Federal aviation regulation appendix f to part 23 test. Then, in 1990, it also established regulations that mandated stringent. For each compartment occupied by the crew or passengers, the following apply. Aircraft materials fire test handbook faa fire safety. Flammability standardization task group flammability. The tests were conducted in accordance with the test method outlined in federal aviation administration, dot. Title 14 aeronautics and space chapter i federal aviation administration, department of transportation. Conditioning test requirement max average heatflux. May 17, 2011 foam may be a good thermal insulation. Such panels must be subjected to the 45 degree angle test. 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. Appendix f part ii, of part 25 of the far flammability of seat cushions. This section will provide links to updated versions of the aircraft materials fire test handbook as well as the early versions. F part i flame extinguishing time burn length drip extinguishing time burn rate flame penetration after glow 1.
This test was conducted in accordance with the far 25. In an effort to provide a constant for simplifying the calibration factor calculation in far 25. Fire containment tests we can perform fire containment tests that comply with the requirements of. The various federal aviation regulations fars refer mostly to far 25 for flammability requirements. Far 43 appendix e altimeter system test and inspection. Jul 31, 2003 federal aviation regulations fire protection 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. Smoke density factor in flaming cond max ds 4 min appendix a c c preventive maintenance. This report was originally issued on february 15, 2006 is reissued herein to correct a sample identification as per client request. The test apparatus are almost same to ul94v and test the performance of selfextinguish of material under fire condition. The regulations categorize materials either by use or type, and the requirements are defined accordingly. Material inspection and receiving report revised september, 2019 part 1introduction. The flame must be applied to the center line of the lower edge of the specimen. The faa requires this test for all passenger seating on privately owned or corporate chartered aircraft.
Material flammability test center lufthansa technik. Typical properties ql20 ql40 material type chloroprene rubber color black flammability far 25. Dotfaaar0012 office of aviation research washington, d. Appendix c to part 25 part iatmospheric icing conditions a continuous maximum icing. Appendix c materials used in aircraft faa fire safety. Far 25853 datasheet, cross reference, circuit and application notes in pdf format. Prior to 1990, most cabin composites were epoxybased.
Fabrics, tested in both the weft and warp directions, must have an average burn length not exceeding 8 inches, an average after. The specimen is held in the vertical position inside an enclosure and a bunsen burner flame 1. Far 43 appendix f atc transponder tests and inspections. Including flammability, polymers, textiles, paper, and fiber optic cable testing. Appendix fpart ii, of part 25 of the far flammability of seat cushions. 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. High performing acoustic material ql series product 195. Determine flame resistance in accordance with far 25. The seat cushion oil burner test is one of the most complicated flammability tests. Preventive maintenance is limited to the following work, provided it does not involve complex assembly operations. A segmented version is also available for those who are having trouble downloading the full version. Faa william bill obrien aviation maintenance technician. Temperature o c ignition time material definitions for details see farjar part 25 app.
Applies only to tapis ultraleather and eleather group superlight products. Each person performing the altimeter system tests and inspections required by 91. Faa mandated slower burn rateflame spread in aircraft seat cushion materials in its federal aviation regulation far part 25 standards. Samples plazit polygal supplied the test material to ul llc for the investigation reported in this document.