摘要: |
The majority of evacuation research has been directed toward large transport airplanes. The significant factors in evacuation from smaller transport airplanes are less generally understood. In addition to this, evacuation demonstrations are only required for airplanes certificated under CAR Chapter 525/14 CFR Part 25 with a passenger seating capacity of more than 44 passengers (CAR 525.803 (c)/14 CFR 25.803 (c)). This study is intended to determine the features of smaller transport airplanes that are pertinent to evacuation by conducting an evaluation of cabin safety and evacuation regulations, an inspection of several smaller airplanes, and a review of smaller airplane past accident evacuation issues. The report covers aspects that directly and indirectly influence an emergency evacuation, with emphasis on the differences and constraints that the design or operation of smaller airplanes may impose. These aspects include Doors and Emergency Exits, Evacuation Flow and Emergency Exit Access, Flight Attendants, Assist Means, Interior Emergency Lighting and Marking, Communication System, Emergency Equipment Requirement, and Survivability Factors. |