This part specifically deals with
Airworthiness Directives (ADs). An AD is an amendment to the Code of
Federal Regulations. An AD must be complied with before using an
affected product. In the case of a parachute, when:
- an unsafe condition exists in a product.
- the condition is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type or design.
Under 14 CFR part 39, "No
person may operate a product to which an airworthiness directive applies
except in accordance with the requirements of that airworthiness
directive."
In
recent years, there have been a number of parachute ADs issued by the
Administrator. These ADs prescribe certain actions to be taken by the
parachute rigger in order to ensure the safety and function of
parachutes that have been found in some manner to be defective. If the
parachute rigger does not comply with the AD, the parachute rigger
cannot pack, maintain, or alter the affected parachute. ADs are mailed
to each certificated parachute rigger on the FAA listing. If the
parachute rigger has moved and not complied with the requirements for an
address change, the rigger may not receive the AD. This introduces an
additional problem. Under 14 CFR part 65, subpart A—General, section
65.21, airmen must register their change of address within 30 days of
moving or they are not able to exercise the privileges of their
certificate.
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