[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 1 (Thursday, January 2, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 149]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-33132]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Proposed Revision to Advisory Circular (AC) 25.562-1A, Dynamic 
Evaluation of Seat Restraint Systems and Occupant Protection on 
Transport Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed revision to advisory circular.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration invites public comment on 
a proposed revision to Advisory Circular 25.561-1A, Dynamic Evaluation 
of Seat Restraint Systems and Occupant Protection on Transport 
Airplanes. The revision provides updated guidelines for demonstrating 
compliance with the airworthiness standards applicable to dynamic 
testing of seats.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 2, 2003.

ADDRESSES: You should send your comments on the proposed revision to 
the Federal Aviation Administration, Attention: Jeff Gardin, Airframe/
Cabin Safety Branch, ANM-115, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service, 1601 Lind Ave. SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056. You 
may also submit comments electronically to: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Gardlin at the above address, 
telephone (425) 227-2136, facsimile (425) 227-1149, or e-mail 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

How Do I Obtain a Copy of the Proposed Advisory Circular Revision?

    You may obtain an electronic copy of the draft advisory circular 
identified in this notice at the following Internet address: http://www.airweb.faa.gov/DraftAC If you do not have access to the Internet, 
you may request a copy by contacting Jeff Gardlin at the address or 
phone number listed earlier in this announcement.

How Do I Submit Comments on the Draft Advisory Circular?

    You are invited to comment on the proposed advisory material by 
submitting written comments, data, or views. You must identify the 
title of the AC and submit your comments in duplicate to the address 
specified above. We will consider all comments received on or before 
the closing date for comments before issuing the final advisory 
material.

Discussion

    This revision to Advisory Circular 25.562-1A provides an improved 
procedure for selection of test articles, as well as criteria for 
determining whether analysis or testing is appropriate for 
substantiation.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 20, 2002.
Ali Bahrami,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 02-33132 Filed 12-31-02; 8:45 am]
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