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By:
Date:
Federal AviationAdministration
International Aircraft Materials Fire Test
Working Group
Update Handbook Chapters
IAMFT WG, Cologne, Germany
Tim Marker, FAA Technical Center
June 23, 2010
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Update on Part 25 Flammability Rule and Handbook ChaptersJune 23, 2010
Eleven Task Groups:1. Seat Oil Burner for Cushioning
2. Seat Structure
3. Cargo Liner
4. OSU
5. Bunsen Burner
6. Radiant Panel for Insulation
7. Insulation Burnthrough
8. Radiant Panel for Ducting
9. Radiant Panel for Wire
10. Radiant Panel for Fuselage Skin
11. Evacuation Slide
+ Continued Task Group on Heat Flux
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Update on Part 25 Flammability Rule and Handbook ChaptersJune 23, 2010
Incorporate sonic burner
Incorporate lightweight seat criteria
Seat Oil Burner for Cushioning
Update Advisory Material
Testing of other padded areas (footrests, headrests, ottomans)
Large surface areas on seats (either small part or not!)
Incorporate testing of inflatable bladders
Incorporate testing of non-traditional materials used in place of foam
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Update on Part 25 Flammability Rule and Handbook ChaptersJune 23, 2010
Develop new Handbook Chapter to include test using sonic burner
If seat structure is other than aluminum:
1. Test for composite structure
2. Test for magnesium-alloy structure
Seats – Flammability of Structure
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Update on Part 25 Flammability Rule and Handbook ChaptersJune 23, 2010
Cargo Liner – FlammabilityIncorporate sonic burner
Update Advisory Material
Include testing criteria for seams, joints, fastening systems, light fixtures
Include testing criteria for cargo liner patches, repair
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Update on Part 25 Flammability Rule and Handbook ChaptersJune 23, 2010
OSUUpdate Handbook Chapter, incorporate similarity results
Incorporate Handbook OSU Minimum Checklist
Fix Heat Flux Problem – Develop Aviation Standard?
(Applies To Test Methods With Heat Flux Requirements)
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Update on Part 25 Flammability Rule and Handbook ChaptersJune 23, 2010
Bunsen Burner Test (or similar)Update Handbook Chapter
Update Advisory Material
Include testing criteria for carpeting
Include testing criteria for curtains
For example, B-gas will be removed, and current manufacturers of Bunsen burners will be added
Incorporate the latest upgrades
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Update on Part 25 Flammability Rule and Handbook ChaptersJune 23, 2010
Radiant Panel Test for InsulationWrite Handbook Chapter for this test method
For example, in the Rule, use of an Air Propane panel is acceptable but in the Handbook it will be eliminated.
Update Advisory Material
Include information on electrical panel specs
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Update on Part 25 Flammability Rule and Handbook ChaptersJune 23, 2010
Burnthrough Test for InsulationWrite Handbook Chapter for this test method incorporating sonic burner
Update Advisory Material
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Update on Part 25 Flammability Rule and Handbook ChaptersJune 23, 2010
Radiant Panel Test for Ducting MaterialsWrite Handbook Chapter for this test method
• Update test method (as needed) found in Appendix B of FAA Report # DOT/FAA/AR-08/4
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Update on Part 25 Flammability Rule and Handbook ChaptersJune 23, 2010
Radiant Panel Test for Wiring Materials
Write Handbook Chapter for this test method
• Conduct Round Robin to determine test precision (ASTM E 691-99).
• Update test method (as needed) found in Appendix A of FAA Report # DOT/FAA/AR-10/2
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Update on Part 25 Flammability Rule and Handbook ChaptersJune 23, 2010
Radiant Panel Test for Nonmetallic Skin
Write Handbook Chapter for this test method
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Update on Part 25 Flammability Rule and Handbook ChaptersJune 23, 2010
Radiant Heat Test for Evac Slide Materials
Update Handbook Chapter for this test method
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Update on Part 25 Flammability Rule and Handbook ChaptersJune 23, 2010
Task Group Chairmen1. Seat Oil Burner for Cushioning (Pat Cahill)
2. Seat Structure (Tim Marker)
3. Cargo Liner (Tim Marker)
4. OSU (Mike Burns)
5. Bunsen Burner (Dung Do)
6. Radiant Panel for Insulation (Pat Cahill)
7. Insulation Burnthrough (Rob Ochs)
8. Radiant Panel for Ducting (John Reinhardt)
9. Radiant Panel for Wire (John Reinhardt)
10. Radiant Panel for Fuselage Skin (Rob Ochs)
11. Evacuation Slide (Dung Do)
+ Continued Task Group on Heat Flux (Mike Burns)
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Update on Part 25 Flammability Rule and Handbook ChaptersJune 23, 2010
Task Groups:
•One Representative per Company per Group
•Limit of Two Task Groups per Person
•First Meeting of Task Groups Week of Oct.25
•Time Frame Target – 2 Years.