SAE-ARP-997C-2007.pdf

_ SAE Technical Standards Board Rules provide that: “This report is published by SAE to advance the state of technical and engineering sciences. The use of this report is entirely voluntary, and its applicability and suitability for any particular use, including any patent infringement arising therefrom, is the sole responsibility of the user.” SAE reviews each technical report at least every five years at which time it may be reaffirmed, revised, or cancelled. SAE invites your written comments and suggestions. Copyright © 2007 SAE International All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SAE. TO PLACE A DOCUMENT ORDER: Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside USA and Canada) Tel: 724-776-4970 (outside USA) Fax: 724-776-0790 Email: CustomerServicesae.org SAE WEB ADDRESS: http:/www.sae.org ARP997 REV. C AEROSPACE RECOMMENDED PRACTICE Issued 1967-08 Revised 2007-01 Superseding ARP997B (R) Installation and Stowage Provisions for Emergency Equipment in the Transport Aircraft Passenger Cabin RATIONALE This document is being revised to expand the subject of emergency equipment standardization and incorporate elements of ARP496 Stowage of Cabin Emergency Flotation Equipment. ARP496 will be cancelled upon publication of ARP997 Revision C. This document also includes formatting changes as contained in the SAE AEROSPACE TECHNICAL REPORT STYLE MANUAL, NOVEMBER 2005. 1. SCOPE The recommendations cover stowage of all portable cabin emergency equipment, including: a. Oxygen bottles/units b. Oxygen masks c. Fire extinguishers d. Protective breathing equipment (PBE) e. First aid kits f. Emergency/expanded medical kits and pouches g. Megaphones h. Flashlights i. Life rafts j. Survival kits k. Life preservers l. Flotation seat cushions m. Emergency locator transmitters (ELT) n. Automatic external defibrillators (AED) o. Resuscitation/life support equipment 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) is to establish criteria for the installation and stowage of emergency equipment in the cabin to ensure that the equipment is available and accessible. The goal is to promote expedient access to equipment by encouraging standardization and reducing reorientation of crewmembers to alternate stowage provisions when changing types, models, and/or series of transport aircraft within an operators fleet. Copyright SAE International Provided by IHS under license with SAELicensee=Defense Supply Ctr/5913977001 Not for Resale, 12/04/2007 19:39:49 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS -,-,- SAE ARP997 Revision C - 2 - 2. REFERENCES 2.1 Applicable Documents The following publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. The latest issue of SAE publications shall apply. The applicable issue of other publications shall be the issue in effect on the date of the purchase order. In the event of conflict between the text of this document and references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supercedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 2.1.1 SAE Publications Available from SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside USA and Canada) or 724-776-4970 (outside USA), www.sae.org. ARP577 Emergency Placarding - Internal and External ARP583 Flight Attendant Stations 2.2 Other Applicable References 2.2.1 SAE Publications Available from SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside USA and Canada) or 724-776-4970 (outside USA), www.sae.org. ARP488 Exits and Their Operation - Air Transport Cabin Emergency ARP503 Emergency Evacuation Illumination ARP1282 Survival Kit - Life Rafts and Slide/Rafts ARP1354 Individual Inflatable Life Preservers ARP1384 Passenger Safety Information Briefing Cards/Video Briefings ARP4712 Hand-Held Cabin Fire Extinguishers - Transport Aircraft AS4950 Design and Performance Criteria - Transport Aircraft Portable Megaphones 2.2.2 FAA Publications Available from Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591, Tel: 866-835- 5322, www.faa.gov. Applicable Federal Aviation Regulations - 14 CFR Parts 25 and 121 FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine, Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, Report Number DOT/FAA/AM-03/9 - Human Factors Associated with the Certification of Airplane Passenger Seats: Life Preserver Removal Copyright SAE International Provided by IHS under license with SAELicensee=Defense Supply Ctr/5913977001 Not for Resale, 12/04/2007 19:39:49 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS -,-,- SAE ARP997 Revision C - 3 - 2.2.3 JAA Publications Available from Printing and Publications Services Ltd., Greville House, 37 Gratton Road, Cheltenham GL 502BN England, www.jaa.nl. Joint Aviation Requirements: JAR-OPS 1 2.2.4 EASA Publications Available from the European Aviation Safety Agency, Postfach 10 12 53, D-50452 Koeln, Germany, Tel: +49 221 8999 000, www.easa.eu.int. Certification Specifications for Large Aeroplanes: CS-25 2.2.5 U.S. NTSB Publications Available from the National Transportation Safety Board, 490 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20594, www.ntsb.gov. Special Investigation: Flight Attendant Training and Performance During Emergency Situations, NTSB Report No. SIR-92- 02, June 1992, pp. 26-27. 