PIA TS 135  Description of Test Reference Paragraph for  P IA-TS-135 Complete Parachute As s embly Deployment Initiation D ev ice (Pilot Chute,  etc.) Deployment Control Dev i ce, (dbag, etc.) Canopy, lines, links,$^{and r}$ eefing device (if  used) $_{Stowage Container}$Primary Actuation Devic ( Ripcord or  Equivalent, Except Stati c  Line) Primary Actuation Devic e ( Static Line) Reserve Static Line (if  us ed) Harness Risers (if not integral wit h har ness) Drogue, Canopy & Riser  ( if used) Drogue Release Devic e ( if used) MARD (if used) Ripcord Strength Tests 4.3.2 X X X X X Human Factors 4.3.3 X X X X X X Environmental 4.3.5 X X X X X X X X X X Structural Overload Test 4.3.6 X X X X X X X X X *1 Functional Tests - Twisted  Line 4.3.7 X X X Functional Tests - Normal  Pack, Direct Drop 4.3.8.1 X X X X X X X Functional Tests - Normal  Pack, Breakaway 4.3.8.2 X X X X X X X X Rate of Descent 4.3.9 X X Stability 4.3.10 X X Live Drops 4.3.11 X X X X X X X X X X X X X *1 MARD installation shall not degrade strength or tensile loads on any reserve deployment devices or subassemblies on which  it is installed. The manufacturer shall prove equivalent strength between similar devices or subassemblies with and without the  MARD installed. This can be done with a bench/pull test or tensile test. For example, the strength of a free bag bridle with MARD  parts installed but not hooked up should not be less than a bridle without a MARD installation. PIA-TS-135 - Table 4. Performance Test Requirements for Component Qualification  PIA TS-135, Revision 1.4, Issued April 22, 2010, Page 18 of 18  DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: All Rights Reserved. No Part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Parachute Industry Association. PIA Headquarters, Parachute Certification St andards Committee, 3833 West Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076 Phone: 847-674-9742 Fax: 847-674-9743 or  website www.pia.com for contact details.  Disclaimer: This document is published by the PIA to provide technical and engineering standards that can be used by reference by all those who may benefit from them. The use of this document is entirely voluntary, and its applicability and suitability for any particular use, including any patent or trademark infringement  arising there from, is the sole responsibility of the user. There may be errors, especially in numbers. PIA disclaims any responsibility for accuracy. The PIA reviews each technical publication periodically, at which time it may be reaffirmed, revised, or canceled. The PIA invites your written comments and suggestions.  Copyright © 2010 Parachute Industry Association.  A-43 Change 1 (December 2015)