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Aviation Flammability Testing Services

In addition to our fire protection and thermal management solutions, we offer flammability testing services for the aerospace/aviation industry.

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Powerplant Fire Penetration Test

This test is used to show compliance with FARs 25.867, 25.865, 25.1191, and 25.1193

Test Methods:

  • FAA Advisory Circular AC 20-135
  • FAA Fire Test Handbook, Chapter 12
  • RTCA DO-160G, Section 26
  • ISO 2685
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Vertical Bunsen Burner Test for Cabin and Cargo Compartment Materials

This test is used to determine the resistance of aircraft cabin and cargo compartment materials to a small Bunsen burner flame applied to the lower edge for either 12 or 60 seconds. The pass/fail criteria are based on the flame time of the sample after the burner is removed, drip flame time, and burn length, averaged across three test samples.

Test Methods:

  • 4 CFR 23, Appendix F, Part I(d)
  • 14 CFR 25, Appendix F, Part I(b)(4)
  • FAA Fire Test Handbook, Chapter 1
  • Boeing BSS 7230-F1/F2
  • Douglas DMS 1510 & 1511
  • RTCA DO-160G, Section 26.6.2

Horizontal Bunsen Burner Test for Cabin and Cargo Compartment Materials

This test is used to determine the resistance of aircraft cabin and cargo compartment materials to a small Bunsen burner flame applied at one edge for 15 seconds. The test measures the rate of flame travel across the sample between two points. Pass/fail is based on the burn rate averaged across three test samples.

Test Methods:

  • 14 CFR 23, Appendix F, Part I(e)
  • 14 CFR 25, Appendix F, Part I(b)(5)
  • FAA Fire Test Handbook, Chapter 3
  • FAA Advisory Circular AC 23-2A
  • Boeing BSS 7230-F3/F4
  • Douglas DMS 1505 & 1507
  • RTCA DO-160G, Section 26.6.3

Oil Burner Test for Cargo Compartment Lining Materials

This test is used to determine the flame penetration resistance of cargo compartment lining materials when the ceiling panel is exposed to a high intensity open flame for 5 minutes. The pass/fail criteria is based on flame penetration and the maximum temperature recorded above the ceiling panel.

Test Methods:

  • 14 CFR 25, Appendix F, Part III
  • FAA Fire Test Handbook, Chapter 8
  • Boeing BSS 7323
  • Douglas DMS 2273

Powerplant Hose Assemblies Test

This test is used to determine the capability of aircraft components and constructions to control the passage of fire in powerplant compartments. A test panel is exposed to a high intensity 2,000° open flame for either 5 minutes (fire-resistant) or 15 minutes (fireproof). The pass/fail criteria for panels are based on flame penetration and backside burning. Other components and equipment pass or fail based on continued operation after application of the flame.

This test is used to show compliance with FARs 25.867, 25.865, 25.1191, and 25.1193

Test Methods:

  • FAA Advisory Circular AC 20-135
  • FAA Fire Test Handbook, Chapter 10
  • RTCA DO-160G, Section 26.4 & 26.5
  • ISO 2685
  • Lockheed Martin D3M90001
  • Boeing BSS 7338
  • SAE AS 5127/2

Insulation Flammability and Flame Propagation Test

This test is used to determine the flammability and flame propagation characteristics of thermal and acoustic insulation when exposed to both a radiant heat source and a direct flame for 15 seconds. The pass/fail criteria are based on flame time and burn length.

Test Methods:

  • 14 CFR 23, Appendix F, Part II
  • 14 CFR 25, Appendix F, Part VI
  • FAA Fire Test Handbook, Chapter 23
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