Chapter 14. Anthropometry and Biomechanics - FAA
Chapter 14. Anthropometry and Biomechanics - FAA
Chapter 14. Anthropometry and Biomechanics - FAA
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HFDS 2003 (amended Oct 2009)<strong>Chapter</strong> 14 <strong>Anthropometry</strong> <strong>and</strong> biomechanicsExhibit <strong>14.</strong>6.1 (continued) Forward reach from a wheelchairExhibit <strong>14.</strong>6.4 Side reach from a wheelchair.• <strong>14.</strong>6.4 Maximum side reach in a wheelchair. If the clear floorspace allows only parallel approach to an object by a person in awheelchair, the maximum high side reach allowed shall be 54 in(1370 mm)(see Exhibit <strong>14.</strong>6.4), unless there is an obstructionprojecting 20 to 25 in (510 to 635 mm) , in which case it is 46in ches (1170mm). [Source: UFAS, 1988]• <strong>14.</strong>6.5 Minimum side reach in a wheelchair. If the clear floorspace allows only parallel approach to an object by a person in awheelchair, the minimum side reach allowed shall be no lessthan 9 in (230 mm)(see Exhibit <strong>14.</strong>6.4) above the floor. [Source:UFAS, 1988]14-53