| Author | : Federal Aviation Administration |
| File Size | : 49,9 Mb |
| Publisher | : Independently Published |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 06 January 2019 |
| ISBN | : 1793318115 |
| Pages | : 350 pages |
Parachute Rigger Handbook Faa H 8083 17a Change 1 December 2015 Black White by Federal Aviation Administration Book PDF Summary
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
