Product-Improvement Test of Pilot's Protective Headgear Retention Device.

Abstract

The US Army Aviation Test Board (USAAVNTBD) conducted the product-improvement test of the Pilot's Protective Headgear Retention Device. The purpose of this test was to determine whether the retention device is an improvement over the present nape and chin straps used in the APH-5 Helmet. Twenty of the devices were installed and worn by personnel assigned to the USAAVNTBD. Data were obtained from the crewmembers by questionnaires and personnel interviews. Five deficiencies and three shortcomings were discovered.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 25, 1966
Accession Number
ADA031199

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  • Eldridge W. Brock

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  • Human Systems

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  • Abstracts
  • Accidents
  • Aircrafts
  • Army Aviation
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Contracts
  • Deficiencies
  • Fasteners
  • Headgear
  • Instructions
  • Materials
  • Oxygen Masks
  • Polyethylenes
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Warfare

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