Now mandatory homologation for many high level series, from 01/01/2011 these include: F1, F2, GP2, GP3, World Series by Renault, Euro F3, British F3, Spanish F3, A1GP, DTM, WTCC, WRC, LMP1, LMP2, FIA GT1, FIA GT2, FIA GT3
New certification from Snell Foundation comprises two standards, SA2010 for helmets factory fitted with HANS anchors, and SAH2010 for helmets with an M6 terminal which accepts all forms of neck restraint anchors, these can then be fitted later by the user themselves without affecting the homologation.
Currently valid for International* and MSA events until further notice, expected until 2018 or 2019.
Currently valid for International* and MSA events until 31/12/2014
Currently valid for International* and MSA events Scheduled to be withdrawn for International events from 01/01/2014 *Does not include events which specifically require FIA 8860-2004 homologation
Currently valid for International Karting events and mandatory in these events for drivers under 15. Currently valid for MSA Karting events and mandatory in these events for drivers in Bambino, Cadet or Super Cadet classes from 01/01/2011. Scheduled to be mandatory in MSA Karting events for all drivers under 15 years of age from 01/01/2013.
Currently valid for International and MSA Karting events except for ages or classes where CMR/CMS2007 helmets are specifically required
Currently valid for International and MSA Karting events except for ages or classes where CMR/CMS2007 helmets are specifically required
Currently valid for International and MSA Karting events except for ages or classes where CMR/CMS2007 helmets are specifically required
Withdrawn for MSA events from 01/01/2010
Not valid for MSA events
ALL ARAI MOTORSPORT HELMETS ARE APPROVED TO SNELL CERTIFICATIONS OR HIGHER
For 2010 certification different impact speeds and peak G are specified per headform size. Also impacts are now specified in m/s rather than J and vary for the different headforms. Whilst the cumulative loads are similar to SA/K2005, the permissible Peak Acceleration Criteria has been lowered from 290G to 275G.
Each impact site will be subjected to a group of one, two or three impacts according to the anvil selected for that site. The impact energies for each test impact are as follows:
| Impact Velocity Table | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Form |
A 50-51cm |
C 52-53cm |
E 54-56cm |
J 57-59cm |
M 60-61cm |
O 62+cm |
|
| Certification | 1st |
7.75 m/s 93J |
7.75 m/s 108J |
7.75 m/s 123J |
7.75 m/s 141J |
7.75 m/s 168J |
7.75 m/s 183J |
| 2nd |
7.09m/s 77J |
7.09 m/s 90J |
7.09 m/s 103J |
6.78 m/s 108J |
5.73 m/s 91J |
5.02 m/s 76J |
|
| 3rd |
6.78 m/s 71J |
6.78 m/s 83J |
6.78 m/s 94J |
6.78 m/s 108J |
5.73 m/s 91J |
5.02 m/s 76J |
|
| Table 5 Pear Accelleration Criteria | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| &nsbp; | Head Form | |||||
| A | C | E | J | M | O | |
| Certification | 275 G | 275 G | 275 G | 275 G | 264 G | 243 G |
If any test impact exceeds the energy specified by more than 3%, that will be deemed to have failed the test.
The peak acceleration of the headform shall not exceed 290 G's for any valid certification test and the helmet's protective structures shall not break apart throughout the testing.
The chin bar is subjected to an impact velocity of 3.5m/sec, the maximum downward deflection of the chin bar must not exceed 60 mm.
The penetration test striker shall have a mass of 3kg and shall fall through a height of 3m. The point of the striker shall be a cone with an included angle of 60° and the test striker must not penetrate to achieve even momentary contact with the test headform.
For full face helmets the shield is tested for penetration resistance with a soft lead pellet weighing 1g and travelling at 500km per hour. The pellet must not penetrate to the interior of the helmet nor produce an indentation exceeding 2.5mm.
The test will be conducted with a propane flame, the measured temperature at the flame location shall be 790°C.
Areas tested in this manner include the shell, helmet trim, chin strap, visor shield and lining within 50mm of the visor or neck aperture.
Test Impacts
Each impact site will be subjected to a group of one, two or three impacts according to the anvil selected for that site. The impact energies for each test impact are as follows:
If any test impact exceeds the energy specified by more than 3%, that will be deemed to have failed the test.
The peak acceleration of the headform shall not exceed 290 G's for any valid certification test and the helmet's protective structures shall not break apart throughout the testing.
The chin bar is subjected to an impact velocity of 3.5m/sec, the maximum downward deflection of the chin bar must not exceed 60 mm.
The penetration test striker shall have a mass of 3kg and shall fall through a height of 3m. The point of the striker shall be a cone with an included angle of 60° and the test striker must not penetrate to achieve even momentary contact with the test headform.
For full face helmets the shield is tested for penetration resistance with a soft lead pellet weighing 1g and travelling at 500km per hour. The pellet must not penetrate to the interior of the helmet nor produce an indentation exceeding 2.5mm.
The test will be conducted with a propane flame, the measured temperature at the flame location shall be 790°C.
Areas tested in this manner include the shell, helmet trim, chin strap, visor shield and lining within 50mm of the visor or neck aperture.
Helmets must first pass SA2005 homologation and also be subjected to the following tests:
Single impact with energy increased from 150J to approx 225J, 9.5m/s impact speed of 5kg headform, for this impact Peak acceleration must not reach 300G and the HIC36 value shall not exceed 3,500.
The helmet shell must be a minimum of 60 BARCOL.
As for Snell the drop height is 3m but the striker is increased from 3kgs to 4kgs.
An impact of 500J, 10m/s for 10kg, the force transmitted to the head should not exceed 10kN. This is done both laterally and longitudinally.