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The US FAA is examining whether the trend toward smaller seats and less personal space on today’s planes poses safety risks to those aboard in the event of an emergency

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Tags: usa, aviation, faa, aircraft, regulation, prevention.disaster, safety.air, author.lori aratani, source.the washington post, paywall.hard
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/first-of-their-kind-tests-are-aimed-at-setting-new-standards-for-airplane-seats/2019/11/28/55bcdd3a-0ae4-11ea-97ac-a7ccc8dd1ebc_story.html

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First-of-their-kind tests are aimed at setting new standards for airplane seats
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  1. teaearlgraycold
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    For the idealized case they're testing for (all able-bodied adults with no pets in a controlled non-stressed environment) I could see this being possible. But if 90 seconds is a necessary target...

    There are no federal rules regarding seat size. Manufacturers, however, must demonstrate that there is enough space to allow passengers to evacuate the aircraft in 90 seconds or less.

    For the idealized case they're testing for (all able-bodied adults with no pets in a controlled non-stressed environment) I could see this being possible. But if 90 seconds is a necessary target for real-world scenarios then I have little hope for the A320 and 737's abilities.

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