Airworthiness Notice - B013, Edition 1 - 21 June 1993
Removal of Aircraft Cabin Doors for Parachute Jumping
Purpose
The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of eligible aircraft and approval
requirements associated with the removal of cabin doors for sport parachute
jumping.
Background
The removal of cabin doors is normally required for aircraft involved in sport
parachute jumping. Such a change in type design is an airworthiness related
matter, thus requiring an approval.
Eligible Aircraft
FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 105-2C provides general information concerning sport
parachute jumping. Appendix 2 of AC
105-2C lists the types of aircraft which have been approved by the FAA for
parachute jumping with a cabin door removed.
This list has been accepted by Transport Canada.
Most of the approvals granted by the FAA were recorded either by the
issue of a Field Approval (Form ACA-337) or a Supplemental Type Certificate.
In some cases, the required change in type design may necessitate work
other than the removal of the door, such as the installation of a deboarding
step , the installation of air deflectors, the removal of dual controls, seats,
etc.
Requirements
Prior to engaging in parachute jumping, operators should ensure that the changes in
type design specified in the FAA approval document or in any other document have
been satisfied entirely, and that a suitable flight manual (or equivalent
document) exists for the modified aircraft.
Any aircraft not listed in AC 105-2C requires the issue of a Transport Canada
approval in accordance with the procedures specified in Chapter 513 of the
Airworthiness Manual.
For any additional information, please contact the Transport Canada regional or
district office of your geographical area.
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