General

This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) establishes minimum design and performance requirements for galley insert equipment with an electrical and/or pressure system, as well as associated components intended for installation in galleys and other areas (e.g., bars) of transport category airplanes.

Purpose

This standard applies to the following equipment intended for installation in galleys and other areas (e.g., bars) within transport category airplanes, such as but not limited to the following:

a. Ovens (e.g., convection, steam, induction, microwave, bun warmer, plate warmer)

b. Beverage makers (e.g., coffee makers, coffee warmers, water heaters, espresso makers)

c. Beverage cups and jugs (so-called hot cups and jugs)

d. Self contained refrigeration equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, wine chillers, water coolers, air chillers)

e. Trash compactors

f. Rail assemblies

g. Associated components, such as oven racks and trays, beverage servers

This standard does not:

a. Address equipment covered in AS8056 "Minimum Design and Performance of Airplane Galley In-Flight Carts, Containers, and Associated Components".

b. Fully address design details that provide extended service life and continued airworthiness, since these are a function of: (1) total galley and food/beverage system design, (2) human factors engineering desired by individual operators, (3) techniques of care in servicing, and (4) maintenance philosophy. However, references to these considerations are included as appropriate.

c. Fully address requirements that are covered by national aviation regulations, pertinent U.S. Public Health regulations and/or design details, which should be covered by galley operator/airplane manufacturer specifications for the subject equipment.

d. Fully address requirements for equipment utilizing hydraulic systems (e.g., Trash compactors).

When the term "equipment" is used in this standard, it refers to all of the items identified in the Purpose (1.2) unless specifically identified otherwise.

Mandating and Recommendation Phrases

a. "Shall"

The word "shall" indicates a mandatory criterion.

b. "Should"

The word "should" indicates a criterion for which an alternative, including non-compliance, may be applied if it is documented and justified.