2.3 Definitions 2.3.1 Mandating and Recommending Words 2.3.1.1 SHALL - The word “shall” indicates a mandatory criterion. 2.3.1.2 SHOULD - The word “should” indicates a criterion for which an alternative, including noncompliance, may be applied if it is documented and justified. 2.3.2 The word “equipment”, as used in this document, refers to all portable cabin emergency equipment. 3. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 3.1 Stowage and Location 3.1.1 Each operator's equipment stowage and related placards shall be standardized among aircraft types. Placards shall be in accordance with ARP577 and any applicable regulatory requirements. 3.1.2 Equipment shall be stowed in a manner to enhance accessibility. Equipment for flight attendant stations shall be located in accordance with ARP583. 3.1.3 Equipment stowed behind a passenger seat shall be accessible with the seat in the most adverse position. 3.1.4 Equipment shall be stowed in a manner to minimize the effects of environmental factors such as fire, moisture, temperature, vibration, impact loading, abuse and tampering. 3.1.5 Sound ergonomic principles shall provide the basis for the selection of stowage locations. 3.1.6 Stowage locations should allow equipment to be readily accessible to persons, ranging in stature, from the 5th percentile female through the 95th percentile male. 3.1.7 Equipment shall be installed to minimize the probability of jamming access doors and release mechanisms during the ultimate inertial loading conditions specified in 14CFR25.561. Copyright SAE International Provided by IHS under license with SAELicensee=Defense Supply Ctr/5913977001 Not for Resale, 12/04/2007 19:39:49 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS -,-,- SAE ARP997 Revision C - 4 - 3.1.8 Stowage locations under passenger seats shall prevent the equipment from becoming obstructed by underseat baggage or other attachments/devices. 3.1.9 Stowage provisions shall preclude inadvertent actuation of release mechanisms or damage during stowage and/or removal. 3.1.10 Stowage provisions shall facilitate maintenance/inspection checks without disturbing the packaged device, as appropriate (for example, flotation devices). 3.1.11 Obstructions that prevent or hamper the intended use of equipment shall be eliminated. 3.2 Additional Considerations for Flotation/Evacuation Equipment 3.2.1 Stowage provisions for life preservers shall permit ready removal by seated and/or belted passengers. 3.2.2 Secondary packaging, protective containers and securing devices for life preservers and other individual occupant emergency equipment shall not impede efficient access to that equipment. 3.2.3 Life rafts shall be installed in the vicinity of the exit opening through which their launching or use is expected. Obstructions that prevent or hamper intended use shall be eliminated. 3.3 Inspection and Retention Factors 3.3.1 A pre-flight check of all emergency equipment relative to location, availability and operational status should be conducted. Equipment requiring pre-flight check shall be installed to allow required inspection of gauges, indicators, etc. Required proof-of-inspection seals or indicators shall be placed on the equipment. 3.3.2 Equipment and installation hardware, as applicable, shall be installed and stowed to preclude injury to aircraft occupants. 3.3.3 Equipment retention devices shall be designed such that engagement and/or disengagement can be readily identifiable and determined visually. Such retention devices should be a contrasting color from that of the equipment and differ in color and texture from the surrounding hardware and background. 3.3.4 Release of the emergency equipment from its retention device should be possible with one hand without the need for extraordinary strength, force or dexterity. 3.4 Maintenance/Inspection Considerations 3.4.1 An approved inspection and maintenance schedule shall be established to provide maximum assurance that the equipment will operate properly when required. 4. NOTES 4.1 The change bar ( l ) located in the left margin is for the convenience of the user in locating areas where technical revisions, not editorial changes, have been made to the previous issue of the document. An (R) symbol to the left of the document title indicates a complete revision of the document. 4.2 Key Words Emergency equipment, passenger cabin, installation provisions, stowage provisions, pre flight check PREPARED BY SAE SUBCOMMITTEE S-9C, OPERATIONAL AND HUMAN FACTORS ISSUES OF COMMITTEE S-9, CABIN SAFETY PROVISIONS Copyright SAE International Provided by IHS under license with SAELicensee=Defense Supply Ctr/5913977001 Not for Resale, 12/04/2007 19:39:49 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS -,-,-