Navigate / EASA

VTOL.2320 Occupant physical environment

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(a)     The aircraft must be designed to:

(1)     allow clear communication between the flight crew and passengers;

(2)     protect the occupants against serious injury due to hazards originating from high energy, associated with systems and equipment, including while embarking and disembarking; and

(3)     protect the occupants against serious injury due to breakage of windshields, windows, and canopies.

(b)     Reserved.

(c)      The aircraft must provide each occupant with air at a breathable pressure, free of hazardous concentrations of gases, vapours and smoke during normal operations and likely failures.

(d)     Reserved.

(e)     If an oxygen system is installed in the aircraft, it must:

(1)     effectively provide oxygen to each user to prevent the effects of hypoxia; and

(2)     be free from hazards in itself, in its method of operation, and its effect upon other components.