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Question 1Regulations and Recordkeeping

Under the FAA rules, which document must a certificated parachute rigger present for inspection when requested by an authorized FAA representative?

  1. A logbook of every parachute packed within the last 12 months
  2. A copy of the manufacturer's packing manual for each canopy
  3. The rigger certificate and, if applicable, the rating Correct answer.
  4. The owner's aircraft registration and airworthiness certificate

Explanation

A certificated rigger is required to present the rigger certificate and any rating held when requested by the FAA or other authorized personnel. Logs, manuals, and aircraft documents are not the certificate documents the rule requires the rigger to show.

Question 2Regulations and Recordkeeping

A person holds a parachute rigger certificate with no ratings. Which task is that person authorized to perform?

  1. Maintain parachutes only after obtaining the appropriate rating Correct answer.
  2. Pack and maintain any type of parachute
  3. Pack any personnel back parachute
  4. Supervise other riggers packing reserves

Explanation

The basic rigger certificate alone does not authorize packing or maintaining parachutes; the holder must obtain the applicable rating for the type of work performed. Ratings define which parachutes the rigger may pack and maintain.

Question 3Regulations and Recordkeeping

How long must a parachute rigger keep the record of each parachute packed or maintained?

  1. At least 6 months
  2. At least 90 days
  3. At least 2 years Correct answer.
  4. At least 5 years

Explanation

FAA regulations require the rigger to retain packing and maintenance records for at least 2 years. The record must identify the parachute, the date, and the rigger performing the work.

Question 4Regulations and Recordkeeping

Which item of information must appear in the record a rigger makes after packing a parachute?

  1. The rigger's certificate number and the date of packing Correct answer.
  2. The canopy's purchase price and serial invoice
  3. The pilot's name and certificate number
  4. The aircraft's total flight hours

Explanation

The packing record must identify the parachute, the date the work was done, and the person who performed it, including the rigger's certificate number. Aircraft hours, pilot data, and purchase information are not part of the required rigger record.

Question 5Regulations and Recordkeeping

A rigger packs a reserve parachute and signs the packing data card. What does that signature represent?

  1. A statement that the packing was done in accordance with the applicable rules and manufacturer instructions Correct answer.
  2. A certification that the parachute was manufactured to current standards
  3. A transfer of liability to the parachute owner
  4. A warranty that the canopy will never malfunction

Explanation

By signing the packing data card the rigger attests that the work was performed in accordance with regulations and the manufacturer's instructions. It is not a guarantee against malfunction, nor a transfer of liability or a manufacturing certification.

Question 6Regulations and Recordkeeping

Which certificate holder is eligible to exercise the privileges of a senior parachute rigger?

  1. A certificated and rated parachute rigger who meets the experience requirements for the senior rating Correct answer.
  2. Any person who has completed a manufacturer's familiarization course
  3. Any mechanic with an airframe rating
  4. Any person who has packed 10 parachutes under supervision

Explanation

Senior rigger privileges require holding the rigger certificate with the appropriate rating and meeting the experience requirements for the senior rating. Neither mechanic certificates nor manufacturer courses alone confer rigger privileges.

Question 7Regulations and Recordkeeping

Which regulation part governs the certification of parachute riggers?

  1. Part 91
  2. Part 65 Correct answer.
  3. Part 43
  4. Part 135

Explanation

Part 65 contains the certification and privilege rules for airmen other than flight crewmembers, including parachute riggers. Part 43 addresses maintenance, Part 91 general operating rules, and Part 135 commuter and on-demand operations.

Question 8Regulations and Recordkeeping

A rigger moves to a new address. What obligation does the certificate holder have regarding the FAA?

  1. Notify the FAA of the change of address within 30 days Correct answer.
  2. Notify only the parachute manufacturer
  3. Surrender the certificate and apply for a new one
  4. No notification is required until the certificate is renewed

Explanation

A certificate holder must keep the FAA informed of a current mailing address and notify the agency of a change within 30 days. Failing to do so can affect receipt of important correspondence.

Question 9Regulations and Recordkeeping

A rigger is asked to pack a parachute of a type for which the rigger holds no rating. What is the correct action?

  1. Pack it because all riggers may pack any parachute
  2. Decline, because the rating limits the types the rigger may pack and maintain Correct answer.
  3. Pack it and note the lack of rating on the data card
  4. Pack it only if the owner signs a waiver

Explanation

A rigger's rating defines the types of parachutes the holder is authorized to pack and maintain. Packing outside the rating is not permitted, and a waiver from the owner cannot create authority.

Question 10Regulations and Recordkeeping

A reserve parachute was packed 200 days ago and the applicable repack interval is 180 days. What is the status of the parachute for use?

  1. It is valid for another 180 days from the original packing
  2. It remains airworthy because the interval is advisory
  3. It is past its repack interval and must be repacked before use Correct answer.
  4. It requires only an inspection by the pilot before use

Explanation

When the manufacturer or regulation specifies a repack interval, the parachute must be repacked within that period to remain valid for use. Once the interval has elapsed, the parachute must be repacked before it is used.

Question 11Regulations and Recordkeeping

While packing a reserve, a rigger finds a canopy line that is frayed beyond limits. Which action is consistent with the rules?

  1. Pack it and record the discrepancy on the data card
  2. Shorten the line and continue packing
  3. Return it to the owner without comment
  4. Remove the parachute from service until the defect is corrected Correct answer.

Explanation

A parachute with a defect that exceeds limits must be removed from service until repaired or replaced. Recording the defect while packing anyway, or improvising a repair, does not satisfy the airworthiness requirement.

Question 12Regulations and Recordkeeping

A rigger performs maintenance on a parachute but does not repack it. What recordkeeping obligation applies?

  1. Only a verbal report to the owner is required
  2. The record must be sent to the FAA within 10 days
  3. A maintenance record must be made and retained for at least 2 years Correct answer.
  4. No record is required because the parachute was not packed

Explanation

Maintenance actions, like packing, require a record identifying the work, the date, and the person performing it, retained for at least 2 years. The absence of a repack does not eliminate the record requirement.

Question 13Regulations and Recordkeeping

A rigger's certificate was suspended. During the suspension period, may the person continue to pack parachutes?

  1. Yes, for sport parachutes only
  2. No, because the privileges are not exercisable during the suspension Correct answer.
  3. Yes, if the work is supervised by a senior rigger
  4. Yes, if the customer is informed of the suspension

Explanation

A suspended certificate cannot be exercised during the suspension period, so the holder may not pack or maintain parachutes. Supervision, customer consent, or parachute type does not restore the privileges.

Question 14Regulations and Recordkeeping

Which statement correctly describes the difference between a senior and a master parachute rigger?

  1. A master rigger may perform the more extensive maintenance and alteration work authorized for that rating Correct answer.
  2. A master rigger may pack parachutes without any rating
  3. A senior rigger may approve alterations to canopy design
  4. A senior rigger may issue rigger certificates to apprentices

Explanation

The master rating authorizes broader maintenance and alteration privileges than the senior rating, which is limited to packing and certain maintenance. Neither rating allows issuing certificates, which is an FAA function.

Question 15Regulations and Recordkeeping

A rigger packs a parachute for a customer and later learns the packing was done using an outdated manual revision. What is the rigger's responsibility?

  1. Ignore it because the packing was already signed off
  2. Wait until the next scheduled repack to correct it
  3. Ask the customer to sign a statement accepting the outdated procedure
  4. Take corrective action so the parachute conforms to current instructions before use Correct answer.

Explanation

The rigger is responsible for ensuring work is done per current manufacturer instructions and regulations. Discovering a deviation requires correction before the parachute is used, not deferral or a customer waiver.

Question 16Regulations and Recordkeeping

Which of the following is required before a person may take the practical test for a parachute rigger certificate?

  1. A minimum of 500 parachute jumps
  2. A commercial pilot certificate
  3. An endorsement from an authorized instructor or an FAA-accepted record of experience Correct answer.
  4. A degree in aerospace engineering

Explanation

Eligibility for the rigger practical test requires documentation of the required experience or an endorsement from an authorized instructor. Jump totals, pilot certificates, and academic degrees are not the governing requirement.

Question 17Regulations and Recordkeeping

A rigger maintains a parachute and records the work. Which combination best reflects the required record contents?

  1. Aircraft tail number and flight hours
  2. Customer address, purchase price, and canopy color
  3. Weather conditions and drop zone location
  4. Date, identification of the parachute, and the signature or certificate number of the person performing the work Correct answer.

