An Investigation of the Five Point Restraint System for Aviators

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Abstract:

This report investigated a purported restriction on aircrew leg movements due to the anchor point location of the five point restraint system in the Advanced Attack helicopter AAH. The system was investigated with aviators wearing both body armor and survival vest. An adjustable AAH crew seat mock-up was used which contained production cushions with anti-torque pedals with toe brakes. Results showed that the current configuration would not restrict the leg motion of the pilot. However, the restraint system did interfere with the body armor and survival vest. This effect confounded the results.

Author(s):
Debellis, William B.
Author Organization(s):
HUMAN ENGINEERING LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA093065
Pagination:
0029

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
HEL-TM-21-80
Monitor Series:
HEL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING, *RESTRAINT, *HARNESSES, ATTACK HELICOPTERS, PILOTS, AVIATION SAFETY, AIRCRAFT SEATS, BODY ARMOR
Field(s)/Group(s):
Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems
Report Date:
1980 Oct 01