Butler Parachute Systems
Butler Parachute Systems, Inc.
Roanoke, VA, United States
About
Founded in 1979, Butler Parachute Systems is a defense prime contractor based in Roanoke, United States working in soldier equipment.
Butler Parachute Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer of emergency parachute systems based in Roanoke, Virginia. Founded in 1979 in Austin, Texas, the company designs, tests and manufactures personnel emergency parachutes for pilots and aircrew, as well as parachute systems for military missions, cargo delivery and UAV recovery. Its products include back, seat, chest and chair pack configurations, custom-fitted to the user and aircraft seat. The company operates a 21,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and testing facility in Roanoke, with in-house drop test equipment and a metal working machine shop. It serves both civilian aviation and military customers, including a Special Operations Wing and the US Coast Guard. The company maintains an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system and states that it is audited by the Federal Aviation Administration under its Technical Standard Order authorizations.
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Pilot Emergency Parachutes
Personnel emergency bailout parachute
Custom-fit emergency parachute systems for pilots, including back, seat, chest and chair pack configurations, designed for high-speed bailout survival.
Military Mission Parachutes
Military parachute system
Parachutes for military missions, custom made to specifications requested by branch, command, or unit.
Cargo Delivery Parachutes
Cargo parachute system
Parachute systems for cargo delivery applications.
UAV Recovery Parachutes
Unmanned aircraft recovery parachute
Parachute systems for UAV and aircraft recovery.
Warbird Seat Pack
Seat pack parachute
Seat pack emergency parachute designed for comfort in warbird aircraft.
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ISO 9001:2015
FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) Authorizations
