 Eligibility requirements:
General
All persons participating in parachuting activity must have a certificate of parachute jumping issued by ECAA. To be eligible for a parachuting certificate and associated ratings, or for an additional rating, an applicant must:
(a) Have personnel who are certificated and
appropriately rated in accordance with subpart B, and who are qualified to
perform or supervise the kind of work for which the applicant seeks a rating.
(b) Have the facilities, equipment and material
necessary to do efficiently the kind of work for which he seeks a rating,
including suitable facilities that are adequately lighted and ventilated, an
adequate inspection system, adequate drawing equipment and adequate facilities
for segregating and storing parts and materials.
(1) Have and maintain a current exposition manual accepted by the ECAA including at least the following items:
(i)
The organizational
structure including the management personnel;
(ii)
The primary task of the
organization;
(iii)
Duties and
responsibilities of the management personnel;
(iv)
Description of the
facilities used to support the parachuting activities;
(v)
Approved and
appropriately certified personnel;
(vi)
Description of the
parachutes used and the associated hardware;
(vii) A list of procedures used for the inspection and storage of the
parachutes and the associated hardware;
(viii) An approved list of procedures used for packing, maintenance and
alterations of parachutes and associated hardware;
(ix)
A list of maintenance
reports and records that track all maintenance requirements and activities;
(x)
An approved training
program and parachuting operations procedures; and
(xi)
The certificates issued
by the organization to trainees.
Each holder of a
Parachuting Certificate (PC) and ratings shall display it in a prominent place.
(a) The
holder of a PC may not make any change in location unless the change is
approved, in writing, in advance.
(b)
If the holder desires to change the location he shall submit the request
to the ECAA.
Each holder of a PC shall
use materials of proper strength and quality for the maintenance or alteration
operation being performed.
105.17 Maintenance and
alteration standards
Each holder of a PC shall
perform maintenance and alteration operations in a manner so as to maintain the
articles in, or restore it to in an airworthy condition.
(a) Each holder of a PC shall make an adequate
record of all work done, including the names of the persons doing the work. The
records shall be maintained for at least two years after the work is done.
(b) The record used must include the manufacturer
of the unit, serial number or identifying symbol of the unit, and the date of
the work performed. Also it must include the reasons for performing the work
and determining airworthiness of the item either by signature or seal symbol.
(c) The inspection system should identify the
means used by the holder of the PC to approve or disapprove parachute and
parachute parts. The stamp should identify the ACPS by certificate number and
name.
(d) The approval stamp should be used to identify
acceptable parts and materials and to identify repairs performed on the
parachute.
(e) Each holder of PC shall report on a form
prescribe by ECAA, any recurring or serious defects, or other unairworthy
conditions, that he finds in a parachute or a part thereof.
An applicant for PC
should have sufficient technical data to function under the ratings applied
for:
(a) Subpart A,B and C of this Part;
(b) Technical standards approved by manufacturers'
authorities;
(c) The manufacture's packing instructions and
repair procedures;
(d) The automatic activation device (AAD) and/or
the calibration certificate and inspection procedures prescribed by the manufacturer.
105.23 Cooperation during
inspection or test
Upon ECAA request each
applicant for a PC, and each holder of such a certificate, shall cooperate
fully during any inspection or test performed on facilities, equipment and
records, by the ECAA inspectors.
105.25 Provision of
personnel facilities, equipment and material
Each holder of a PC shall
provide appropriate personnel, facilities, equipment, and material required for
the continuity of the certificate and ratings they hold.
(a) The inspection system should
be sufficient in scope and detail to assure the work function conducted within
the ACPS safety standards will restore the article to an airworthy condition.
(b) The inspection system should
contain procedures for recording all work performed, including the names of
persons performing the work.
105.29 Persons authorized
to maintain or alter parachutes
(a) Any person as authorized by subpart B of this
Part.
(b) A holder of PC with an appropriate rating.
(c) The manufacturer.
(d) Any other validated manufacturer.
They should perform the work in accordance
with approved manuals and specifications.
(a) Only the following may drop test a parachute:
(1) The manufacturer;
(2) Any other validated manufacturer; and
(3) Holder of a PC with a drop testing rating.
(b) Each holder of PC shall test each parachute on
which he performed a major repair or alteration on a canopy, harness,
container, accessory, or any combination of items, whenever the certificated
master parachute rigger who inspected it considers that the repair or
alterations may have affected the structural, functional, or other
airworthiness characteristic of the article.
(c) Whenever it is necessary to determine the functional characteristics of an entire parachute assembly, the holder of PC shall drop test it with a 150 pound dummy, not including the weight of parachute, at an indicated airspeed of 70 miles/hr. and an altitude of at least 500 feet above ground level (AGL).
(d) Whenever it is necessary to determine the
material strength values in an entire parachute assembly, or the material
airworthiness of the entire assembly before maintenance, the ACPS, shall drop
test it with a 190 pound dummy not including the weight of the parachute, at an
indicated airspeed of 120 miles/hour and an altitude of at least 500 feet AGL.
105.33 through 105.39 (Reserved)