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  • An Investigation of the FAA Vertical Bunsen Burner Flammability Test Method
    An Investigation of the FAA Vertical Bunsen Burner Flammability Test Method
    Cahill, Patricia
    1986-08-01 | PDF
    The vertical Bunsen burner test method, as specified in appendix F of the Federal Aviation Regulations-Part 25, was evaluated in order to update and clarify certain problem areas. Burner fuel, flame temperature and flame placement were investigated. It was determined that 1 methane gas can be used as a replacement or alternative to B-gas, 2 a minim ...
  • AvgasAutogas Comparison Winter Grade Fuels
    Avgas/Autogas Comparison: Winter Grade Fuels
    Ferrara, Augusto
    1986-07-01 | PDF
    This report describes dynamometer tests that simulated conditions found in a general-aviation aircraft. In these tests, automobile gasoline was tested and compared with aviation gasoline. The tendency for vapor lock and detonation was measured as a function of gasoline grade, Reid vapor pressure, and the age of the fuel.
  • Halon Extinguisher Agent Behavior in a Ventilated Small Aircraft
    Halon Extinguisher Agent Behavior in a Ventilated Small Aircraft
    Slusher, G. R. ;
    Wright, Joseph
    1986-06-01 | PDF
    Hand held fire extinguishers (Halon 1211 and Halon 1301) were evaluated in a four passenger Cessna Model 210C aircraft. The aircraft was operated in the FAA's Technical Center airflow facility under simulated flight conditions. Extinguishers were discharged without fires to determine the dissipation rate and toxicity levels of Halon extinguishing a ...
  • A Vortex Model for Wall Flame Height
    A Vortex Model for Wall Flame Height
    Eklund, Thor I.
    1985-09-01 | PDF
    A two-dimensional vortex model is developed to describe flames on burning walls. The flame is considered a region of intense vorticity generation and is modeled by an equivalent vortex filament. Flame height is predicted by matching the induced airflow to stoichiometric requirements based on wall mass loss rate or energy release rate. The vortex mo ...
  • The Role of Aircraft Panel Materials in Cabin Fires and their Properties
    The Role of Aircraft Panel Materials in Cabin Fires and their Properties
    Quintiere, J.G. ;
    Babrauskas, V.
    1985-06-01 | PDF
    Analyses were performed on full-scale aircraft post-crash fire data. In particular the rate and involvement of aircraft wall and ceiling panels are examined. For two full-scale experiments the energy release rate of the interior cabin furnishings were estimated and an estimate of ceiling ignition computed. Also an extensive set of measurements, by ...
  • Wall Flames and Implications for Upward Flame Spread
    Wall Flames and Implications for Upward Flame Spread
    Quintiere, James G. ;
    Harkleroad, Margaret
    1985-06-01 | PDF
    New Concepts are addressed for predicting he flame spread on materials from laboratory measurements. It focuses on heat transfer which precipitates and preces upward flame spread on a vertical surface. Six materials have been featured in this study as well as in past related studies. Their flame spread properties are presented. In this particular s ...
  • Suppression and Control of Class C Cargo Compartments Fires
    Suppression and Control of Class C Cargo Compartments Fires
    Blake, David
    1985-02-01 | PDF
    A total of 23 fire tests were conducted in a 2357-cubic foot simulated class C cargo compartment. Various lining materials, fire sources, loading configurations, and smoke detectors were used to determine the ability of class C cargo compartments to control fires. The simulated class C cargo compartment did not successfully control the test fires i ...
  • Preliminary Evaluation of an Improved Flammability Test Method for Aircraft Materials
    Preliminary Evaluation of an Improved Flammability Test Method for Aircraft Materials
    Sarkos, Constantine ;
    Filipczak, Robert A.
    1984-12-01 | PDF
    Small-scale flammability test methods were evaluated by comparing data obtained on a series of interior honey-comb panels with fire test results obtained with a 1/4-scale cabin model.
  • A Research Study of the Assessment of Escape Impairment by Irritant Combustion Gases in Postcrash Aircraft Fires
    A Research Study of the Assessment of Escape Impairment by Irritant Combustion Gases in Postcrash Aircraft Fires
    Kaplan, Harold L. ;
    Grand, Arthur F.
    1984-09-01 | PDF
    The primary objective of this research program was to assess the potential of representative combustion gases to impair human escape from a post-crash aircraft fire environment. A non-human primate model (juvenile savannah baboon) and an operant behavioral task were used to measure the individual effects of hydrogenchloride (HCL), carbonmonoxide (C ...
  • QuasiSteady Analysis of Aircraft Panel Flammability
    Quasi-Steady Analysis of Aircraft Panel Flammability
    Eklund, Thor I.
