Chronological history of child restraint in aircraft
according to Dick Chandler
1959 - John Swearingen, CARI, proposes research in child restraint
- center of gravity measurements of children
- child flotation device
1964 - CARI includes child harness and bassinet systems in full-scale crash tests of L-1649 and DC-7 airplanes
1964 - FSF announcement: Airline employee develops seat belt for baby
1967 - SAE publishes ARP 776, Restraint Device for Small Children
1971 - FAA/OAM attempts to draft a TSO for child restraint system
1972 - CAMI tests infant seat, recommends that it be allowed for use in aircraft
1974 - More CAMI tests and draft specification for approving automobile CRS for use in aircraft
1974 - NHTSA proposed dynamic tests for evaluating child restraint systems for automobiles (revises proposal in 1978)