Special Aviation Fire and Explosion Reduction (SAFER) Advisory Committee. Volume I.
Abstract
The Special Aviation Fire and Explosion Reduction (SAFER) Advisory Committee and its technical supporting groups spent nearly 13 months from May 1979 through June 1980 examining the factors affecting the ability of the aircraft cabin occupant to survive in the post-crash fire environment and the range of solutions available. Having only a limited amount of time available, the Committee confined its examination to large transport category aircraft, reasoning that recommendations developed could provide the necessary guidance for the FAA to address the broader spectrum of airplane and rotorcraft fire safety improvement. During the course of this assignment, certain topics that were outside the scope of the Committee, yet have some bearing on aircraft fire in general, were identified but not discussed by the Committee. Some of these topics were felt to be worthy of further examination by the FAA or by some other body of advisors constituted for that purpose. These topics are not addressed in this report. Presentations were made to the SAFER Committee by Committee members, technical supporting groups, the FAA, citizens and private firms. The broadly-constituted body of information developed and presented to the Committee formed the basis for Committee Findings and Recommendations. The Committee focused its recommendations on solutions or interim improvements. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 26, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA092016
Entities
People
- E. C. Wood
- J. H. Enders
Organizations
- Federal Aviation Administration