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May 30, 2006

 
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) highlighted three recent standards concerning commercial aviation.

ISO 6966-1:2005, Aircraft Ground Equipment
A two-part standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) established design and safety requirements for all aircraft ground support equipment.

ISO 6966-1:2005 - Aircraft Ground Equipment - Basic requirements - Part 1: General Design Requirements, specified the minimum design requirements to ensure the effective operation of aircraft ground support equipment.

ISO 6966, Part 2, Safety Requirements, specified safety-related requirements for all ground support equipment with the intention of protecting aircraft against complications or damage.

ARP 5647, High Intensity Discharge Light Source
External aircraft lights help planes navigate safely through dense clouds and night sky. High intensity discharge (HID) lights, which are brighter, longer-lasting and more energy-efficient than traditional halogen light sources, are increasingly used to light the path of commercial aircraft. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International) published a document guiding the use of this new technology in aircraft applications.

The SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) 5647 - High Intensity Discharge Light Source, established best practices for using HID lamps and power supplies for aircrafts. The document addressed ultraviolet and high-voltage safety, the time required to reach maximum luminous output and other safety considerations. ARP 5647 was created by SAE International's A-20 Aircraft Lighting Committee.

ASTM D7034-05, Standard Guide for Deriving Acceptable Levels of Airborne Chemical Contaminants in Aircraft Cabins
Cabin air quality plays a significant role in determining the health and comfort of travelers. Complaints of sore throats, headaches, fatigue and nausea are common among passengers and crew. A standard developed by ASTM International established a method for analyzing air quality data based on health and comfort factors.

ASTM D7034-05 - Standard Guide for Deriving Acceptable Levels of Airborne Chemical Contaminants in Aircraft Cabins Based on Health and Comfort Considerations, takes into account both regular and episodic periods of exposure and considers odor and irritant effects of a range of contaminants. This guide can be used to select test methods for assessing the acceptability of aircraft cabin environments.

Source: American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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