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EASA Study on Parachutes and Parachuting Equipment

Parachutes study · EASA · 2010

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Overview

EASA's study report on parachutes and parachuting equipment — the regulatory review of sport-parachuting equipment safety across EASA member states.

Publisher
EASA
Document
Parachutes study
Year
2010
Pages
8

Key points

  • EASA is responsible for the approval of parachutes designed for use on board aircraft in emergencies.
  • The list of parachute approvals is based on information from National Aviation Authorities (NAAs) and will not be updated.
  • Absence of an approval number does not indicate a lack of formal civilian approval for a parachute.
  • The document includes details such as manufacturer name, model name, and NAA approval references.
  • All future approvals under the EASA ETSO system will be published monthly on the EASA website.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of this EASA document?

The document provides an overview of EASA's responsibility related to parachute approvals.

What does it mean if a parachute is not listed with an approval number?

It means there was no immediate evidence of formal civilian approval at the time of writing, not that the parachute lacks approval.

Will the list of parachute approvals be updated?

No, the list contains a snapshot based on information provided by NAAs and will not be updated.

What information is included in the parachute approval list?

The list includes the manufacturer's name and country, model name, NAA approval reference, and remarks on the parachute.

Where can I find future EASA parachute approvals?

Future approvals under the EASA ETSO system will be included in the monthly publication on the EASA website.

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Parachute approvals under EASA responsibility

This document is published to give an overview of EASA's responsibility related to parachutes.

1. This list has been produced in conjunction with the NAAs of the State of Design and reflect the approvals issued by EU Member State NAAs prior to EASA.

2. The absence of an approval number on this list does not mean that the parachute has no formal civilian approval, just that at the time of writing there was no immediate evidence of this fact.

3. Some parachutes might be listed under different manufacturer names, as the data provided by the NAAs represents a snapshot at the time of approval. Names changes of companies might have occured in the meantime.

4. This list contains a snapshot based on the information as provided by the NAAs and will not be updated.

5. All ETSOAs issued by EASA and all future approvals under the EASA ETSO system will be included in the normal publication of ETSO authorisations which is updated on a monthly basis on the EASA

website under http://www.easa.europa.eu/ws_prod/c/doc/Design_Appro/etsoa.pdf

The listing provided contains the following information sorted by the name of the manufacturer:

1. Name and country of the manufacturer

2. Model name

3. NAA which provided the data

4. Reference to NAA approval or n/a if no reference was provided

5. Remarks such as former company names (as known), or other details provided

Personnel parachutes within the scope of EASA are parachutes designed for wearing or installation on board of an aircraft within the scope of EASA for use in case of an emergency. All other parachutes are under the responsibility of the relevant Member States.

Disclaimer: EASA has produced this list of parachutes strictly for information purposes only. It is based

on information received from the Member States. Whilst every care has been taken in

preparing the contents of the list to avoid errors the Agency makes no warranty as to the

accuracy, completeness or currency of the content. The Agency shall not be liable for any

kind of damages or other claims or demands incurred as a result of incorrect, insufficient or

invalid data, or arising out of or in connection with the use, copying, or display of the

content, to the extend permitted by European and national laws. The information contained

in the list should not be construed as legal advice.

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Parachute approvals under EASA responsibility

Manufacturer and Country

Angielsko-Polskie Przedsi ę biorstwo Produkcyjno-Handlowe "AIR-POL" Sp. z o.o. - Poland

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

LFV-Sweden 101/88 Legionowo SP-6 CAO Poland Z-BS-02/00, BS-072/1 S-4 CAA Hungary 5634/1998 SK-94 CAO Poland Z-BS-50/94 SK-94 CAO Poland BS-50/94 SK-94 CAA Hungary L.I.4/398/85 SP-6 CAA-Finland "TSO C23 vast. Normi" SP-6 CAO Poland BS-23/76, BS-111 SP-6 CAO Poland Z-BS-06/00, BS-111/1 SP-6 CAO Poland Z-BS-16/00 SP-6M