Explanation

The required record identifies the parachute, the date of the work, and the person who performed it, typically by signature or certificate number. Commercial, aircraft, and environmental details are not part of the required rigger record.

Question 18Regulations and Recordkeeping

An unrated person assists a certificated rigger by holding canopy lines during a pack job. Which statement is correct?

  1. The assistant may perform the pack job if the rigger observes
  2. The certificated rigger remains responsible for the work and must perform the packing Correct answer.
  3. The assistant may sign the packing data card
  4. The assistant becomes a rigger once the job is complete

Explanation

Only the certificated and rated rigger may perform and sign off the packing, and that rigger remains responsible for the work. An unrated assistant cannot sign the card or perform the packing, and assisting does not confer a certificate.

Question 19Regulations and Recordkeeping

A rigger's packing record is stored only on a personal phone that is later lost. How does this affect compliance?

  1. The rigger must be able to produce the record for the required retention period, so loss of the only copy is a compliance problem Correct answer.
  2. The record requirement ends once the parachute is delivered
  3. Compliance is unaffected because electronic records are never required
  4. The FAA will reconstruct the record from the data card

Explanation

The rigger must retain records for at least 2 years and be able to produce them when required. If the only copy is lost, the rigger cannot demonstrate compliance, and the FAA does not reconstruct the rigger's records.

Question 20Regulations and Recordkeeping

A rigger signs a data card for a reserve packed by another person who was not present at sign-off. What is the primary regulatory concern?

  1. The card was signed in the wrong color ink
  2. The parachute was packed on a weekend
  3. The signature attests to work the signer did not perform, misrepresenting compliance Correct answer.
  4. The other person was not a customer

Explanation

The signature on the packing data card certifies that the signing rigger performed or directly controlled the work in accordance with the rules. Signing for work performed by another misrepresents compliance and undermines the record's integrity.

Question 21Regulations and Recordkeeping

A rigger holds a senior rating for personnel back parachutes and is asked to pack a chest-type parachute outside that rating. Which conclusion is best supported by the rules?

  1. The rigger may pack it because all personnel parachutes are equivalent
  2. The rigger may pack it if a master rigger observes
  3. The rigger may pack it and note the exception in the record
  4. The rigger may not pack it unless the rating covers that type Correct answer.

Explanation

Rigger privileges are tied to the specific ratings held, which identify the parachute types the holder may pack and maintain. Observation or a record notation does not expand the rating's scope.

Question 22Regulations and Recordkeeping

An owner asks a rigger to skip the repack interval because the parachute has never been used. How should the rigger respond under the regulations?

  1. The interval applies only to parachutes used in commercial operations
  2. The interval applies regardless of use, so the parachute must be repacked when due Correct answer.
  3. The owner may sign a waiver extending the interval
  4. The interval may be extended because unused parachutes do not degrade

Explanation

Repack intervals are calendar-based requirements that apply whether or not the parachute has been used. An owner waiver cannot extend a manufacturer or regulatory interval.

Question 23Regulations and Recordkeeping

A rigger discovers that a previously signed data card contains an incorrect date. What is the most appropriate action?

  1. Correct the record in a manner that preserves the original entry and shows the correction Correct answer.
  2. Discard the card and pack the parachute again
  3. Add a second signature without changing the date
  4. Leave it because data cards cannot be corrected after signing

Explanation

Records should be corrected so the original entry remains visible and the correction is traceable, preserving the integrity of the record. Discarding records or leaving known errors uncorrected defeats the purpose of the retention requirement.

Question 24Regulations and Recordkeeping

Which action by a certificated rigger would most likely constitute a violation of the privileges limitations?

  1. Recording the work performed and retaining the record
  2. Packing a parachute covered by the rigger's rating using current instructions
  3. Approving a major alteration to a canopy without the authority to do so Correct answer.
  4. Performing maintenance authorized by the rigger's rating

Explanation

A rigger may only perform the maintenance and alterations authorized by the rating held and applicable rules. Approving a major alteration beyond that authority exceeds the privileges and is a violation.

Question 25Regulations and Recordkeeping

Under the parachute rigger certification rules, what is the maximum period a certificated rigger may allow between the date a reserve parachute is packed and the date it must be repacked, unless the manufacturer specifies a shorter interval?

