# Parachute Equipment and Packing
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2008-11-19 · Effective 2008-12-19 · 73 FR 69526
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-27459
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 73 FR 69526
- **Publication date:** 2008-11-19
- **Effective date:** 2008-12-19
- **FAA docket:** Docket No.: FAA-2005-21829
## Abstract

The FAA is amending the regulations governing the packing interval for certain types of parachutes. Currently, the FAA prohibits most parachutes from being used or carried aboard an aircraft and available for emergency use unless they have been packed within the previous 120 days. New reliability data from the parachute industry and other sources indicate that the packing interval should be increased; therefore, we are lengthening the interval from 120 to 180 days. This final rule revises the parachute packing interval and ensures safe use.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/11/19/E8-27459/parachute-equipment-and-packing)
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