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Performance Standards for Accessibility Features in Aircraft Cabin Interiors

2023-12-05
WIP
ARP8478
To generate performance based design standards for transport category aircraft interiors addressing accessibility. The following operational considerations are not covered in this document: decompression alerts & oxygen mask donning, life vest donning, evacuation procedures, in-flight entertainment (IFE) content, on-board wheelchairs owned by the operator.
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Cabin Crew Stations

2023-10-19
WIP
ARP583L
This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) provides guidance for the design and location of cabin crew stations, including emergency equipment installations at or near such stations, so as to enable the cabin crew to function effectively in emergency situations, including emergency evacuations. Recommendations regarding design of cabin crew stations apply to all such stations; recommendations regarding location apply to those stations located near or adjacent to floor level exits.
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Passageway Door Operation

2023-09-01
WIP
ARP499D
The purpose of this SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) is to provide recommendations which will lead to the standardization of passageway door operation in all transport aircraft, by providing in the design, features which will result in minimum exit passage blockage and jamming.
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Passenger Safety Information System

2023-06-05
CURRENT
ARP1384E
These recommendations are to aid the international air transport industry by identifying a standard, minimum amount of safety instructions and procedures that should be provided in the PSIS. Aircraft operators are encouraged to customize the PSIS to their own operations. This document also provides recommendations for: a Passenger safety information briefings and associated materials, b Demonstration emergency equipment, c Ensuring passenger suitability for those seated in exit seats, d The standardization of safety briefings for passengers seated at exits who may be responsible for opening exits on transport aircraft during an emergency, and e A standardized protective brace position to reduce the severity of injury during severe turbulence, rapid deceleration, or a sudden impact.
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Cabin Crew Rest Facilities

2023-05-17
CURRENT
ARP6503A
This document provides guidance for in-flight rest facilities provided for use by cabin crew on commercial transport airplane. This document is applicable to dedicated cabin crew rest facilities with rigid walls. The facility includes a bunk or other surface that allows for a flat sleeping position, is located in an area that is temperature-controlled, allows the crew member to control light, and provides isolation from noise and disturbance.
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Aircraft Evacuation Signal System

2022-08-05
CURRENT
ARP1178C
This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice recommends general criteria for the development and installation of an aircraft emergency signal system to permit any crew member (flight or cabin) to inform all other crew members that an emergency evacuation situation exists and that an evacuation has been or should be immediately started.
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Emergency, Instruction, and Information Placards - Internal and External

2022-08-05
CURRENT
ARP577F
This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) specifies criteria for the design, development, standardization, and comprehension testing of placards containing pictures, drawings, symbols, and/or written instructions for locating and operating aircraft emergency equipment. This ARP also provides guidance in the selection and implementation of warning placards intended to instruct occupants inside, and rescue personnel outside, the aircraft.
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Issues in Stairway Design Aboard Transport Category Airplanes

2022-03-21
CURRENT
AIR5670A
This document contains information that can be used by the air transportation industry to evaluate the design of airplane interior stairways with respect to the safety of passengers and crew in normal operating conditions and emergency evacuations.
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Design and Performance Criteria: Interior Passenger Stairways on Transport Category Airplanes

2020-06-25
CURRENT
AS5671
This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) provides design criteria for onboard stairways intended for use by passengers aboard multi-deck transport category airplanes. It is not intended for stairways designed for use only by crewmembers, supernumeries, or maintenance personnel. Additionally, this AS does not apply to fuselage mounted or external stairways used for boarding passengers, which are covered by ARP836.
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Emergency, Instruction and Information Placards – Internal and External

2017-02-02
HISTORICAL
ARP577E
This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) specifies criteria for the design, development, standardization, and comprehension testing of placards containing pictures, drawings, symbols, and/or written instructions for locating and operating aircraft emergency equipment. This ARP also provides guidance in the selection and implementation of warning placards intended to instruct occupants inside, and rescue personnel outside, the aircraft.
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Issues in Stairway Design Aboard Transport Category Airplanes

2016-10-22
HISTORICAL
AIR5670
This document contains information that can be used by the air transportation industry to evaluate the design of airplane interior stairways with respect to the safety of passengers and crew in normal operating conditions and emergency evacuations.
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Galley System Design and Installation Criteria

2013-09-19
CURRENT
ARP695E
This Aerospace Recommended Practice provides design and installation criteria intended to enhance overall safety by mitigating exposure of cabin crew and passengers to risks from: a Routine use of galley systems. b Galley components or equipment becoming dislodged under routine or abnormal operating conditions and under survivable crash or ditching conditions. c Malfunctions of, or defects in, a galley system or associated galley equipment. NOTE: It is not the purpose of this Aerospace Recommended Practice to specify the specific designs or design methods to be followed in the accomplishment of stated objectives.
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Installation and Stowage Provisions for Emergency Equipment in the Transport Aircraft Passenger Cabin

2012-08-30
CURRENT
ARP997D
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
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Passenger Safety Briefing Materials

2011-09-15
HISTORICAL
ARP1384D
These recommendations are to aid the international air transport industry by identifying a standard, minimum amount of safety instructions that shall be provided in passenger safety information briefing materials (generally cards and videos). Aircraft operators are encouraged to customize the passenger safety information briefing materials to their own operations.
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Galley System Design and Installation Criteria

2007-11-09
HISTORICAL
ARP695D
This Aerospace Recommended Practice provides design and installation criteria intended to enhance overall safety by mitigating exposure of cabin crew and passengers to risks from: a Routine use of galley systems. b Galley components or equipment becoming dislodged under routine or abnormal operating conditions and under survivable crash or ditching conditions. c Malfunctions of, or defects in, a galley system or associated galley equipment. NOTE: It is not the purpose of this Aerospace Recommended Practice to specify the specific designs or design methods to be followed in the accomplishment of stated objectives.
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Installation and Stowage Provisions for Emergency Equipment in the Transport Aircraft Passenger Cabin

2007-01-24
HISTORICAL
ARP997C
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
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