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of the 'Seat' back.
3.2.3.4.                        If non-self-locking auxiliary latches are provided they shall be unlatched during testing so that only the restraining device and hinges are taking the rest loads.
3.2.3.5.                        Where 'Seats' are mounted on hinged covers, e.g. engine covers, and the 'Seat' assembly can withstand the test loads without tilting of the hinged cover and without any latches being latched, then the latches need not be self-locking.
3.3.                                    TEST PROCEDURE
3.3.1.                              General

         3.3.1.0. Static or dynamic testing techniques may be used.

3.3.1.1.                        The 'Seat' travel stops shall not take any part of the test load.
3.3.1.2.                        Folding or hinged 'Seats', or 'Seats' with backs which are adjustable for passenger comfort only, shall be tested with the 'Seat' back at the design 'Seat Back Angle'.
3.3.2.                              Static Test Condition
3.3.2.1.                        Static testing of 'Seats' shall be conducted in accordance with SAE document J879b "Motor Vehicle Seating Systems", July 1968, using the values specified in and the procedures applicable to this Rule.
3.3.2.2.                        Distributed loads may be replaced by concentrated loads at the loading centroid.
3.3.2.3.                        Specified loads shall be sustained for at least one second.
3.3.3.                              Dynamic Test Conditions
3.3.3.1.                        Dynamic testing may be carried out in accordance with the dynamic test procedure of EEC Directive 74/408/EEC- "Strength of Seats and their Anchorages" for front-facing 'Seats' which do not tip up/fold/hinge and which do not incorporate any built-in seat belt 'Anchorages'.
3.3.3.2.                        Alternatively, the following criteria shall be met:
3.3.3.2.1.                  the acceleration pulse applied shall be such that all the part of the 'Seat' and supporting structure which anchors it to the vehicle have at least an acceleration of 20 times the acceleration due to gravity simultaneously in the same direction: and
3.3.3.2.2.                  any additional forces due to the loading of seat belt 'Anchorages' or 'Child Restraint Anchorages' shall be achieved simultaneously with the acceleration required in Clause 3.3.3.2.1 above.
3.3.3.3.                        Copies shall be kept of:
3.3.3.3.1.                  traces recorded for all acceleration and force measurements used during the test, with the scales shown thereon; and
3.3.3.3.2.                  photographs of the 'Seat' and supporting structure (including restraining devices and release controls where fitted) before and after each dynamic test
3.4.                                    ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS

         The technical requirements of ECE R 17/02 "Seats and their Anchorages" together with, where applicable, the technical requirements of either Cause 3.2.1.1.1 or ECE R 14/01 or 14/02 "Safety Belt Anchorages" and of Clause 3.2.1.1.2 shall be deemed to be equivalent to the technical requirements of this Rule for front-facing 'Seats' which do not tip up/fold/hinge.

NOTES
This compilation of Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 3/00 - Seat Anchorages) 2006 includes all the instruments set out in the Table of Instruments.  The Table of Amendments provides a history of