2 Stopping
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2 Stopping

  2.1 This test is to establish the acceleration experienced when stopping the craft in calm water with no passenger load or cargo load during the following conditions:

  • .1 normal stop for maximum operational speed;

  • .2 emergency stop for maximum operational speed; and

  • .3 crash stop from maximum operational speed and from any transient mode speed.

  2.2 The tests referred to in 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 should document that the accelerations do not exceed safety level 1 in annex 3 when control levers are used in accordance to written procedures as given in the craft operating manual or in an automatic mode. Should safety level 1 be exceeded during normal stop, control systems should be modified in order to avoid exceedance or passengers should be required to be seated during normal stop. Should safety level 1 be exceeded during emergency stop, then written procedures in the craft operating manual should include detailed information of how to avoid exceedance or control system should be modified to avoid exceedance.

  2.3 The test referred to in 2.1.3 should document that the accelerations do not exceed safety level 2 of annex 3 when control levers of automatic modes are used in a manner which will give the highest accelerations. If safety level 2 is exceeded then the craft operating manual should include a warning that it is a risk to passengers being injured, if crash stop is performed.

  2.4 Other tests should be repeated during craft turning to establish the need or otherwise to impose any speed related restrictions during manoeuvres.

Parent topic: Annex 8 - Definitions, Requirements and Compliance Criteria Related to Operational and Safety Performance
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