In addition to those aspects of a passenger seat as comfort and appearance@ the passenger seat@ whether aft@ forward or side facing@ is the basic link that supports and ties the occupant to the aircraft structure. It is essential that the support and tie down functions be accomplished in a manner that will provide maximum safety during all normal conditions of flight@ emergency flight maneuvers and crash landings@ whether on land or water@ and that these functions are not compromised to attain the comfort and appearance features.
SAE ARP750C-1999 history
1999SAE ARP750C-1999 Passenger Seat Design@ Commercial Transport Aircraft