1、PIA Technical Standard 114 Parachute Industry Association Publications September 28, 1992 TS-114 Student Equipment Standardization Guidelines This report is a compilation of standardization recommendations for harness and container systems. It is based on the Student Equipment Standards Survey taken
2、 by PIA in 1988, and revised based on feedback after being distributed for comment. Note: This data is the result of a non-scientific survey, and is to be used as a guide for manufacturers. It is not meant to limit design or innovation, but to provide a degree of continuity between various manufactu
3、rers equipment and operating training procedures. 1. The harness and container system shall be a “piggyback“ system. 2. The freefall main deployment system shall utilize a ripcord, and a spring loaded pilot chute. 3. The static-line main deployment system shall utilize either a pilot-chute with assi
4、st, or a direct bag with assist (per current FARS). 4. A single-point main canopy release shall be utilized. 5. The main ripcord handle shall be right hand operable, and shall not conflict with the single-point main canopy release handle. It is desirable for the handle to be visible. 6. The reserve
5、handle shall be located on the left side vertical lift web, and be operable with either hand. 7. The cutaway handle (for two handle systems), shall be located on the right vertical lift web, and be operable with either hand. 8. The system shall be equipped with a reserve statiche (RSL). 9. The system shall be compatible with a reserve container AAD. TS- 1 14 Student Equipment Standardization Guidelines.
