SAE AIR512G-2018
Aircraft Cabin Illumination
- Standard No.
- SAE AIR512G-2018
- Release Date
- 2018
- Published By
- SAE - SAE International
- Latest
- SAE AIR512G-2018
- Scope
- This document covers the general recommendations for cabin lighting in order to provide satisfactory illumination for@ but not limited to@ commercial transport aircraft: Boarding and deplaning Movement about the cabin Reading Use of lavatories Use of work areas Using stowage compartments@ coat rooms@ and closets Using interior stairways and elevators (lifts) Use of crew rest areas Design Goals - Visual The designer should strive to provide a comfortable visual environment by proper consideration of: Quantity of light: The amount of illumination required at each area or location to perform the pertinent visual task. Quality of lighting: The brightness distribution@ including contrasts in the field of view. This includes the surrounding area@ such as seat backs@ carpeting@ bulkheads@ overhead@ etc.@ as well as brightness of light sources and fixtures. The values will be influenced by the color@ texture@ and finish of the materials. Visual comfort is very much dependent upon the quality of the lighting. Brightness distribution is affected by glare (excessive brightness in the field of view)@ both direct and reflected@ the source of which can be the light sources in the cabin@ or light sources exterior to the cabin@ such as the sun. The reflected glare may come from shiny@ specular surfaces inside the cabin@ or airplane parts@ such as the wing on the exterior. By choice of colors and brightness@ claustrophobic effects may be reduced. Design Goals - Electrical and Mechanical The designer should strive to accomplish the above with: Adequate hardware design with consideration given to: Minimal weight Reliability of equipment and lamps Ease of maintenance Safety Electrical Thermal Moisture proof@ as required Illumination Design Errors Improper quantity of light - too much as well as too little Inadequate quality of lighting Improper distribution Exposed light sources - direct glare Improper consideration of secondary surfaces that absorb or reflect light - brightness distribution@ colors@ reflected glare@ etc. Difficulty of maintaining lighting systems Ingredients for Good Lighting Sufficient illumination for task Adequate quality Adequate brightness control with respect to: Direct glare Reflected glare Contrast between task and surround Color of furnishings and light
SAE AIR512G-2018 history
- 2018 SAE AIR512G-2018 Aircraft Cabin Illumination
- 2014 SAE AIR512F-2014 Aircraft Cabin Illumination
- 2012 SAE AIR512E-2012 Aircraft Cabin Illumination
- 2007 SAE AIR512D-2007 Aircraft Cabin Illumination
- 1998 SAE AIR512C-1998 Aircraft Cabin Illumination
- 1987 SAE AIR512B-1987 Aircraft Cabin Illumination
- 1973 SAE AIR512A-1973 AIRCRAFT CABIN ILLUMINATION
- 1966 SAE AIR512-1966 AIRCRAFT CABIN LIGHTING
