A4D ESCAPE SYSTEM, EVALUATION OF MODIFIED HEADREST INSTALLED BY A4D AIRCRAFT SERVICE CHANGE NO. 157C FOR ACCEPTABLE HEAD POSITIONING

Abstract

The Service Test Division conducted an evaluation of a modified headrest configuration (A4D ASC 157C) for the RAPEC low level ejection system to determine if the headrest configuration afforded acceptable pilot head positioning during catapult launches. The modified headrest configuration was considered satisfactory for service use; however, incorporation of firmer headrest material is considered desirable for improved service use. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 05, 1960
Accession Number
AD0267383

Entities

People

  • G.a. Bacas

Organizations

  • Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Catapults
  • Ejection
  • Ejection Seats
  • Escape Systems
  • Headrests
  • Materials
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Explosive Engineering.