Interpretation ID: nht92-5.25

DATE: July 9, 1992

FROM: Mark V. Schwartz -- Account Executive, Entran Devices, Inc.

TO: Paul Jackson Rice -- Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: Section 572.36G Clarification Request

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 9/29/92 from Paul Jackson Rice to Mark V. Schwartz (A40; Part 572)

TEXT:

I am writing this letter on behalf of Entran Devices, pursuant to discussions that I have had with Bob Krause and Steve Kratzke. Among the products manufactured by Entran Devices are accelerometers utilized by the Automotive Industry for safety testing.

We had run into a roadblock in attempting to serve the accelerometer requirements for the Hybrid III dummy. Section 572.36G and Figures 23 and 24 in this section call out the use of an accelerometer "that shall have dimensions and characteristics of Endevco 7231C or equivalent".

We feel that Entran's EGE-72C-750 meets all the relevant criteria. I am requesting a clarification of the regulation that I believe will confirm our position. Attached you will find a list of parameters that define the EGE-72C-750. I have also enclosed our published data sheet that covers the entire EGE-72 family.

I will look forward to your response on this issue. If there should be any questions or requirements for additional information, please do not hesitate to call me at 800-635-0650.

(Enclosures omitted)