FAA Fire Test Handbook
Bunsen burner test apparatus conforming to the fire test methods described in the FAA Aircraft Materials Fire Test Handbook.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Bunsen Burner Apparatus
The FAA Bunsen Burner Test Apparatus conforms to the fire test methods described in the FAA Aircraft Materials Fire Test Handbook for aircraft materials. It enables the user to test according to the following five Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) test methods:
Vertical Bunsen burner test for cabin and cargo compartment materials; 45-degree Bunsen burner test for cargo compartment liners and waste stowage compartment materials; horizontal Bunsen burner test for cabin, cargo compartment, and miscellaneous materials; 60-degree Bunsen burner test for electric wire; and the recommended procedure for the 4-ply horizontal flammability test for aircraft blankets.
Sample dimensions, quantities, mounting, substrate and conditioning requirements for this test are confirmed with you before testing begins. Contact our technical team for the sample requirements for your product.
ASTM D7309
Determines fundamental thermo-chemical data in seconds from 1–5 mg specimens and predicts fire properties of materials.
BS EN ISO 5659-2 · ASTM E662
Determines the specific optical density of smoke generated by solid materials and assemblies in a closed chamber.
Send us a datasheet or a short description of your product and we will tell you exactly which tests apply, before any testing is booked.
