All repairs (minor or major) require that the rigger conducting the repairs: 1. Have complete knowledge to perform the job, to include certification and authorization. 2. All the proper equipment, to include sewing machines and/or hand tools. 3. Materials proper and applicable to the task and production standards. 4. Skills to operate the machines, tools, and exercise knowledge and ability during the activity to complete the task or repair to the highest possible standards. Wear/damage observed during inspection Does wear/damage have appreciable effect on: Comply with Directive/Bulletin as requires Does wear require repair Damage requires repair Is damage on TSO’ed or approved components Contact Manufacture for advisement Is Damage/Repair listed: Service Bulletin Airworthiness Directive YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO Monitor wear during repack and  inspection Use Flight Function Performance Airworthiness Structural strength Continued service condition Minor repair Major repair NO NO NO NO NO NO NO Figure 7-13.  Parachute repair decision chart. 7-9