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Main Cabin Seating
Key Innovations:
Comfort
30% Improvement in Knee Clearance Ergonomically Tested & Proven
Total Cost of Ownership
53% Part Type Reduction 68% Hardware Type Reduction 76% Assembly Tool Reduction Low Weight 24 Hour Spare Part Lead Time
Flexibility
35% Reduction in Lead Time True “Configure to Order”
Standard Features :
Patented Crystalflex bottom diaphragm system Flotation Bottom Cushion Lifevest Pouch
3” Sliding Back Trays
6” Sliding Back Trays at Exit
Machined In Arm Trays at Front Row Cut & Sew Fabric
100% Handicap Arms, Except IAFT Seats
Optional Features:
4 Way Adjustable Headrest
Single Position Rear Mounted Footbar Cupholder Ashtray Coathook
PCU, Power Port and USB Installation FAA, JAA and CAA from 28” pitch
Note: See further details on Spectrum Matrix
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
SEAT BOTTOM DIAPHRAGM
CrystalFlex Elasticized Fabric Diaphragm
Benefits
Comfort
? The CrystalFlex material flexes to
equalize the loads for different size passengers, increasing comfort for the maximum range of passenger sizes
? B/E patented suspension system recently
rated #1 in comfort in the world ? Over 112,000 pax installed base
Self-Adjusting
? No adjustment required
Elimination of Seat Bottom Obstructions
? The recline mechanism is repositioned away from the cushion area,
hidden so that it will never come in contact with the seat occupant and thus increasing available space to the passenger.
? Not only is the recline mechanism hidden, but the entire full width of
the cushion is completely unobstructed from other structural elements and thus providing a full width support, for the cushion, giving a superior and continuous seating surface.
Time Savings Maintenance
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The CrystalFlex diaphragm is easy to fit. Being mounted on two independent cross tubes,
the CrystalFlex fabric bottom support requires 15 minutes less than traditional sheet metal bottom diaphragms to replace. Actual replacement time is less than 1 minute.
Performance
? CrystalFlex fabric redistributes loading across its width unlike metal diaphragms, which
cannot redistribute the loads that build up at the attachments at either end, front and back. ? Each fiber of the diaphragm carries a proportion of the total load and works in combination
with the rest to support these loads making for the continuous multi redundant structures preferred in aircraft construction
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SEAT BACK FRAME
?Improved techniques in the production of volume produced sheet and tubular aluminum assemblies
have allowed B/E to offer a weight and shape
competitive ‘aluminum’ seat back that matches
the comfort needs of this market segment ?Contoured aluminum back with integral lumbar
Benefits
?
Excellent contouring provides comfortable
anthropometrical correct back surfaces.
?Hard seat back pan provides increased comfort by protecting the occupant from intrusion from the knees of the passenger sitting behind and the placement of bulky items into the magazine pocket.
?Cycle tested to 120,000 cycles @ 100 lbs.
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BOTTOM CUSHIONS
?Bottom cushions are urethane foam with a fire-blocking layer
?The bottom cushion of all seats will be certified to TSO-C72c for use as a flotation device ?Bottom cushions are cycle tested to 300,000 cycles
?Cushion height & length designed to maximize comfort for smaller seat occupant
o Cushion height at nose = 17”
o Cushion Length = 18”
o6o rake on seat cushion
Typical seat on market today is 18” – 19” high
Cushion Benefits
?Bottom cushion comfort is greatly enhanced for the smaller seat occupant by incorporating a lower seat cushion.
?The bottom cushion height location will allow smaller passengers to position feet firmly on floor, thereby ensuring proper thigh support.
?Ergonomic data shows the shorter bottom cushion height & length does NOT negatively impact the larger seat occupant, therefore, maximizes comfort for the broadest range of
passengers. The seat cushion height and length is, in fact, enhanced through the new back pivot point position, which allows MORE shin space and room to stretch legs.
BACK CUSHION
?Back cushions are
firehard foam
The standard Spectrum back
cushion is a one-piece cushion
design with integral wings for
head support.
Back Cushion Benefits
?Back cushion assembly is easily removed from back by removal of two simple straps.
? ALL self-adhesive Velcro and bonding of the back foam has been eliminated.
Time Savings: Saves 6 minutes over conventional bonded designs. The new design approach allows quicker upgrade of cushions.
Standard Fixed Wing Design
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UNDER SEAT CLEARANCE
?10.84” of under seat vertical clearance.
