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EN 966:2012/A1:2012 Standard

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  Keywords:

#standard #requirements #european #category #head

  This standard is no longer addressed in the last official Journal publication of the "2026-09-03 ". This standard is addressed for the last time in the official journal publication of the "2022-12-06"

  Directive

Personal protective equipment Regulation ((EU) 2016/425)

  Last Official Journal reference

Tuesday 6th of December 2022

  Description:

Helmets for airborne sports

  Purpose

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for protective helmets used in paragliding, hang gliding and flying with ultra-light aeroplanes. Helmets for airborne sports are indicated in this European Standard as follows: - category HPG: Helmets for paragliding and hang gliding; - category UL: Helmets for flying with ultra-light aeroplanes. Requirements and the corresponding methods of test, where appropriate, are given for the following: - construction including chin strap, fastening devices, field of vision, head mobility and eye protection; - penetration resistance; - shock-absorbing properties; - retention system properties; - marking and information for users. NOTE The requirements cover both categories. Special requirements are contained in the relevant clauses. This European Standard does not apply to other kinds of head protection used in airborne sports.

  Publication

Tuesday 27th of March 2018

  Amendment

This standard is an amendment for "EN 966:2012"

  Reference

This standard supersedes the "EN 966:2012"

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