PERSONNEL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS STUDY, CH-47 VERTOL CHINOOK
Abstract
Detailed recommendations for the improvement of the personnel restraint systems in the U. S. Army CH-47 aircraft are presented. The recommendations pertain primarily to the strengthening of existing components. The modifications proposed indicate the following strength improvements: (1) Cockpit-the crew's restraint system is increased from an 8-12G value to 25-30G value; (2) Troop Compartment - the troop's lap-belt attachments are increased from a 10-15G value to a 22-28G value. The above strength increases can be achieved with a weight increase of 7 pounds per aircraft and at a cost of approximately $300 per aircraft. The following information is included in the report: (1) Engineering - strength analysis of proposed modifications; (2) Administrative - a cost and weight summary of proposed modifications; (3) Detailed engineering drawings are available as a supplement to this report: (a) parts procurement or manufacture - drawings necessary for the procurement or manufacture of retrofit kits. (b) installation procedure - sufficient information is included in the drawings for installation of retrofit kits by army personnel.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0607658
Entities
People
- James P. Avery
- Joseph L. Haley