Autoflug GmbH & Co. - Germany

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

LBA Germany 40.010/101 Security 350 MK2 LBA Germany 40.010/100 Security 850 MK2

Brüggemann & Brand - Germany

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

LBA Germany 40.010/07 10-34/24 R LBA Germany 40.010/06 10-34/24 SK LBA Germany 40.010/51 12-59/28 R LFV-Sweden 101/78 12-60/24 R LBA Germany 40.010/64 12-66/28R-2L LBA Germany 40.011/07 22-54 XI LBA Germany 40.010/48 22-57/28 R LBA Germany 40.010/91 29 ft Henry II LBA Germany 40.010/83 L-T10 LBA Germany 40.010/104JTSO RFS I LBA Germany 40.010/109JTSO RFS II LBA Germany 40.010/95 S-I LBA Germany 40.010/61 T-10R

CSRS -

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAO Poland BS-19/89 P Ł -70-I/K SP-70-I *

Etudes et Fabricationes Aeronautiques - France

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAA-Finland "TSO C23 vast. Normi" EFA 324 CAA-Finland "TSO C23 vast. Normi" EFA 3462 CAA-Finland "TSO C23 vast. Normi" EFA 3463 CAA-Finland "TSO C23 vast. Normi" EFA 350 CAA-Finland "TSO C23 vast. Normi" EFA 356A/406 Saphir LBA Germany 40.010/69 EFA 384 P LBA Germany 40.010/86 EFA 504 LBA Germany 40.010/73 EFA 687 Papillon LBA Germany 40.010/80 EFA Gilet LFV-Sweden n. a. EFA-324 10/06/2008 Page 2 of 7

Parachute approvals under EASA responsibility

Manufacturer and Country

Fallschirmbau Buchsein/Hermesdorf GbR - Germany

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

LBA Germany 40.010/99 Slimpack II, T 204 CAA-Finland TSO C23b Std Slimpack T204 LBA Germany 40.010/98 Thinback S5, T 104 CAA Hungary 274/2001 Thinback T104 CAA-Finland TSO C23b Std Thinpack T104

Firebird GmbH & Co. KG - Germany

formerly Performance Variable e.K.

Model NAA

Approval reference Remarks

LBA Germany 40.014/05JTSO Omega/Quick LBA Germany 40.014/04JTSO Performance Tandem / Quick TD400

Försvarets Materielverk - Sweden

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

LFV-Sweden 103/01 56B

Free Flight Enterprises, Inc. - USA

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAA-Finland TSO C23c Preserve I Model 201 (-)

GFH Gesellschaft für Flugtechnik mbH - Germany

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

LBA Germany 40.010/29 10-24 D-I LBA Germany 40.010/08 10-24/28 Ü I LBA Germany 40.010/04 10-34/24 S LBA Germany 40.010/10 10-35/28 Ü LBA Germany 40.011/17 10-45 D LBA Germany 40.011/03 10-53/20 Ü LBA Germany 40.011/04 10-54/20 Ü LBA Germany 40.010/52 10-59/30 LBA Germany 40.010/66 10-66/24 WF

GQ Parachutes Ltd - UK

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAA Hungary 531577/2001 GQ 650 Silhouette CAA-Finland TSO C23b GQ 650 Silhouette LBA Germany 40.010/106 GQ 650 Silhouette LBA Germany 40.010/107 GQ 750 Shadow 10/06/2008 Page 3 of 7

Parachute approvals under EASA responsibility

Manufacturer and Country

GQ Security Co - USA

formerly San Leonardo (GQ Security)

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

LFV-Sweden 103/78 150 LBA Germany 40.010/92 22 ft Type 350 LBA Germany 40.010/97 22 ft Type 850 LFV-Sweden L 895/80 250 LBA Germany 40.010/93 26 ft Type 150, 250 LFV-Sweden 101/81 350 LFV-Sweden 105/85 850 CAA Slovenia n. a. Canopy 22 LFV-Sweden n. a. FV40 CAA-Finland TSO C23b Model 150 CAA-Finland TSO C23b Model 250 CAA-Finland TSO C23b Model 350 CAA Slovenia n. a. Pioneer CAA Slovenia n. a. Safety-chute 350

Hedge - Hungary

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAA Hungary 8389/1999 HP-01

Heinrich Mertens - Germany

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

LBA Germany 40.010/01 10-30/24 LBA Germany 40.010/53 12-60/24 R LBA Germany 40.010/55 12-61/24 R LBA Germany 40.010/96 12-82/23R

