EN 12491:2015
Paragliding equipment - Emergency parachutes - Safety requirements and test methods

Standard No.

EN 12491:2015

Release Date

2015

Published By

European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

Status

Be replaced 2019-05

Replace By

EN 12491:2015/PRA1:2019

Latest

EN 12491:2015/PRA1:2019

Replace

FprEN 12491-2015

Scope

This European Standard is applicable to emergency parachutes deployed by the action of the pilot without any other assistance (mechanical or pyrotechnic), intended for use with single-seater or two-seater paragliders.

EN 12491:2015 Referenced Document

• EN 1651:1999 Paragliding equipment - Harnesses - Safety requirements and strength tests
• EN 926-1:2015 Paragliding equipment - Paragliders - Part 1: Requirements and test methods for structural strength

EN 12491:2015 history

• 2019 EN 12491:2015/PRA1:2019 Paragliding equipment - Emergency parachutes - Safety requirements and test methods
• 2015 EN 12491:2015 Paragliding equipment - Emergency parachutes - Safety requirements and test methods
• 2001 EN 12491:2001 Paragliding Equipment - Emergency Parachutes - Safety Requirements and Test Methods