Examination Protocol for Vehicles Equipped with an Inflatable Restraint System 970959
This paper provides an accident investigation protocol for the examination of a vehicle having an inflatable restraint (air bag) system. The topics covered are beyond what is normally required for a routine vehicle examination. Included are points on administrative preparation, such as safety precautions, information research, logistics and equipment preparation, and photo documentation equipment. The examination protocol covers exterior damage, under hood inspection, and examination of the vehicle interior. Passenger compartment integrity, intrusion, occupant contact, evidentiary transfers, seating, seat belts, and components of the inflatable restraint system are addressed, along with component removal and recovery, for shipment to a laboratory.
Citation: Downs, R., Scheifflee, T., and Reed, R., "Examination Protocol for Vehicles Equipped with an Inflatable Restraint System," SAE Technical Paper 970959, 1997, https://doi.org/10.4271/970959. Download Citation
Author(s):
Richard M. Downs, Thomas G. Scheifflee, Richard T. Reed
Pages: 14
Event:
SAE International Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Accident Reconstruction: Technology and Animation Vii-SP-1237
Related Topics:
Safety belts
Restraint systems
Airbag systems
Accident reconstruction
Passenger compartments
Research and development
Tools and equipment
Documentation
Logistics
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