Jul 31, 2003 federal aviation regulations fire protection 25. The flame must be applied to the center line of the lower edge of the specimen. Then, in 1990, it also established regulations that mandated stringent. The regulations categorize materials either by use or type, and the requirements are defined accordingly. Determine flame resistance in accordance with far 25. Dotfaaar0012 office of aviation research washington, d. Appendix f part ii, of part 25 of the far flammability of seat cushions. F part i flame extinguishing time burn length drip extinguishing time burn rate flame penetration after glow 1.
The tests were conducted in accordance with the test method outlined in federal aviation administration, dot. Fabrics, tested in both the weft and warp directions, must have an average burn length not exceeding 8 inches, an average after. In an effort to provide a constant for simplifying the calibration factor calculation in far 25. The maximum continuous intensity of atmospheric icing conditions continuous maximum icing is defined by the variables of the cloud liquid water content, the mean effective diameter of the cloud droplets, the ambient air. Samples plazit polygal supplied the test material to ul llc for the investigation reported in this document. This report was originally issued on february 15, 2006 is reissued herein to correct a sample identification as per client request. Typical properties ql20 ql40 material type chloroprene rubber color black flammability far 25. Far 43 appendix e altimeter system test and inspection. Far 25853 datasheet, cross reference, circuit and application notes in pdf format. Temperature o c ignition time material definitions for details see farjar part 25 app. A segmented version is also available for those who are having trouble downloading the full version. Flammability standardization task group flammability.
This report was originally issued on february 15, 2006 is reissued herein to correct a. This section will provide links to updated versions of the aircraft materials fire test handbook as well as the early versions. Title 14 aeronautics and space chapter i federal aviation administration, department of transportation. Aircraft materials fire test handbook faa fire safety. Each person performing the altimeter system tests and inspections required by 91. May 17, 2011 foam may be a good thermal insulation. Material inspection and receiving report revised september, 2019 part 1introduction. The faa requires this test for all passenger seating on privately owned or corporate chartered aircraft. This test, specified in amendment 25116 and part 25 appendix f, is typically used for determining material compatibility for cabin and cargo compartment components inside aircrafts. Preventive maintenance is limited to the following work, provided it does not involve complex assembly operations. Faa william bill obrien aviation maintenance technician. The test apparatus are almost same to ul94v and test the performance of selfextinguish of material under fire condition.
Applies only to tapis ultraleather and eleather group superlight products. This test was conducted in accordance with the far 25. Master bond has formulated 3 unique products successfully passing both the vertical and horizontal burn tests as listed under the far standard 14 cfr 25. Conditioning test requirement max average heatflux. The specimen is held in the vertical position inside an enclosure and a bunsen burner flame 1. For each compartment occupied by the crew or passengers, the following apply. Prior to 1990, most cabin composites were epoxybased.
Fire containment tests we can perform fire containment tests that comply with the requirements of. The seat cushion oil burner test is one of the most complicated flammability tests. Appendix c to part 25 part iatmospheric icing conditions a continuous maximum icing. Smoke density factor in flaming cond max ds 4 min appendix a c c preventive maintenance. Far 43 appendix f atc transponder tests and inspections. Federal aviation regulation appendix f to part 23 test. Including flammability, polymers, textiles, paper, and fiber optic cable testing. Faa mandated slower burn rateflame spread in aircraft seat cushion materials in its federal aviation regulation far part 25 standards. Material flammability test center lufthansa technik. Most of the guidance on these flammability requirements is in advisory circular ac 25 17a. The federal airways regulation part 25 far part 25, especially the appendix f which describes all the test methods for materials and components of the pressurised section of fuselage.