What is considered compliant with the upper torso restraint system requirement for other-than-complex helicopters?

A seat belt with a diagonal shoulder strap is deemed compliant for other-than-complex helicopters.

Which restraint systems are deemed compliant with the upper torso restraint requirement for all helicopters?

For all helicopters, a restraint system having a seat belt and two shoulder straps that may be used independently, or a restraint system having a seat belt, two shoulder straps and additional straps that may be used independently, are deemed compliant.

Is a three-anchorage-point seat belt with a diagonal shoulder strap acceptable to meet the seat belt requirement?

Yes, a seat belt with a diagonal shoulder strap (three anchorage points) is deemed compliant with the requirement for a seat belt (two anchorage points).

What are the two types of upper torso restraint systems that are acceptable for all helicopters according to AMC2 SPO.IDE.H.160?

The two acceptable types are: (1) a restraint system with a seat belt and two shoulder straps that may be used independently, and (2) a restraint system with a seat belt, two shoulder straps, and additional straps that may be used independently.

AMC2 SPO.IDE.H.160 Seats, seat safety belts and restraint systems

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AMC2 SPO.IDE.H.160 Seats, seat safety belts and restraint systems

ED Decision 2014/018/R

UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT SYSTEM

The following systems are deemed to be compliant with the requirement for an upper torso restraint system:

(a) For other-than complex helicopters, a seat belt with a diagonal shoulder strap;

(b) For all helicopters, a restraint system having a seat belt and two shoulder straps that may be used independently.

(c) For all helicopters, a restraint system having a seat belt, two shoulder straps and additional straps that may be used independently.

SEAT BELT

A seat belt with a diagonal shoulder strap (three anchorage points) is deemed to be compliant with the requirement for a seat belt (two anchorage points).

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Source-Title: AMC2 SPO.IDE.H.160 Seats, seat safety belts and restraint systems View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-14089 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 1 July, 2014

Entryintoforcedate: 1 July, 2014

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2014/018/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-SPO

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: SPO.IDE.H.160 Seats, seat safety belts and restraint systems

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR