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fklein(at)orcasonline.com
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 9:01 pm Post subject: fabric flammability

Does anyone know whether or not fabrics for seats need meet FAR  

23.853(A) in our Europas?



If not, is there a lessor standard used in the fabric industry which  

might be of some guidance when selecting fabric for seat cushions?



Fred

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craigb(at)onthenet.com.au
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:55 am Post subject: fabric flammability

Fred might i suggest you talk to a marine (boat) fitter. The fitters I visit

on a weekly basis inform me that

larger vessels MUST use fire retardant fabrics and carpets now (in

australia) for health and safety reasons.

I have examined a few samples they had on hand and the carpet seems quite

light, but not very flexible. The

fabrics come in quite a good range of colours too. I have been toying with

the idea of lambs wool skins for my seat, which are fire proof, and warm for

those FL flights at sub zero temps. The only issue I can see is

the lint, and how often they would need to be laundered to keep them looking

good.



craig



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rampil

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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:56 am Post subject: Re: fabric flammability

Hi Fred,



In the US, for homebuilts, there are no requirements on cabin

materials. There is only common sense!



Ira

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fklein(at)orcasonline.com
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:01 am Post subject: fabric flammability

On Mar 12, 2009, at 6:56 AM, rampil wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   In the US, for homebuilts, there are no requirements on cabin  

 materials.


	


	Thanks Ira.



 	  Quote: 	
		   There is only common sense!


	


	I quite agree, hence my question about whether lessor standards  

exist. It occurred to me that the standard for commercial aircraft  

might be so onerous that other standards might exist for non- 

commercial installations.



	Of course, a case can be made that for the confined cabin volume and  

proximity to potential fire sources, the situation in a small aircraft  

requires even more stringent standards. As you suggest,

..common sense should prevail.



	Fred

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