PIA TS 135  NOTE: The data items listed in Table 1 need not be marked at the same location on the  component as long as all of the pertinent information is permanently marked.  This information may alternately be  placed in a pocket marked with the legend „Operating  Limitations Inside‟; the p ocket must be readily available to the user during donning of the  parachute assembly and subject to a minimum of obliteration during use. NOTE : The maximum pack opening speed and minimum and maximum weight markings shall  be in a block typeface, in a minimum size of 0.375 inch (9.5 mm) tall (27 point type). The other  information required by Table 1 may be marked in another location, if desired. 4.2.2.1  “Single Harness Emergency Parachute Canopy” “Single Harness Reserve Parachute Canopy” “Single Harness Emergency/Reserve Parachute Canopy” “Dual Harness Reserve Parachute Canopy” 4.2.2.2  Each canopy (single harness types only) that has not been tested in accordance with the  breakaway tests of Section 4.3.8.2 shall be marked as follows:  4.3  QUALIFICATION TESTS:  The minimum performance standards listed in Tables 2, 3 and 4 shall be met. There shall be no  failure to meet any of the requirements during the qualification tests of this section. In case of a  failure, the cause must be found, corrected, and all affected tests repeated. 4.3.1  PACKING METHOD:  The packing method must be specified and the identical packing method must be used for all of  the functional and structural tests.  4.2  MARKING REQUIREMENTS: Marking requirements are listed in Table 1. 4.2.1  MARKING, STOWAGE CONTAINER - OPERATING LIMITS: The minimum and maximum operating limits in Table 1 shall be marked/placarded on or  attached to the outside of the parachute stowage container (pack). The marking/placard may  refer to the owner‟s manual for the minimum operating weight . The lowest maximum operating  weight of any component in the assembly (canopy, harness, etc.) and the lowest maximum pack  opening speed of any component (canopy, harness, etc.) shall be marked on the outside of the  stowage container (pack) in such a location as to be readily available to the user during donning  of the parachute assembly and subject to a minimum of obliteration during use. 4.2.2  MARKING, CANOPY - STATEMENT OF USE: Each certified canopy shall be marked to show its approved use as follows:  (a) The ripcord, including all joints, shall not fail under a straight tension test load of 300-lbf  (1337.7 N) applied for not less than 3 seconds. 4.3.2 PRIMARY ACTUATION DEVICE/RIPCORD TEST: “ LIMITATION : May not be used with main parachute breakaway device”. 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.  PIA TS-135, Revision 1.4, Issued April 22, 2010, Page 6 of 18  A-31 Change 1 (December 2015)