  1. 365 days
  2. 24 calendar months
  3. 180 days Correct answer.
  4. 90 days

Explanation

The rigger certification regulation sets a maximum reserve repack interval of 180 days, and an airworthiness directive or manufacturer's instruction may shorten but not lengthen that period. The rigger must record the pack date on the data card so the next due date can be calculated.

Question 26Regulations and Recordkeeping

A certificated parachute rigger completes a repair on a cargo parachute but does not repack it. What must the rigger do with respect to records for that work?

  1. Notify the FAA district office in writing within 24 hours of completing the repair
  2. Record the work only if the owner requests documentation
  3. Make an entry in the parachute's permanent records describing the work performed and the date Correct answer.
  4. Nothing, because recordkeeping is required only when a parachute is packed

Explanation

Maintenance performed by a rigger must be documented in the parachute's records, showing the nature of the work and the date it was done, even when no repack follows. The record allows later riggers and owners to know the parachute's maintenance history.

Question 27Regulations and Recordkeeping

A rigger signs the packing data card for a reserve parachute. Which statement best describes the legal significance of that signature?

  1. It transfers ownership of the parachute to the person for whom it was packed
  2. It guarantees the parachute will open correctly on every subsequent jump
  3. It serves only as an internal shop note with no regulatory weight
  4. It certifies that the rigger performed the pack job and that the parachute is airworthy at the time of packing Correct answer.

Explanation

By signing the data card the rigger attests that the packing was accomplished by that person and that the assembly met airworthiness requirements when it was closed. The signature ties the rigger to the work and supports later determination of the repack due date.

Question 28Regulations and Recordkeeping

A person holds a senior parachute rigger certificate with a rating for seat-type parachutes only. The person is asked to pack a back-type parachute. What is the proper response?

  1. Pack it, since a senior rating covers all parachute types
  2. Pack it, provided the owner signs a waiver of liability
  3. Pack it, as long as another rigger observes the work
  4. Decline to exercise the rating, because the certificate limits the holder to the types for which it is rated Correct answer.

Explanation

Rigger privileges are limited to the specific types and kinds of parachutes for which the certificate carries a rating. Packing outside those ratings exceeds the holder's authority regardless of who observes or what the owner signs.

Question 29Regulations and Recordkeeping

A rigger's certificate has been suspended for a regulatory violation. During the suspension period, how may the person act with respect to rigger duties?

  1. The person may pack only for personal use
  2. The person may not perform any act requiring the certificate until the suspension ends Correct answer.
  3. The person may continue packing but not sign data cards
  4. The person may resume duties after notifying the FAA in writing

Explanation

A suspension removes the authority to exercise any privilege of the certificate for its duration. Performing rigger duties while suspended compounds the violation and can lead to further certificate action.

Question 30Regulations and Recordkeeping

A rigger packed a reserve parachute and signed the data card, then discovers that the pack job was completed using a maintenance manual revision that had been superseded. The assembly otherwise meets all limits. What is the most appropriate course of action?

  1. Add a note on the data card stating the manual revision was outdated
  2. Repack the parachute in accordance with the current manual revision and make a new record entry Correct answer.
  3. Leave the parachute in service until the next scheduled 180-day repack
  4. Erase the original data card entry so the outdated work is not documented

Explanation

Packing must follow the manufacturer's current instructions, so the parachute should be repacked to the current revision and the new work recorded. Altering or annotating the original card does not correct an assembly packed to superseded data.

Question 31Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

Which material is the standard load-bearing structural fabric used in the canopy of a modern ram-air parachute?

  1. Polyester taffeta
  2. Ripstop nylon Correct answer.
  3. Cotton canvas
  4. Dacron sailcloth

Explanation

Canopies of ram-air parachutes are built from ripstop nylon, a lightweight calendered fabric whose grid of reinforcing threads limits tear propagation. Cotton is too heavy and moisture-sensitive, while sailcloth and taffeta are used for other purposes.

Question 32Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

What is the primary reason parachute canopy fabric is calendered during manufacture?

