Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C01160:reg:7:p19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C01160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7 (pt 19/24)
Character Range: 64252–67207

RSARD; and
(d) not interfere with, or modify, the attaching restraint system's normal attaching method or restraint function; and
(e) be designed so as to protect against unintentional disengagement; and
(f) not restrict the attaching restraint system's range of movement.
       (2) If the RSARD can be easily removed from an anchor point with 1 hand, the release mechanism of the RSARD must be designed to release with 2 independent actions.
       (3) If the RSARD will be attached to a restraint, the RSARD must be designed to avoid dynamic rollout.

5 Minimum performance standard — RSARD in release mode
       (1)The RSARD must, in release mode:
(a) release independently and without any further operator action required; and
(b) not interfere with, or modify, the attaching restraint system's normal manual release method; and
(c) if the RSARD is designed to release only in salt water — be demonstrated to trigger the release in potassium chloride/water solutions down to a minimum water salinity of 31.0 parts per thousand; and
(d) have defences against inadvertent activation by salt spray, rain or fluid spillage; and
(e) release between 1.5 seconds and 5.5 seconds after it is immersed in water; and
(f) be demonstrated to:
           (i) activate in water temperatures from 1 to 30 Celsius; and
           (ii) not have its activation time delayed by contact with water at low temperatures; and
           (iii) not be otherwise affected by contact with water at low temperatures.
       (2)On release, any component of the RSARD that may remain attached to the restraint it is releasing must be of a profile that is not prone to snagging.
       (3)Once released, the RSARD must not be capable of being refitted and made ready for immediate reuse.

6 Minimum performance standard — electrical circuitry
       Any electrical circuitry for the RSARD must be capable of self-diagnosing internal faults and clearly indicating to the end user the presence of the faults.

7 Minimum performance standard — marking
       The RSARD must:
(a) be marked with its rated strength; and
(b) if it is designed only to release in salt water — be marked accordingly.

8 Minimum performance standard — technical data
       The technical data mentioned in paragraph 21.605 (2) (b) of CASR must include the following:
(a) a complete technical description of the RSARD, including detail drawings, manufacturing procedures, material identification and specifications;
(b) operating instructions and limitations for the RSARD;
(c) a completed compliance summary in relation to the applicable performance standards mentioned in this Schedule;
(d) conformity inspection reports for the tested components;
(e) a component maintenance manual containing information about the periodic maintenance, calibration and repair for the continued airworthiness of the RSARD, including recommended inspection intervals and service life for the RSARD;
(f) qualification and