An Investigation of the Five Point Restraint System for Aviators

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA093065

Entities

People

  • William B. Debellis

Organizations

  • Human Engineering Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Armor
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Body Armor
  • Contractors
  • Engineering
  • Helicopters
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Measurement
  • Military Aircraft
  • Pelvic Bones
  • Production
  • Release Mechanisms
  • Seat Belts
  • Survival
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Educational Psychology
  • Explosive Engineering.