English Translation Version for Reference Only Number:CTSO-C172a Date of approval:Mar 13 2017 CAAC Approved by:Yang Zhenmei China Civil Aviation Technical Standard Order This China Civil Aviation Technical Standard Order (CTSO)is issued according to Part 37 of the China Civil Aviation Regulations (CCAR-37).Each CTSO is a criterion which the concerned aeronautical materials parts or appliances used on civil aircraft must ply with when it is presented for airworthiness certification. Cargo Restraint Strap Assemblies 1.Purpose. This China Civil Aviation Technical Standard Order (CTSO)is for manufacturers applying for cargo restraint strap assemblies CTSO authorization (CTSOA).This CTSO prescribes the minimum performance standards(MPS)that cargo restraint strap assemblies must first meet for approval and identification with the applicable CTSO marking. 2.Applicability. This CTSO affects new application submitted after its effective date. Major design changes to article approved under this CTSO will require a new authorization in accordance with section 21.310 of CCAR-21R3. 3.Requirements. New models of cargo restraint strap assemblies identified and -1- English Translation Version for Reference Only CAAC CTSO-C172a manufactured on or after the effective date of this CTSO must meet the MPS qualification and documentation requirements in SAE International (SAE)Aerospace Standard (AS)5385C Cargo Restraint Straps-Design Criteria and Testing Methods dated January 2007 as modified b...