HELIPARA GmbH Luftfahrzeugbau - Germany

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

LBA Germany 40.010/56 30-61/24 R

Irvin Great Britain Ltd - UK

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

LFV-Sweden 102/85 (FV)04 LFV-Sweden n. a. (FV)05 LFV-Sweden 102/85 (FV)07 LFV-Sweden n. a. (FV)41 LFV-Sweden n. a. (FV)46A/46C LFV-Sweden n. a. (FV)51A/51B CAA-UK E09298 EB62 LFV-Sweden 105/79 EB62 LBA Germany 40.010/50 Irvin BS MK.32 LBA Germany 40.010/16 Irvin BS MK.5 LBA Germany 40.010/32 Irvin BS-FI.28 LBA Germany 40.010/28 Irvin BS-FI-MK.2 LBA Germany 40.010/30 Irvin BS-TM LBA Germany 40.010/84 Irvin EB LBA Germany 40.010/31 Irvin QC MK.1 LBA Germany 40.010/46 Irvin SS MK.10 LBA Germany 40.010/14 Irvin SS MK.2 LBA Germany 40.015/1 Irvin TM/QC-R LFV-Sweden n. a. RC-76 10/06/2008 Page 4 of 7

Parachute approvals under EASA responsibility

Manufacturer and Country

Irvin-GQ Ltd - UK

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAA-UK E13552 350 CAA-UK E14383 650 CAA-UK E14382 750 CAA-UK E13553 850

Kluz - Jugoslavia

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAA Slovenia n. a. PPJ-01-01 CAA Slovenia n. a. PPL-04 CAA Slovenia n. a. PPS-04 LBA Germany 40.010/79 PS-06-1

KRAS Chormice,a.s. - Czech Republic

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAA-CZ S-120-03 has met SAE AS-8015B PTCH P-40 CAO Poland UZ-BS-01/05 PTCH P-40 CAA-CZ S-24-04 has met SAE AS-8015B PTCH P-50 CAO Poland UZ-BS-02/05 PTCH P-50 CAA Hungary 530474/05 PTCH-P-40 CAA Hungary 530474/1/05 PTCH-P-50

MarS,a.s. - Czech Republic

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAA Slovenia n. a. ATL-88 CAA-CZ S-101-02/15-92 has met SAE AS-8015B, Cat. B ATL-88 CAO Poland UZ-BS-14/97 ATL-88 LBA Germany 40.010/94 ATL-88, ATL-88/90 CAA-CZ S-102-02/44-96 has met SAE AS-8015B, Cat. B ATL-88/82-S CAA Hungary 532057/2001 ATL-88/90 CAA Slovenia n. a. ATL-88/90 CAA-CZ S-103-02/46/96 has met SAE AS-8015B, Cat. B ATL-88/90 CAO Poland UZ-BS-14/97 ATL-88/90 CAO Poland UZ-BS-14/97 ATL-88/92-S CAA-CZ S-82-03 has met SAE AS-8015B, Cat. B ATL-88/98-S CAO Poland UZ-BS-16/03 ATL-88/98-S CAA Slovenia n. a. ATL-88T

MRSZ - Hungary

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAA Hungary 3749/1999 ZHM-1 CAA Hungary 3749/1999 ZÜM-1 10/06/2008 Page 5 of 7

Parachute approvals under EASA responsibility

Manufacturer and Country

National Parachute Industries Inc. - USA

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAA-Finland TSO C23b Model 360 CAA-Finland TSO C23b Model 425 LFV-Sweden 108/89 Model 425 CAA Slovenia n. a. National 360 S CAA-Finland TSO C23b National 360-S/Phantom 24 CAA Slovenia n. a. National 425 S CAA-Finland TSO C23b National 425-S/Phantom 26 CAA-Finland TSO C23b National 490-S/Phantom 28

Para Innovators - USA

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAA-Finland TSO C23b PN C-52-1 LFV-Sweden 101/82 Wedge Back Pack PN C-52-1

Parachutes Australia PTY LTD - Australia

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAA-Finland TSO C23b Slimpack II LFV-Sweden 102/82 Slimpack II CAA-Finland TSO C23b Slimpack S3 LFV-Sweden 105/78 Slimpack S3 CAA-Finland TSO C23b Thinpack LFV-Sweden 105/87 Thinpack Aerolite LFV-Sweden 101/85 Thinpack S5

