AMC to Appendix S, S25.30(b) Firm Handholds

Where the cabin layout is similar to a standard airline layout, firm handholds as normally expected for such seating areas should be provided. Where closely spaced firm handholds cannot be easily provided, the ‘Firm Handholds’ requirement can be considered as complied with, provided the following conditions are met:

(1)there should be a recommendation to passengers to remain seated with seat belts fastened, which may be a placard or a required (i.e. specified in the AFM) pre-flight briefing;

(2)there should be at least one route through each area that provides firm handholds to enable passengers to reach their designated seats; in these areas:

(a)firm handholds should be mounted at least 66 cm (26 in.) high; and

(b)the distance between firm handholds should not be greater than 2.15 m (84 in.);

(3)wherever aisles are not bordered by seats, it is acceptable that occupants may steady themselves by leaning on sidewalls or other interior components; and

(4)in any case, the applicant shall demonstrate that items used as firm handholds are structurally adequate to perform this function.

[Amdt 25/19]