CTSO-C167 Personnel Carrying Device Systems （PCDS）, also known as Human Harnesses.pdf

English Translation Version for Reference Only Number:CTSO-C167 Date of approval:Jan 14 2019 CAAC Approved by:Xu Chaoqun China Civil Aviation Technical Standard Order This China Civil Aviation Technical Standard Order (CTSO)is issued according to Part 37 of the China Civil Aviation Regulations (CCAR-37).Each CTSO is a criterion which the concerned aeronautical materials parts or appliances used on civil aircraft must ply with when it is presented for airworthiness certification. Personnel Carrying Device Systems (PCDS) also known as Human Harnesses 1.Purpose. This China Civil Aviation Technical Standard Order (CTSO)is for manufacturers of personnel carrying device systems(PCDS)applying for a CTSO authorization (CTSOA).This CTSO prescribes the minimum performance standards (MPS)that PCDS must first meet for approval and use the applicable CTSO mark for identification. 2.Applicability This CTSO affects new application submitted after its effective date. Major design changes to article approved under this CTSO will require a new authorization in accordance with section 21.353 of CCAR-21-R4. 3.Requirements. New models of human harness identified and manufactured on or -1- English Translation Version for Reference Only CAAC CTSO-C167 after the effective date of this CTSO must meet the MPS based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)1983 Standard on Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System Components dated February 9 2001 for a life safety harness Class III and SAE Aero...