ARP1307C Measurement of Exterior Noise Produced by Aircraft Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) and Associated Aircraft Systems During Ground Operation

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05/24/2024

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Test procedures are described for measuring noise at specific receiver locations (passenger and cargo doors, and servicing positions) and for conducting general noise surveys around aircraft. Procedures are also described for measuring noise level at source locations to facilitate the understanding and interpretation of the data.
Requirements are identified with respect to instrumentation; acoustic and atmospheric environment; data acquisition, reduction and presentation, and such other information as is needed for reporting the results.
This document makes no provision for predicting APU or component noise from basic engine characteristics or design parameters, nor for measuring noise of more than one aircraft operating at the same time.
No attempt is made to suggest acceptable levels of noise or suitable subjective criteria for judging acceptability. ICAO Annex 16 Volume I Attachment C provides guidance on recommended maximum noise levels.
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This document was updated to align nomenclature with what is used in aircraft noise certification standards and to recommend presentation of data using one of two upper frequency limits.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/ARP1307C
Pages
11
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SAE International Recommended Practice, Measurement of Exterior Noise Produced by Aircraft Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) and Associated Aircraft Systems During Ground Operation, SAE Standard ARP1307C, Revised May 2024, Reaffirmed July 2012, Issued March 1979, https://doi.org/10.4271/ARP1307C.
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May 24
Product Code
ARP1307C
Content Type
Recommended Practice
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Revised
Language
English

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