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Cabin cross section dimensions info?

Cabin cross section dimensions info?

Cabin cross section dimensions info?

(OP)
Does anyone know of a good reference source for aircraft cabin dimensional data, including cross-sections?

RE: Cabin cross section dimensions info?

(OP)
Thanks very much.

I should have clarified though, I'm mostly looking for data for small and mid size business aircraft.

Examples:  King Air B200, C90, B1900, Cessna Citation, Lear 35's and so forth.

RE: Cabin cross section dimensions info?

If you do not have access to the aircraft technical manuals such as SRM, MM, etc., Jane's All the World's Aircraft is an invaluable source for this type of information.


Hombre

RE: Cabin cross section dimensions info?

(OP)
Thanks very much everyone for your help so far. I should probably clarify a little better what information is needed, and why it's needed.

We build airborne data acquisition systems which are used by civil aviation authorities (like FAA) to test and certify ground-based aircraft radio navigation aids. There are some photos of the equipment and additional information available at:
http://www.airfield.com/

These days we are building larger systems that include a dedicated operator workstation. These bigger systems need to be built to exact dimensions in order to fit inside the cabin and attach to the available mounting points in the aircraft.

If anyone could provide some links or sources of information I would sure appreciate it.

Thanks,
Larry

RE: Cabin cross section dimensions info?

Since you are going to need a DER to approve the installation of your equipment in US operated aircraft, you should pick one who has access to the aircraft you are targeting.  I work for a DAR in Canada, and we do this sort of thing all the time, especially King Air's, Navajo's, etc., so we already have access to the info for all the aircraft you mentioned above.

It sounds like your workstation is going to get larger. Do you expect it to span the whole cabin?  This would be extremely difficult to approve, as the workstation would block access to the rear exits of the aircraft, and prevent fire-fighting there, too.

Steven Fahey, CET

RE: Cabin cross section dimensions info?

(OP)
Thank you Steven,

Would you reccommend working with a DER/DAR that is close to our home office (Kansas City)?

Larry

RE: Cabin cross section dimensions info?

Locating a DER near you would be ideal.  I presume that you work with your customers, aircraft operators, to install your equipment.  The operators of the aircraft should know of a few DER's that have done other certification work in the past.  Looks like your systems have already been through that process - judging by your website.

I don't know many DER's at all, because that's a FAA designation, and I am in Canada, where we have DAR's (with similar powers).

If what you're really looking for is engineering input into the airworthiness (ease of obtaining an approval) of a new design, then our experience would show that a few visits to your facility could be enough for an experienced DER, and FEDEX would do the rest.

Steven Fahey, CET

RE: Cabin cross section dimensions info?

i thought there'd be a listing of DERs by city but couldn't find one on the FAA web-site.  (anyone else ?)

try the FAA office in Kansas City ...

KANSAS CITY FLT STDS DIST OFFICE
10015 N EXECUTIVE HILLS BLVD
SUITE B
KANSAS CITY  MO 64153

Phone: (816) 891-2100

RE: Cabin cross section dimensions info?

Good reference source for Cabin cross sectional data?

1) Expesive but good - Conklin and deDecker Aircraft Comparitor http://www.conklindd.com/cgi-bin/softcart.exe/Store/comp.html?L+scstore+yvnm5130ffdec2de+1124272166

2) CompAir similair but no where as good as C&D for cabin sections in my humble opinion http://www.aviationresearch.com/CompAir/details.htm

2) Poor mans source but works just as well. B/CA Buisness and Commercial Aviation Magazine. The May issue of every year has the Planning and Purchasing handbook. contain cabin heights and widths. http://www.aviationnow.com/avnow/news/channel_bca.jsp


HTH

Rgds

Eddie


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