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The Parachute Rigger Handbook introduces the basic skills necessary for acquiring a Parachute Rigger Certificate. It is

developed by the Flight Standards Service, Airman Testing Standards Branch, in cooperation with various aviation educators

and industry.

This handbook is primarily intended to assist individuals who are preparing for the parachute rigger airman knowledge

test and the oral and practical test. The material presented in this handbook is appropriate for senior and master parachute

riggers. The handbook contains information on regulations and human factors, design and construction, materials, operations,

inspection and packing, hand tools, sewing machines, the parachute loft, repairs, alterations, and manufacture.

This handbook conforms to training and certification concepts established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

There are different ways of teaching, as well as performing specific rigging procedures, and many variations in the

explanations of repairs, alterations, and manufacture of parachutes. The discussion and explanations reflect commonly

used practices and principles. This handbook provides a basic knowledge that can serve as a foundation on which to build

further knowledge. Occasionally the word “must” or similar language is used where the desired action is deemed critical.

The use of such language is not intended to add to, interpret, or relieve a duty imposed by Title 14 of the Code of Federal

Regulations (14 CFR).

It is essential for persons using this handbook to also become familiar with and apply the pertinent parts of 14 CFR and

appropriate technical standards. Performance standards for demonstrating competence required for parachute riggers are

prescribed in the appropriate practical test standard.

This handbook is available for download, in PDF format, from www.faa.gov. The current Flight Standards Service airman

training and testing material and learning statements for all airman certificates and ratings can be obtained from www.faa.gov.

The FAA greatly acknowledges the valuable assistance provided by many individuals and organizations throughout the

aviation community whose expertise contributed to the preparation of this handbook. This handbook contains material and

pictures of various products often used by industry. It is presented here as a means of communicating information to be

used for training purposes only. The FAA neither endorses nor recommends any specific trademark item in this handbook.

This handbook is published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Airman Testing

Standards Branch, AFS-630, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125.

Comments regarding this publication should be sent, in email form, to the following address: [email protected].

/s/ John Barbagallo, for

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