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Research in Support of Regulation: The ARAC Connection

Explore research activities and applications from the Protection and Survival Laboratory supporting FAA regulations through biodynamic crashworthiness, environmental physiology, and cabin safety research teams.

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Research in Support of Regulation: The ARAC Connection

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  1. G. A. ‘Mac’ McLean, Ph.D. Protection and Survival Laboratory FAA Civil Aeromedical Institute Research in Support of Regulation: The ARAC Connection

  2. Protection and Survival LabResearch Activities • Biodynamic Research Team - Crashworthiness of Passenger Seats and Cabin Furnishings • Environmental Physiology Research Team -Protective Breathing Equipment and O2 Systems • Cabin Safety Research Team - Emergency Equipment and Procedures

  3. Protection and Survival LabResearch Applications • Consultations to Industry • Direct Support of FAA Rulemaking • The ARAC Connection

  4. Cabin Safety Research TeamConsultations to Industry • SAE S-9 Cabin Safety Provisions Committee • Emergency Equipment Standards Development • OEMs • CAMI Life Vest • Floor Proximity Escape Path Marking Systems • Escape System Design Improvements

  5. Cabin Safety Research TeamDirect Support of FAA Rulemaking • Pushbutton Seatbelt Buckle Performance • Photoluminescent Floor Proximity Marking System Performance • Effects of Door Height on Evacuations • Flight Attendant Placement at Type-III Exits • Access (Passageway Width) to Type-III Exits

  6. The ARAC Connection

  7. Identify the problems Search for background materials Propose solutions Test proposed methods Develop alternatives Develop TSO proposals Reach consensus Formally Recommend to EEIG Application of Research To PSWG Escape Slide Strength Proposals

  8. Cabin Safety Research TeamSupport of The PSWG • Escape Slide Beam and Girt Strength*

  9. Inflatable Escape Slide Beam and Girt Strength Tests: Support for Revision of Technical Standard Order (TSO) C-69b * DOT/FAA/AM-98/3

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