ARP836A DESIGN AND SAFETY CRITERIA FOR PASSENGER BOARDING STAIRWAYS

The scope of this recommended practice can be broken into the following categories:

1. a
   Glossary of terms (para. 3)
2. b
   Description of basic types (para. 4)
3. c
   Basic stair design dimensions (para. 5)
4. d
   Recommended stair design dimensions for aircraft boarding (para. 6)

   1. 1
      Fixed-riser-type stairs
   2. 2
      Variable-riser-type stairs
5. e
   Design safety considerations (para. 7)

   1. 1
      Loading and safety factors
   2. 2
      Other safety considerations
6. f
   Recommended usage of ARP (para. 8)