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HANS III 30 Degree Head and Neck Restraint, FIA 8858-2010
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The HANS III is the third generation of injection-moulded HANS device, with a hollow collar to save weight. The 30 degree version is for the more reclined seating of single seaters and prototypes.
Specifications
| FIA approval | 8858-2010 |
| FIA approval number (Technical List no. 29) | M: FHR.073.19-A; L: FHR.071.18-A |
| Type | Classic HANS (the arms sit over the chest under the belts; the collar sits behind the neck) |
| Material | Injection-moulded polymer, hollow collar |
| Angle | 30 degrees |
| Tethers | Sliding tethers, factory fitted |
| Pads | Wrapped in fire retardant material |
| In the box | Pads, an anchor kit for SA2015, FIA 8859-2015 or newer helmets, and tether (HANS) |
| Belts | 2 or 3 in harness; not for 3-point belts |
| Sizes in store | M and L |
| Part number | AF0103 |
Good to know
- Sliding tethers let the head move more freely, so you see more to the side (HANS)
- For the upright position of closed cars, the 20 degree option is the HANS IV 20 degree, part number AF0104
- Gel pads for size M and L HANS devices: YF0012 gel padding kit
- The helmet must be FIA 8859 or 8860; see the FIA car racing helmets collection
Choosing the size
- Measure neck circumference above the shirt collar with a soft tape, or neck width with a ruler at the same height
- Stilo chart (given for the 20 degree HANS III): M: neck 12-13.5 cm, collar 37.7-42.4 cm; L: neck 13-14.4 cm, collar 40.8-45.2 cm
- Sizes overlap at the edges; then comfort decides (Stilo)
Choosing the angle
- A HANS is bought by angle: 20 degrees for an upright seating position, 30 degrees for a more reclined one (Simpson)
- 20 degrees is the most common choice, in closed cars; 30 degrees is used in single seaters and sports prototypes, where the driver sits more reclined
- Art. 3.1: the HANS collar must stay at least 60 degrees from the horizontal, with the driver seated
Care and replacement
- Tethers are dated; HANS says to replace them every 5 years, after a major impact, or sooner if wear shows
- After an impact, check the edges: delamination or cracks with exposed composite mean the device must be replaced
- Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from petroleum products, and wash it with warm soapy water
- One HANS can be used with several helmets, as long as each has anchors fitted
The approval in the rules
- The 2026 Appendix L (Chapter III, Art. 3) requires an FIA approved FHR for drivers and co-drivers in all international competitions, with the exceptions listed there (some historic cars and some alternative energy categories)
- Art. 3.1: any device attached to the helmet must be approved to FIA 8858, and approved systems are listed in FIA Technical List no. 29
- Art. 3.2: the FHR is worn only with FIA 8858 approved tethers and helmet anchors, and with an FIA 8859 or 8860 helmet
- Fitting follows the HANS installation guide, as required by Appendix L, Art. 3.2
- In FIA Technical List no. 29, the homologation end date is the last date on which the model may be manufactured; the approval number is read from the label on the device
HANS III 30 Degree Head and Neck Restraint, FIA 8858-2010
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