# Anthropomorphic Test Dummy; Occupant Crash Protection
> **US Department of Transportation** · Interim final rule; request for comments. · Published 1997-05-20 · Effective 1997-05-20 · 62 FR 27511
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-13183
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Transportation
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 27511
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 572
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/05/20/97-13183/anthropomorphic-test-dummy-occupant-crash-protection)
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