Cargo Restraint Straps - Design Criteria and Testing Methods
AS5385
1.1 This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) aims at identifying the design criteria and testing methods adequate to guarantee the ultimate load and operational dependability of cargo restraint strap assemblies with a typical 22250 N (5000 lbf) rated ultimate tension load capability, as used by the airline industry in order to restrain cargo on board civil transport aircraft during flight:
Rationale: The standard has been included now as a MPS in a TSO. This fact needs to be addressed and related terms and standard wording needs to be introduced into this standard. Some duplicate and obsolete wording shall also be removed.
