Who is qualified to pack a chair-type parachute for flight?

• A. A certificated pilot
• B. The owner
• C. A certificated and appropriately rated parachute rigger
• D. A flight attendant

Answer: (C)

Packing a chair-type parachute for flight is a maintenance task that requires specialized training and official authorization. A certificated and appropriately rated parachute rigger has the knowledge to follow the manufacturer's packing method, inspect the canopy and lines for wear or damage, and verify the parachute is properly stowed and ready to deploy. This ensures reliable deployment and overall safety.

A certificated pilot is trained to fly and manage the aircraft, not to perform parachute packing unless they also hold the rigging rating. The owner may know how to pack if they happen to be a rigger, but without the proper rating they aren’t authorized to perform the packing for flight. A flight attendant does not have the required training or certification for parachute packing.

So the best choice is the certificated and appropriately rated parachute rigger, because only someone with that specific certification and rating is legally and technically equipped to pack and service parachutes for flight.