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AC 20-146A - Methodology for Dynamic Seat Certification by Analysis for Use in Parts 23, 25, 27, and 29 Airplanes and Rotorcraft

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Number
20-146A
Title
Methodology for Dynamic Seat Certification by Analysis for Use in Parts 23, 25, 27, and 29 Airplanes and Rotorcraft
Status
Active
Date issued
2018-06-29
Office of Primary Responsibility
AIR-600, Policy and Innovation Division
Description

This advisory circular (AC) sets forth an acceptable means, but not the only means, for demonstrating compliance with title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
§§ 23.562, 25.562, 27.562, and 29.562, as well as Technical Standard Order (TSO) TSO-C127a, and TSO-C127b. This AC includes guidance for certifying seats by computer modeling analysis techniques that are validated by dynamic tests. This AC defines the acceptable applications, limitations, validation processes, and minimum documentation requirements involved when substantiation by computer modeling is used to support a seat certification program.

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