?Fully accommodates underseat luggage
RECLINE UNIT MECHANISM
?Spectrum design is a mid-height backrest pivot
?Pivot point is approximately 2 ?” higher than conventional main cabin seating
Benefits of Mid-Height Pivot Point
?Positioned at the height of the knees of a large occupant it reduces recline intrusion
into aft occupant living space.
Benefits of Recline Unit Design
?Spectrum recline mechanism can be quickly detached and replaced in less than 1minute
using only an Allen key.
?Spectrum recline unit is more robust than
traditional designs capable of 150% the load
of regular recline units
?Spectrum recline unit is hidden vertically in the back clearing the passenger space of obstructions. Thinner bottom cushions are used reducing seat weight and optimizing living space
?Infinite recline adjustment up to 4.5 inches
?Cycle tested to 250,000 cycles
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BACK MOUNT TRAY TABLE
?
Current generation tray table heights are commonly
positioned at 25” above the floor
? Spectrum
design uses a 26” high tray table that will
alleviate the passenger issue of thigh / leg clearance
? Independent third party focus group studies have validated
passengers’ need for more thigh room
Tray Table Design ? 3” (standard) and 6” (escape hatches) tray slides
? No lip on front to limit intrusion on eating and working space ? Lip on back of tray table ONLY
?
Tray table designed with 2.5 degree up angle to ensure level surface at flying altitude
Tray Benefits
? The 26” tray table allows more space to comfortably utilize laptops due to higher back pivot
point. Offers a higher eating / working surface ? Real and perceived increase in
personal living space ? Quick detach trays
Time Savings : Saves 5 minutes of service time over bolted designs
? Does not require in service
adjustment. Factory set
eliminates the need to adjust tray height and angle ? Cycle tested
In-back Tables
o 150 lbs static for 50,000
cycles (down)
o 25 lbs. for 50,000 cycles (stow and deploy)
Seats set at 31” pitch
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IN-ARM TRAY TABLES
? Self-supporting, bi-fold machined in-arm food tray
? In-arm food tray is the same height as the back-mounted food tray ? 3” slide mechanism ? Cycle tested
In-arm Tables 150 lbs.
static download
50,000 cycles @ 25 lbs (stow and deploy)
END BAY COVER
Injection molded from durable plastic with
attachment points already molded in. Front-row bumper style to match standard seats.
Benefits
? Rugged design to protect from food service or
luggage damage
? Easily removable aisle bumpers designed to
protect from food service carts or luggage damage
? More rugged and durable than vacuum formed
endbay covers
? 100% handicap endbay with exception of in-arm table seats
? In-arm table seat endbay is styled to
complement standard seats in aircraft
? Integral attendant step, able to support 400
lbs.
? Provision for EPL and PC Power indicator
lights
In Arm Table Endbay
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ARMS
Powder-coated aluminum with injection molded arm caps and escutcheons
Arm Design Benefits
?Modular design arm
?Arm can be removed without removing
backrest
?Same arm for all locations
?Tapered to provide maximum lateral
living space between and under arms
?Center arm can be rotated between back
cushions
?Large internal opening for ease of cable
routing and eliminates chaffing of cable
?Elimination of arm adjustment features
?Armrests cycle tested
Side 25,000
Down 50,000
Handicap Arm 100 lbs abuse load
Download Static 400 lbs
Sideload 250 lbs
Upload 100 lbs
Sideload 100 lbs/50,000 Cycles
?Color lasts under the most extreme conditions for injection molded armcaps
?Top or side mounted PCU
installations available (see matrix for
part number listing)
LITERATURE POCKETS
Quick detach literature pocket spring facilitates quick replacement with no tools
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FRAME CONSTRUCTION
Anodized beam sections and legs
Benefits
? Eliminates the need for powder coating,
which will need to be maintained as the seat gets older
? Anodizing is the most durable finish
available for aluminum and adds the
maximum protection for components from corrosion
Frame Construction Approach
? Frame construction uses section and leg
clamp joints to attach to lateral beams such that variations in leg position do not require the production of new variant beams to complete the new geometries, eliminates the need for rivets and bolts
Benefits
?
