Figure is composed of two parts. The first is a drawing of an airline seat, with both a side view and a top view. Specific measures are represented by letters from A through H. The second is a table of the required measurements of these dimensions

Figure 4-1: Seat and Backrest Dimensions and Angles

Description:

Figure is composed of two parts. The first is a drawing of an airline seat, with both a side view and a top view. Specific measures are represented by letters from A through H. The second is a table of the required measurements of these dimensions:
A= Backrest, optimum angle of from 8 to 10 degrees.
B= Backrest to seat angle of 90 degrees.
C= Seat depth of 16 inches.
D= Seat thickness of 2 inches minimum.
E= Seat angle of 5 degrees.
F= Backrest width of 15 inches.
G= Backrest height of 25 inches.
H= Seat width of 15 inches.

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