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Brace Positions for Impact

The following illustrations have been prepared by Transport Canada to assist those involved in the education and awareness of the proper Brace Position. They may be copied or reproduced for distribution, without permission or charge, but such copies or reproductions must not vary substantially from the original illustrations and must identify Transport Canada as the source.

For more information on brace positions, please refer to Commercial and Business Aviation Advisory Circular No. 0155.

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  • Forward facing seat
  • Safety belt only
  • High density seating
  • Against bulkhead

(31KB)
  • Forward Facing seat
  • Safety belt only
  • High density seating
  • Against seat and against seat with break over feature

(27KB)
  • Forward facing seat
  • Safety belt only
  • Low density seating
  • Arms wrapped under legs

(18KB)
  • Forward facing seat
  • Safety belt and shoulder harness

(21KB)
  • Aft seating seat
  • Safety belt and shoulder harness

(26KB)
  • Forward facing seat
  • Safety belt only
  • Low density seating
  • Arms wrapped behind legs

(24KB)
  • Forward facing seat
  • Safety belt only
  • Low density seating
  • Grabbing ankles

(35KB)
  • Forward facing seat
  • Safety belt only
  • High Density seating
  • Against seat and against seat with break over feature

(32KB)
  • Forward facing seat
  • Safety belt only
  • High density seating
  • Adult holding infant

(34KB)
  • Forward facing seat
  • Safety belt only
  • High Density seating
  • Against seat and against seat with break over feature
  • Pregnant

(25KB)
  • Aft facing seat
  • Safety belt only
  • Pregnant

(21KB)
  • Aft facing seat
  • Safety belt only
 
Date modified:
2012-01-09