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Advisories Name Revision Lang Subject Date
AL TS-135
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TS-135 Document Issues Recently Noted 02/02/2019
AL TS-135
1
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TS-135 Document Issues Recently Noted 03/10/2023
Info
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Fabric Coating Degredation 08/24/2017
Info
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Rudder Band Failures Cause Hard Canopy Openings 11/28/2023
Info
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Tubular Retainer Band Failures 08/03/2018
Safety
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Catastrophic - Consequential Line Failures 12/06/2024
Skydiver
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Jointly Issued by U.S. Parachute Association and Parachute Industry Association 03/31/2010
Service Bulletins Name Revision Lang Subject Date
PSB 35
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Tandem Drogue Bridle 3-Ring Attachments Inspection 04/27/2021
PSB 10092020
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Mandatory Aftermarket Tandem Main Risers Constructed with Obsolete RW2 Rings. All Sport Tandem Main Risers Produced with RW2 Rings, or Equivalent Sized Rings, are Affected Regardless of Hardware Manufacturer, Date of Manufacturer, Material Type or Forgins Process Used09/10/2020
Specifications Name Revision Lang Subject Date
CS PIA-STD-500D
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Reporting and Verification of Domestic Product Compliance as Related to Textile Products 11/25/2013
Standard Operating Procedures Name Revision Lang Subject Date
SOP 300
v1
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PIA Public Documents 08/20/2016
SOP 302
v5.12
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Membership Committee 08/23/2013
SOP 302
v5.13
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Membership Committee 02/23/2020
SOP 302
v5.14
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Membership Committee 09/08/2021
SOP 302
v5.15
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Membership Committee 02/24/2022
SOP 302
v5.16
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Membership Committee 08/15/2024
SOP 304
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Financial Limitations and Procedures 11/25/2008
SOP 306
v12
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Standing Committees 03/03/2018
SOP 308
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Committee Report Format 03/08/1990
SOP 310
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USPA Relationship 01/19/1991
SOP 310
revised
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USPA Relationship 08/26/2023
SOP 311
v1.4
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Parachute Certification Standards Committee 09/19/2018
SOP 312
v1.1
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Technical Committee 09/11/2004
SOP 312
v2
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Technical Committee 06/24/2022
SOP 313
v4
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Specifications/Standards Committee Operating and Review Procedures 02/21/2017
SOP 314
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Code of Ethics 02/19/2016
SOP 315
v6
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Exhibiting Booth Space 07/14/2016
SOP 322
v1.6
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Awards Committee 08/24/2013
SOP 322, Attach A
v2.1
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Parachute & Skydiving awards presented by The Parachute Industry Association (PIA) 08/08/2019
SOP 322, Attach A
v2.1
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Parachute & Skydiving awards presented by The Parachute Industry Association (PIA) 02/07/2019
SOP 322, Attach A
v2.4
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Parachute & Skydiving awards presented by The Parachute Industry Association (PIA) 09/28/2021
SOP 322, Attach A
v2.5
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Parachute & Skydiving awards presented by The Parachute Industry Association (PIA) 02/24/2022
SOP 322, Attach A
v2.7
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Parachute & Skydiving awards presented by The Parachute Industry Association (PIA) 04/28/2023
SOP 322, Attach A
v2.8
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Parachute & Skydiving awards presented by The Parachute Industry Association (PIA) 08/16/2024
SOP 322, Attach B
v1.7
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Parachute & Skydiving Awards Presented by Other Organizations for which PIA Members may be Eligible 08/19/2016
SOP 324
v1.1
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Meeting Logistics SOP 08/24/2013
SOP 325
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Marketing Committee 08/03/2017
SOP 326
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Rigging Committee 02/22/2020
Technical Bulletins Name Revision Lang Subject Date
TB 200
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Technical Bulletin Format 02/07/2009
TB 221
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Warning Label for Harness/Containers 08/31/2008
TB 222
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Warning Label for Main Canopy 08/23/1999
TB 223
