Two types of energy absorbing passenger seat concepts suitable for installation in light twin-engine fixed wing aircraft were developed. An existing passenger seat for such an aircraft was used to obtain the envelope constraints. Ceiling suspended and floor supported seat concept designs were developed. A restraint system suitable for both concepts was designed. Energy absorbing hardware for both concepts was fabricated and tension and compression tests were conducted to demonstrate the stroking capability and the force deflection characteristics. Crash impact analysis was made and seat loads developed. The basic seat structures were analyzed to determine the adequacy of their strength under impact loading.


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    Title :

    Development of crashworthy passenger seats for general-aviation aircraft


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    Publication date :

    1979-08-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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    Alfaro-Bou, E. / Fasanella, E. L. / Williams, M. S. | NTRS | 1985




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    Fasanella, Edwin L. / Alfaro-Bou, Emilio / Williams, M. Susan | SAE Technical Papers | 1985