FAA Exams > Parachute Rigger

1	When a certificated senior parachute rigger applies for an additional type rating, how many parachutes must he/she have packed? At least 10 parachutes of each of 2 types in common use. At least 20 parachutes of the type for which a rating is sought. At least 100 parachutes of each of 2 types in common use.
2	An applicant for a Master Parachute Rigger Certificate must have packed a minimum number of parachutes either as a senior rigger or under the supervision of which of the following? A certificated parachute rigger who holds the appropriate ratings or a person holding an appropriate military rating. A certificated master parachute rigger who also holds a currently effective parachute instructor's certificate. Any certificated parachute rigger.
3	In addition to other qualifications, an applicant for a Master Parachute Rigger Certificate shall show evidence of having packed satisfactorily a minimum of 20 parachutes of each type for which a rating is desired. 100 FAA-approved parachutes within the preceding 12 calendar months. 100 parachutes of each of 2 types in common use.
4	How many years experience (minimum) as a parachute rigger are required for an applicant to be eligible for a Master Parachute Rigger Certificate? 5 years. 3 years. 2 years.
5	What requirements must be met by an eligible member of an Armed Force of the United States who applies for a Senior Parachute Rigger Certificate? Pass a written test with respect to Federal Aviation Regulations. Pass an oral and practical test for each rating sought. Pass a written test, and an oral and practical test for each rating sought.
6	The FAA action to suspend or revoke a parachute rigger certificate may be based on (1) false statements on an application for an airman certificate or rating. (2) refusal to inspect, pack, and seal a parachute. Regarding the above statements, which of the following is true? Only No. 1 is true. Only No. 2 is true. Both No. 1 and No. 2 are true.
7	A senior parachute rigger, who had held a back type rating for 6 years, added seat and chest type ratings to the Senior Parachute Rigger Certificate on a given date. One month later, upon meeting the experience requirements for a master rigger, the senior rigger applied, was tested, and was issued a Master Parachute Rigger Certificate. For what type ratings is the master parachute rigger eligible? Back type only. Only the types for which he/she packed at least 100 parachutes and was tested for on the master rigger test. Back, chest, and seat types.
8	(1) When sealing a pack, the lead seal should be positioned over the safety-tie threads and securely compressed. (2) Manufacturers' instructions require the replacement of all harness tacking each time a parachute is packed. Regarding the above statements, which of the following is true? Only No. 2 is true. Only No. 1 is true. Both No. 1 and No. 2 are true.
9	How is a back-type parachute pack sealed? By tying the pin nearest the grip with low tensile strength thread, and attaching a lead seal. By tying the pin farthest from the grip, with low tensile strength thread, and attaching a lead seal. By tying the top and bottom pins with low tensile strength thread, and attaching a lead seal.
10	Select the tool used to make the folds in the canopy and to smooth out the pack. Fids. Packing paddles. Tension hooks.