Parachutes de France S.A. - France

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

DGAC-France WT/vk/02/13/3 855 ATOM/TECHNO (Emergency parachute) DGAC-France QAC 965635 ATOM/TECHNO (Emergency parachute) CAA-Finland QAC121, TSO C23c Pn 80020130 Flexpack DGAC-France QAC 53811 Flexpack DGAC-France QAC 53811 P512 Flexpack LBA Germany 40.010/108 Type P-51200( ) Flexpack LFV-Sweden 106/93 Flexpack

Para-Phernalia, Inc. - USA

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAA Slovenia n. a. Softie CAO Poland UZ-BS-04/01 SOFTIE 420R CAA-Finland TSO C23b Softie Long CAA-Finland TSO C23b Softie Mini CAA-Finland TSO C23c Softie Mini Wedge/Preserve 1

Paratec Fallschirmbau - Technik - Service - Vertrieb GmbH - Germany

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

LBA Germany 40.014/06JTSO Next ( )/Speed 2000 ( )

Perche Fly Market - Germany

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAO Poland UZ-BS-15/01 AT-145 10/06/2008 Page 6 of 7

Parachute approvals under EASA responsibility

Manufacturer and Country

Pioneer Parachute Company Inc. - USA

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

LBA Germany 40.010/88 23 ft - Para Commander LBA Germany 40.010/62 24 ft - Para Commander LBA Germany 40.010/87 27 ft - Para Commander LBA Germany 40.010/60 28 ft LFV-Sweden n. a. AN-SS-24 LFV-Sweden n. a. P 38-24 LFV-Sweden n. a. P 9B CAA-Finland TSO C23b P1G-24 LFV-Sweden n. a. P1G-24 CAA-Finland TSO C23b P2B-26 4 tai 7 CAA-Finland TSO C23b P3B-24 CAA-Finland TSO C23b P9B CAA-Finland TSO C23b PA-TP-26-(2) LFV-Sweden n. a. PA-TP-26-(2) LBA Germany 40.010/82 Reserve-Brustfallschirm LBA Germany 40.010/78 Super-Pro

Scan Para Aps - Sweden

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

LFV-Sweden 104/87 Slimfit Mk3 and Mk4

Spekon Sächsische Spezialkonfektion GmbH - Germany

formerly VEB Bekleidungswerke

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

LBA Germany 40.010/89 RE-5 CAA-Finland JTSO C23c RE-5 L Serie 3 LFV-Sweden 104/78 RE-5/RE-5 serie 2 LBA Germany 40.010/89JTSO RE-5L ( ) LBA Germany 40.010/102 SE-4/1A

Stencel Aero Eng. Corp. - USA

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAA-Finland TSO C23b 22108-1 CAA-Finland TSO C23b 22108-3

Strong Enterprises - USA

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAA Slovenia n. a. LoPo Steerable CAA Slovenia n. a. Mid Lite CAA Slovenia n. a. Mid Lite 26 f LBA Germany 40.010/90 Para Cushion CAA-Finland TSO C23b Para-Cushion 1045 LFV-Sweden L352/77 1206 Para-Cushion 1045 and 1045-2 CAA-Finland TSO C23b Para-Cushion 1045-2 CAA-Finland TSO C23b Para-Cushion SG 100

Walter Kostelezky KG - Germany

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

LBA Germany 40.012/1 1601-A2, -C1 LBA Germany 40.012/2 1602-A2, -C1 10/06/2008 Page 7 of 7

Parachute approvals from NAAs

For the following list of manufacturers and parachute approvals we received additional information from the NAA of the initial State of Design which raised some doubts about these records to be included in the main list.

In case someone has information about the below listed companies or parachutes, they are invited to provide

the information to EASA

Manufacturer and Country

PI - Czech Republic

According to CAA-CZ, the Czech manufacturer does not exist (it is not in the commercial register Czech Republic).

Model NAA Approval reference Remarks

CAA Slovenia n. a. The mentioned parachute is unknown to CAA-CZ. ZL-62 10/06/2008 Page 1 of 1

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Parachutes study
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2010
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