  1. To add fire-retardant chemicals to the weave
  2. To make the fabric stiffer for easier packing
  3. To reduce porosity and control airflow through the cloth Correct answer.
  4. To increase air permeability for faster inflation

Explanation

Calendering passes the fabric through heated rollers that flatten the weave and close the interstices, reducing porosity so the canopy holds pressure. Controlled low porosity improves glide and pressurization; excessive permeability would bleed air through the cell.

Question 33Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

A suspension line is specified as MIL-C-5040 Type III. What does the Type designation indicate?

  1. The date of manufacture
  2. The color coding of the line
  3. The length of the line in feet
  4. The strength and construction class of the cord Correct answer.

Explanation

In the MIL-C-5040 specification, the Type number identifies the cord's construction and strength class, such as Type II or Type III nylon. Riggers must match the specified type to maintain designed strength and stretch characteristics.

Question 34Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

Which component connects the suspension lines to the canopy at the lower surface of a ram-air cell?

  1. The riser
  2. The line attachment point (tapes and tabs) Correct answer.
  3. The deployment bag
  4. The slider

Explanation

Suspension lines are attached to the canopy at reinforced line attachment points, typically sewn tapes or tabs on the lower surface. Risers connect lines to the harness, the slider controls opening, and the deployment bag contains the packed canopy.

Question 35Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

What is the function of a three-ring release assembly on a parachute harness?

  1. To deploy the reserve canopy automatically
  2. To reduce the load required to release a riser under tension Correct answer.
  3. To lock the main canopy to the harness permanently
  4. To measure the tension in the suspension lines

Explanation

The three-ring system uses mechanical advantage so a small force on the cutaway handle can release a heavily loaded riser. Each ring multiplies the release force, allowing a jumper to jettison the main under load.

Question 36Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

Which hardware item is used to join a suspension line to a connector link on a ram-air system?

  1. A rapid link
  2. A steel carabiner
  3. A line loop passed through the link and secured Correct answer.
  4. A snap hook

Explanation

Suspension lines are typically terminated in a loop that passes through the connector link and is secured, often with a rubber band or similar retainer. This allows replacement of individual lines and even loading.

Question 37Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

What does the term "line trim" refer to in parachute rigging?

  1. The relative lengths and geometry of suspension lines that determine canopy attitude Correct answer.
  2. The color coding of line groups
  3. The cosmetic appearance of the lines
  4. The tensile test performed on each line

Explanation

Line trim describes the relative lengths of suspension lines, which control the canopy's angle of attack and flight characteristics. Incorrect trim can cause poor openings, turns, or reduced performance.

Question 38Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

Which specification typically governs the construction and strength of a parachute harness assembly?

  1. FAA AC 105-2
  2. MIL-C-5040
  3. MIL-P-6647 for packing procedures
  4. MIL-PRF-6647 or applicable military/industry harness specification Correct answer.

Explanation

Harness assemblies are built to a governing specification such as MIL-PRF-6647 or an approved industry specification that defines materials, stitching, and strength. Riggers must follow the applicable specification for the specific assembly.

Question 39Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

A rigger is replacing a suspension line and must choose between two cords of equal diameter but different constructions. What is the most important property to match?

  1. The length of the packaging
  2. The manufacturer's logo
  3. The strength and elongation characteristics specified for that line Correct answer.
  4. The color of the cord

Explanation

Suspension lines must match the specified strength and elongation because mismatched stretch changes trim and load sharing. Equal diameter does not guarantee equal performance, so the specification must be followed.

Question 40Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

During inspection, a rigger finds a suspension line with a broken core but intact outer braid. What is the correct action?

  1. Return it to service because the braid is intact
  2. Shorten the line and reattach it
  3. Mark the line and continue using it until the next repack
  4. Replace the line because the load-bearing core is damaged Correct answer.

Explanation

In a cored line, the core carries most of the load, so a broken core means the line has lost its rated strength even if the braid looks intact. The line must be replaced rather than returned to service.

Question 41Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

Why must a connector link be oriented and secured so that its gate or closure cannot be opened by line movement?

  1. To reduce the weight of the assembly
  2. To increase the canopy's glide ratio
  3. To prevent inadvertent release of the canopy or line Correct answer.
  4. To keep the link shiny

Explanation

Connector links must be oriented and secured so that line motion cannot open the gate, which would release the suspension line. Riggers typically secure links with a rubber band or similar retainer in the correct orientation.

