Anthropomorphic Test Dummy; Occupant Crash Protection
other · US Department of Transportation · Published 1997-05-20 · Effective 1997-05-20 · 62 FR 27511
Document
Document number
97-13183
Federal Register citation
62 FR 27511
CFR reference
49 CFR 572
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule; request for comments.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Transportation
Publication date
1997-05-20
Effective date
1997-05-20
DOT docket
Docket No. 74-14
Abstract
This document adopts modifications to the Hybrid III test dummy, which is specified by the agency for use in compliance testing under Standard No. 208, Occupant crash protection. The agency has decided to require a six axis neck transducer, thereby allowing the test dummy to measure neck flexion, extension moments and tension, compression and shear forces. The agency has determined that immediate action is in the public interest since the agency needs to ensure compliance with the recent amendment to Standard No. 208 allowing air bag depowering. NHTSA is also requesting comments on whether the agency should make permanent its amendment to the Hybrid III dummy.