Regulation

Regulatory Article (RA) 2355: static line and freefall parachuting

RA covering the approvals, supervision, and procedures required to parachute, fast rope or abseil from an aircraft.

• From: Ministry of Defence and Military Aviation Authority
• Published: 14 November 2014
• Last updated: 2 March 2023 — See all updates

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RA 2355: static line and freefall parachuting

Ref: Issue 5

PDF, 104 KB, 2 pages

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The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, advice and guidance, which governs military aviation activity and against which air safety is assessed. The regulator develops regulations in response to applicable UK law, MOD needs, legal changes and recommendations resulting from both assurance or investigation functions.

Related information:

• MAA regulatory publications
• Overarching documents
• Regulatory Articles (RA)
  • 1000 series (GEN)
  • 2000 series (FLY)
  • 3000 series (ATM)
  • 4000 series (CAE)
  • 5000 series (TAE)
• MAA Manuals

Published 14 November 2014
Last updated 2 March 2023 + show all updates

1. 2 March 2023

   The combined 2000 Series has been updated to reflect changes to RA 2355 - Static Line and Freefall Parachuting - Issue 5 - see NAA 23/05.

2. 30 September 2020

   Issue 4 has been published under NAA 20/26.

3. 26 October 2016

   Issue 3 has been published under NAA 16/26.

4. 14 November 2014

   First published.