EN 966:2012+A1:2012

Helmets for airborne sports

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.

Luftsporthelme

Casques de sports aériens

La présente Norme européenne énonce les exigences et méthodes d'essai relatives aux casques de protection utilisés en parapente, en deltaplane et dans les planeurs ultralégers motorisés.
Dans la présente Norme européenne, les casques pour sports aériens sont désignés comme suit :
-   catégorie HPG : casques pour parapente et deltaplane ;
-   catégorie UL : casques pour planeurs ultralégers motorisés.
Le cas échéant, les exigences et les méthodes d'essai correspondantes, couvrent les aspects suivants :
-   construction, y compris la jugulaire, les dispositifs de serrage, le champ visuel, la mobilité de la tête et la protection oculaire ;
-   résistance à la pénétration ;
-   propriétés en matière d'absorption des chocs ;
-   propriétés du système de rétention ;
-   marquage et informations destinées aux utilisateurs.
NOTE   Les exigences concernent les deux catégories. Des exigences particulières sont incluses dans les articles appropriés.
La présente Norme européenne ne s’applique pas aux autres types de protection de la tête utilisés dans la pratique des sports aériens.

Čelade za športne aktivnosti v zraku

Ta evropski standard določa zahteve in preskusne metode za varovalne čelade, ki se uporabljajo v jadralnem padalstvu, zmajarstvu in letenju z ultra lahkimi letali. Čelade za športne aktivnosti v zraku so v tem evropskem standardu označene na naslednji način: – kategorija HPG: čelade za jadralno padalstvo in zmajarstvo; – kategorija UL: čelade za letenje z ultra lahkimi letali. Podane so zahteve in, kjer je to potrebno, ustrezne preskusne metode za naslednja področja: – sestava, skupaj s pasom za brado, napravami za pripenjanje, vidnim poljem, mobilnostjo glave in zaščito oči; – odpornost na penetracijo; – lastnosti absorpcije udarcev; – lastnosti zadrževalnega sistema; – označevanje in podatki za uporabnike.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Oct-2012
• ICS: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 158 - Head protection
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 158/WG 6 - Airborne sports helmets
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Completion Date: 18-Dec-2023
• Directive: 2016/425 - Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC
• Directive: 89/686/EEC - Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment
• Mandate: M/031 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning standards for Personal Protective Equipment
• Ref Project: SIST EN 966:2012+A1:2012 - Helmets for airborne sports

Relations

• Merged From: EN 966:2012 - Helmets for airborne sports
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2012
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Helmets for airborne sports
Luftsporthelme
Casques de sports aériens
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 966:2012+A1:2012
ICS:
13.340.20 Varovalna oprema za glavo Head protective equipment
97.220.40 Oprema za športe na Outdoor and water sports
prostem in vodne športe equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 966:2012+A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2012
ICS 13.340.20 Supersedes EN 966:2012
English Version
Helmets for airborne sports
Casques de sports aériens Luftsporthelme
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 December 2011 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 19 July 2012.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2012 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 966:2012+A1:2012: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
Foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope. 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Materials . 8
5 Construction . 8
5.1 General . 8
5.2 Retention system . 9
5.2.1 General . 9
5.2.2 Chin straps . 9
5.2.3 Fastening devices . 9
5.3 Finish . 9
5.4 Field of vision . 9
5.5 Head mobility . 9
5.6 Eye protection . 10
6 Performance requirements . 10
6.1 General . 10
6.2 Impact absorbing capacity within the test area . 10
6.2.1 Shock absorbing capacity. 10
6.2.2 Resistance to penetration . 10
6.3 Retention system performance . 10
6.3.1 Retention system strength . 10
6.3.2 Retention system effectiveness . 10
6.3.3 Release of the retention system . 11
6.3.4 Assemblies . 11
7 Tests . 11
7.1 Sequence and number of samples to be tested . 11
7.2 Determination of impact absorbing capacity . 11
7.2.1 Test area . 11
7.2.2 Conditioning . 12
7.2.3 Shock absorption test . 12
7.2.4 Penetration resistance test . 13
7.3 Retention system testing . 15
7.3.1 Determination of retention system strength . 15
7.3.2 Determination of retention system effectiveness . 16
7.4 Determination of field of vision . 16
7.5 Test report . 16
8 Marking . 17
9 Information for users . 17
Annex A (normative) Positioning of the helmet on the headform . 22
Annex B (normative) Test area. 23
Annex C (normative) Field of vision . 25
Annex D (informative) Alternative procedure for artificial ageing . 28
Annex E (informative) Significant technical changes between this European Standard and
EN 966:1996 . 29
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC Personal Protective Equipment . 30
Bibliography . 31

Foreword
This document (EN 966:2012+A1:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 158
“Head protection”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2013, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by April 2013.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 19 July 2012.
This document supersedes !EN 966:2012".
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !".
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and
the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
Annex E provides details of significant technical changes between this European Standard and the
previous edition.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
The protection given by a helmet depends on the circumstances of the accident and wearing a helmet
cannot always prevent death or long term disability.
A proportion of the energy of an impact is absorbed by the helmet, thereby reducing the force of the
blow sustained by the head. The structure of the helmet may be damaged in absorbing this energy
and any helmet that sustains a severe blow needs to be replaced even if damage is not apparent.
To achieve the performance of which it is capable, and to ensure stability on the head, a helmet
should be as closely fitting as possible consistent with comfort. In use, it is essential that the helmet is
securely fastened, with any chin strap under tension at all times.
1 Scope
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.
2 Normative references
!The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies."
EN 960:2006, Headforms for use in the testing of protective helmets
ISO 6487, Road vehicles — Measurement techniques in impact tests — Instrumentation
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
protective helmet
helmet primarily intended to protect the wearer’s head against impact; some helmets can provide
additional protection
3.2
shell
material that provides the general outer form of the helmet
3.3
helmet type
category of helmets which does not differ in such essential respects as:
 the trade name or mark;
 the materials or dimensions of the shell, of the retention system or of the protective padding.
However, a helmet type may include a range of helmet sizes, provided that the thickness of the
protective padding in each size in the range is at least equal to that in the helmet which when
subjected to the tests satisfies the requirements of this European Standard.
3.4
padding
3.4.1
protective padding
material used to absorb impact energy
3.4.2
comfort padding
liner material provided for the wearer’s comfort
3.4.3
sizing padding
liner material used for adjustment of the fit of the helmet to the wearer’s head
3.5
retention system
complete assembly by means of which the helmet is maintained in position o
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