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Warning Label for Reserve Canopy 08/23/1999
TB 224
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Warning Notice 01/13/1988
TB 240
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Plastic Ripcord Handles 01/10/1985
TB 241
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Container Grommets and Small Suspension Lines 03/02/2000
TB 242
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Fabric Strength Testing of "Orphaned" Reserve Canopies 09/16/2000
TB 251
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Component Compatibility Issues 02/18/2008
TB 252
v1.1
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Mid-Cycle Reserve/Emergency Parachute Maintenance Guidelines 08/29/2009
TB 260
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AAD / RSL Survey Report 11/30/1996
TB 261
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Dual Square Report 11/30/1996
TB 262
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USPA/PIA Ram Air Static Line Test Jumps 07/14/1989
TB 263
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High Altitude Skydiving Operations - Best Practices Guidelines 02/25/2023
TB 265
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High Altitude Wingsuit Flight Above 22,000 Feel MSL 10/31/2023
TB 266
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Lead Parachute Seals Alternatives 02/25/2023
Technical Standards Name Revision Lang Subject Date
TS 100
1
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Standardized Nomenclature for Ram-Air Parachutes 01/23/2019
TS 102
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Major Component Definitions and Standard Equipment List for Sport Parachute Equipment Subassemblies 01/31/1986
TS 102
v1
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Major Component Definitions and Standard Equipment List for Sport Parachute Equipment Subassemblies 02/01/2024
TS 104
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Canopy Study 07/01/1987
TS 104.18
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Canopy Study 06/01/2009
TS 105
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Main Canopy Assembly Inspection Guidelines for the Sport Parachutist 02/02/2019
TS 106
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Parachute Owner's Manual Format 12/31/1988
TS 106
v2
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Parachute Owner's Manual Format 09/10/2024
TS 108.1
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Parachute Canopy Fabric Pull Test Non-Destructive Method 01/15/2010
TS 110
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Manufacturer's Product Service Bulletin Format 09/25/1994
TS 110
v2
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Manufacturer's Product Service Bulletin Format 09/10/2024
TS 112
v1.0
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Harness/Container - AAD Installation Test Protocol 08/31/2011
TS 114
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Student Equipment Standardization Guidelines 09/28/1992
TS 116
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Rigging Incident Report 02/08/1997
TS 120
v2.01
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AAD Design and Testing Report Format 09/20/1995
TS 122
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Considerations for Developing a Rapid Refueling Manual
TS 122
v1
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Considerations for Developing a Rapid Refueling Manual 02/25/2023
TS 134
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Nomenclature Standardized Harness/Container and Accessory Components 06/30/2019
TS 135
1.4
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Performance Standards for Personnel Parachute Assemblies and Components 04/22/2010
TS 136
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Performance Standards for Military Personnel Parachute Assemblies and Components 04/15/2024
TS 136
1
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Performance Standards for Military Personnel Parachute Assemblies and Components 01/07/2025
Miscellaneous Name Revision Lang Subject Date
IN 03/2011
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Safety Bulletins Issued by Some Manufacturers re Argus AAD in Rigs Made by those Manufacturers, and Two Safety Notices/Directives Issued by Parachute Associations 03/31/2011
Insp 24-400-001
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Mandatory To Address Concerns Regarding Lines on Fluid Wings Parachutes03/12/2024
N/A
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Memorandum Regarding the Review of the Firebird USA LLC, Harness Dislocation Issue 09/14/2021
N/A
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Memorandum of Record
N/A
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High-Altitude Safety Stand-Down 03/21/2022
N/A
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COVID-19 Procedures for Parachute Systems and Materials 04/14/2020
Position Statement
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Emergency Handles Relocation - TSO (or Foreign Equivalent) Violations07/20/2017
Press Release
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FAA Declines Rule Change for Foreign Jumpers
Request for Data
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Request - Hard Canopy Opening Statistics 04/22/2020