Question 42Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

A ram-air canopy with a higher aspect ratio generally exhibits which performance characteristic compared with a lower aspect ratio canopy?

  1. Greater resistance to line twists
  2. Slower forward speed and higher stability
  3. Lower flare authority
  4. Better glide performance but less forgiving openings and handling Correct answer.

Explanation

Higher aspect ratio canopies produce better glide and speed but are more sensitive to packing and body position and can have less forgiving openings. Lower aspect ratio canopies are generally more stable and forgiving.

Question 43Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

What is the purpose of the slider on a ram-air parachute?

  1. To hold the canopy open during packing
  2. To measure the descent rate
  3. To control the rate of canopy inflation during deployment Correct answer.
  4. To attach the risers to the harness

Explanation

The slider slides down the lines during deployment, restricting line spread and slowing canopy inflation to reduce opening shock. It is a drag device that governs opening speed, not a structural attachment.

Question 44Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

A rigger is inspecting a canopy and finds a small hole in a cell that does not cross a seam or line attachment tape. What is the appropriate repair consideration?

  1. Replace the entire canopy immediately
  2. Cut the cell open to relieve stress
  3. Patch or repair it according to the manufacturer's approved procedures Correct answer.
  4. Ignore it because small holes never affect flight

Explanation

Holes should be repaired per the manufacturer's approved procedures, which specify patch material, stitch pattern, and allowable size. Small holes can affect pressurization and should not simply be ignored.

Question 45Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

Which statement best describes the difference between a riser and a suspension line?

  1. Risers are the same as suspension lines but shorter
  2. Risers are the fabric webbing connecting the harness to the lines; suspension lines connect risers to the canopy Correct answer.
  3. Risers are used only on reserve canopies
  4. Suspension lines connect the harness directly to the container

Explanation

Risers are webbing assemblies that connect the harness to the suspension lines, while the suspension lines run from the risers to the canopy. Each serves a distinct structural role in the system.

Question 46Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

During a repack, a rigger notes that a deployment bag's rubber bands are worn and stretched. Why does this matter?

  1. Worn bands may release lines prematurely or inconsistently, affecting deployment Correct answer.
  2. Worn bands improve opening reliability
  3. Worn bands have no effect on deployment
  4. Worn bands make the bag heavier

Explanation

Deployment bag rubber bands must hold the line stows with consistent tension so lines deploy in order and the bag clears the canopy. Worn or stretched bands can cause premature release or line entanglement.

Question 47Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

What is the primary purpose of a reserve static line (RSL) lanyard?

  1. To connect the harness to the container
  2. To hold the main canopy closed during packing
  3. To measure the altitude of deployment
  4. To deploy the reserve automatically when the main is cut away Correct answer.

Explanation

An RSL connects the main riser to the reserve ripcord or reserve deployment system so that cutting away the main extracts the reserve. It provides a backup to manual reserve deployment.

Question 48Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

A rigger must verify the strength of a newly manufactured harness webbing assembly. Which property is most relevant to the assembly's load capacity?

  1. The color of the webbing
  2. The length of the webbing
  3. The manufacturer's address
  4. The webbing's rated breaking strength and stitch pattern Correct answer.

Explanation

Load capacity depends on the webbing's rated breaking strength and the approved stitch pattern, which together determine joint strength. Color and length do not establish structural capacity.

Question 49Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

A rigger is selecting thread for a canopy repair. Why is the thread type and size important?

  1. Only the color matters
  2. Thread must match the specified type and size to achieve the required seam strength and durability Correct answer.
  3. Any thread will work if it is strong enough
  4. Thicker thread always improves the repair

Explanation

The manufacturer specifies thread type and size, such as bonded nylon of a given size, to achieve the required seam strength and durability. Oversized thread can damage lightweight fabric, and undersized thread weakens the seam.

Question 50Parachute Materials, Components, and Hardware

Which inspection finding on a three-ring release assembly would require the assembly to be removed from service?

  1. A cracked or deformed ring Correct answer.
  2. A correctly routed lanyard
  3. A clean ring with normal finish
  4. Slight cosmetic wear on the webbing

Explanation

A cracked or deformed ring compromises the release's mechanical integrity and must be removed from service. Cosmetic wear and normal finish are acceptable, and correct routing is a proper condition.