An inflight evaluation of four aural protectors is presented. The hearing protection devices studied were ear muffs, plastic ear plugs, rubber ear plugs, and wax ear plugs. It is concluded that ear plugs are satisfactory for providing adequate sound attenuation in general aviation aircraft. However, two problems were found in the use of ear plugs; comfort and interference with cabin communications.
Protection Against Hearing Loss in General Aviation Operations, Phase II
1972-09-01
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Hearing protection to guard against permanent loss
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