Strength of frame enhanced through the elimination of
drilling and cross hole attachments
? Reduces the proliferation of part numbers commonly
found in designs requiring bolted on or riveted parts ? Designed to easily accommodate optional modular
features within the same seat structure
Tracking for IFE Cables
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SEAT LEGS
Offset Assembly Benefits
? One-Piece machined
aluminum leg
? Offset where required
Benefits
? Design accommodates ALL single aisle
aircraft floor tracks
? Durable anodized material provides
decorative anti-corrosive finish
? Pre-configured for SEB boxes and PC
Power boxes
? Three stud, two shear plunger foot block on “every” seat vs. old standard of two stud, one
shear plunger
? This design accommodates worse-case loading conditions for 16g
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DRESS COVERS
Single-piece dresscover installed over the seat
5 Cover Style Options (A – E fabric) (B – E Leather)
Benefits
? Traditional dress cover designs incorporate
tremendous amounts of Velcro connections causing bunching and making the dressing time consuming and frustrating ? No tools required
? Covers can be removed without removing
table latch
? Single piece non handed covers
Style A Style B
Style C
Style D
Style E
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TRIM & FINISH
?Developed by our in-house Industrial Design group to complement Airbus and Boeing color schemes
?Two standardized color options facilitates stocking of trim and finish components reducing lead times
COLOR SCHEMES
Option
Seat
Component
Boeing
Color
Airbus
Color
Pantone
Color
A Endbay/Arms/Foodtray BAC7801 2.17 4C Warm Gray/Pepperdust
B Endbay/Arms/Foodtray BAC7734 7
C Light Gray
C Armcap/Escutchen BAC7800 7800 425C Dark Gray
D Armcap/Escutchen BAC7923 AIC5.23 Blue Black
SEAT BELTS
To simplify dynamic testing required, B/E offers the following seat belts:
?Amsafe nylon 3,000 lb. belt with standard length on buckle side
?Amsafe 90-degree buckle, P/N 2010-1-511-XXXX, for standard seating
?Optional P/N 2011-1-511-XXXX
?Choice of color within Am-Safe standard range of part numbers noted above.
SEAT CERTIFICATION
?Meets and/or exceeds FAA Amendment 25-64 and JAA Change 25-13 structural. TSO C39b plus FAR 25.562 certification standard, with TSO 127a an option ?The seat will meet AWN 64 at 29-inch pitch as standard, and will meet AWN 64 at 28-inch pitch with changes to the upright angle, where this is a certification requirement ?Seats at escape hatches can meet CAA AWN 79 and any applicable airframe manufacturer requirements
?Bottom cushion: flotation devices with certification to TSO-C72c
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ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL FEATURES
4 WAY ADJUSTABLE HEADREST
The 4-way adjustable headrest moves vertically, and ears move forward
Headrest Benefits
? Can remove dress covers
without removing headrest ? Quick-release headrest with
pre-set non-adjustable friction
SINGLE POSITION REAR MOUNTED FOOTBAR
?
Single position footbar fitted with a unique clamp on mechanism, the footbar is mounted
without drilling the beams and fold flat against the seat when not in use
? Aluminum extrusion with ridges ? Color options A or B
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CUPHOLDER
? The cupholder is an optional passenger convenience item, mounted to the seat back, just
above the rear meal tray. It provides a convenient storage for drinks without deploying the meal tray or when the meal tray is in use as a work surface
? It is neatly presented with a flush fitting lid in the closed position
? The cupholder is deployed by pulling down the lid. The lid forms the base to support drinks
and exposes a flip-up ring that prevents the cup from moving during turbulence ? The assembly is color coordinated with seat T&F
COATHOOK
? Side mounted spring loaded
ASHTRAY
? Drawer style mounted under arm ?
Allows for easy addition or removal
? 2/triple, 1/double
? Top mounted jewel box style for in arm tray seats
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PCU INSTALLATION
? Pre-certified for top or side mounted PCU’s ? Non handed installation improves
maintainability
? Pre-certified systems:
MAS top mounted with remote jack
RD-AX6733-XX
RJU: RD-AX6421-XX
MAS side mounted with integral jack
RD-AX6739-XX (LH) RD-AX6740-XX (RH)
Rockwell top mounted with remote jack
700-2327-00
RJU: 700-2205-002
Rockwell side mounted with integral jack
700-2326-003 (LH) 700-2326-004 (RH)
PC POWER/USB
? Allows for convenient passenger access to
power laptops computers and similar devices as well as simple connections to communications
? Located under seat bottom cushion
? 2 units per triple and 1 unit per double seat
assembly
? Pre-certified Systems:
KID 110V
General Dynamics 110V