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the main parachute and the parachute container are compatible for safe operation;
 (b) information that identifies the main parachute and the reserve parachute assembly.
 (5) The main parachute and the parachute container are assessed as compatible if the records mentioned in subsection (4) have been made.

ASAO procedures for conducting compatibility assessments
 (6) The Part 105 ASAO that administers the airworthiness of the main parachute must:
 (a) have procedures set out in its exposition for how to assess the compatibility of the parachute and the parachute container for safe operation; and
 (b) include in the procedures a requirement that the person conducting the assessment must physically inspect the equipment.
Note: Section 5.21 requires a packer or rigger to be satisfied of the compatibility requirements in this section before approving the return to service of a reserve parachute.

5.12  Main parachute and container compatibility assessment—other assessors

Assessment of compatibility by person other than a packer or rigger—non‑training and non-tandem descents
 (1) An assessment, for a parachute descent, of the compatibility of the main parachute and the parachute container of the reserve parachute assembly, may be conducted by the holder of a compatibility assessment authorisation who is not a packer or rigger (the compatibility assessor), if:
 (a) the compatibility assessment authorisation was granted to the person by the Part 105 ASAO that administers the airworthiness of the reserve parachute assembly; and
 (b) the descent will not be undertaken by:
 (i) the holder of a student parachutist certificate; or
 (ii) a tandem parachutist.
 (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the ASAO must set out, in its exposition:
 (a) the experience and qualifications required for the grant of a compatibility assessment authorisation to a person other than a packer or rigger; and
 (b) the competency standards and units of competency (however described) and any other training required by the ASAO to have been successfully completed for the grant of the authorisation.
 (3) In conducting the assessment, the compatibility assessor must follow the procedures for conducting compatibility assessments mentioned in subsection (7).
 (4) Subsection (5) applies if the compatibility assessor is satisfied that the main parachute and the parachute container are compatible for safe operation.
 (5) The compatibility assessor must, in accordance with the requirements of the ASAO mentioned in subsection 5.06(3), make the following records in the parachute packing logbook of the reserve parachute:
 (a) a statement that the person considers the main parachute and the parachute container are compatible for safe operation;
 (b) information that identifies the main parachute and the reserve parachute assembly.
 (6) The main parachute and the parachute container are assessed as compatible if the records mentioned in subsection (5) have been made.

ASAO procedures for conducting compatibility assessments