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DOT/FAA RIN: 2120-AI85 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Parachute Equipment and Packing 
Abstract: This rulemaking would extend from 120 to 180 days the packing interval for certain types of parachutes. This rulemaking is based on new reliability data from the parachute industry and other sources that suggest a need to review and revise the packing requirements for certain types of parachutes for modern parachute systems. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 105    14 CFR 91   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(G)    49 USC 1155    49 USC 40103    49 USC 40120    49 USC 44101    49 USC 44111    49 USC 44709    49 USC 44711 and 44712    49 USC 44715 to 44717    49 USC 44721 and 44722    49 USC 46306    49 USC 46315 and 46316    49 USC 46504    49 USC 47122    49 USC 47508    49 USC 40114    49 USC 44702    49 USC 46507    49 USC 40113    49 USC 44701    49 USC 46506    49 USC 47528 to 47531   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/22/2007  72 FR 28820   
Comment Period End  08/20/2007    
Final Rule  11/19/2008  73 FR 69526   
Final Rule Effective  12/19/2008    
Additional Information: This rule will result in zero net quantifiable costs.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Kim Barnette
AFS-350
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue, SW,
Washington, DC 20591
Phone:202 493-4922
Fax:202 267-5115
Email: kim.a.barnette@faa.gov