    1984-06-01 | PDF
    The purpose of this analysis is the development of a model that relates polymeric material properties to ignitability. The model is developed for a test for ignitability of large-scale aircraft honeycomb panels orientation.
  • Evaluation of an Improved Flame Resistant Aircraft Window System
    Evaluation of an Improved Flame Resistant Aircraft Window System
    Geyer, George B. ;
    Urban, Charles H.
    1984-05-01 | PDF
    Information was obtained by conducting a series of representative fire modeling experiments of aircraft cabin window systems employing salvaged segments of a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 aircraft. Experiments were performed in which a thermally improved window system was installed adjacent to a standard window configuration and exposed to flame impingem ...
  • Decision Analysis Model for Passenger Aircraft Fire Safety with Application to FireBlocking of Seats
    Decision Analysis Model for Passenger Aircraft Fire Safety with Application to Fire-Blocking of Seats
    Hall, John R. ;
    Stiefel, S. Wayne
    1984-03-01 | PDF
    This report develops a generic model for analysis of the costs and benefits of fire-risk reducing strategies related to passenger airlines. The model calculates incremental costs for installing and 0perating these options. It also calculates estimated lives saved and property damage avoided, and it provides rules for combining costs and benefits in ...
  • Aircraft Seat Fire Blocking Layers Effectiveness and Benefits Under Various Scenarios
    Aircraft Seat Fire Blocking Layers: Effectiveness and Benefits Under Various Scenarios
    Hill, R. G. ;
    Brown, L. J.
    1984-02-01 | PDF
    Full-scale tests were conducted utilizing the C133 test article located in the Full-Scale Fire Test Facility to determine the benefits that could be derived from fire blocking aircraft passenger seats. Various fire scenarios were selected and tests conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of various blocking materials. The scenarios selected fell in ...
  • Extinguisher Agent Behavior in a Ventilated Small Aircraft
    Extinguisher Agent Behavior in a Ventilated Small Aircraft
    Slusher, G. R. ;
    Wright, J.
    1984-01-01 | PDF
    Hand-held Halon 1211 fire extinguishers were evaluated in a four-place Cessna Model 210C aircraft. The aircraft was operated in an airflow facility under simulated flight conditions. Extinguishers of 2.5 pound capacity were discharged to determ1ne the dissipation rate and toxicity levels of Halon 1211 extinguishing agents. Agent concentrations diss ...
  • Study on Transport Airplane Unplanned Water Contact
    Study on Transport Airplane Unplanned Water Contact
    Johnson, Dick
    1984-01-01 | PDF
    This study provides for an identification of accident scenario(s) and associated occupant risks and survival equipment needs, relating to the inadvertent or unplanned water contact of transport category airplanes. This identification was obtained, in part, from the results of contractual studies of transport accident data. The subject study conclud ...
  • Application of Thermochemical Modeling to Aircraft Interior Polymeric Materials II Multilayered Seat Cushions
    Application of Thermochemical Modeling to Aircraft Interior Polymeric Materials II - Multilayered Seat Cushions
    Dokko, Won ;
    Ramohalli, Kumar
    1983-10-01 | PDF
    This report summarizes the results from a twelve-month study of applying thermochemical modeling to multilayered polymeric materials, passenger aircraft seat cushions. The use of fire-blocking layer(s) between the foam cushion and the covering fabric has been studied extensively to minimize fire hazards from aircraft seats. The objectives of this w ...
  • A Laboratory Test for Evaluating the Fire Containment Characteristics of Aircraft Class D Cargo Compartment Lining Material
    A Laboratory Test for Evaluating the Fire Containment Characteristics of Aircraft Class D Cargo Compartment Lining Material
    Brown, Louis J., Jr. ;
    Cole, Charles R.
    1983-10-01 | PDF
    The Federal Aviation Administration Standard 2-gallon/hour burner was adapted to measure the burn-through resistance of aircraft cargo compartment lining materials. This laboratory test can subject lining samples to the fire conditions found in full-scale class D cargo compartment tests. A 5-minute test period is of adequate duration to evaluate th ...
  • Radiative Ignition and Opposed Flow Flame Spread Measurements on Materials
    Radiative Ignition and Opposed Flow Flame Spread Measurements on Materials
    Harkleroad, Margaret ;
    Quintiere, James G.
    1983-08-01 | PDF
    The purpose of this study is to develop a fire-testing method that relates material ignitability and flame spread in the creeping mode. The analytical approach involves parameters and solutions arising from transient heat condition to a semi-infinite solid. Experimental data are generated on an apparatus employing a radiant panel to provide a varyi ...
  • Correlation of LaboratoryScale Fire Test Methods for Seat Blocking Layer Materials With LargeScale Test Results
    Correlation of Laboratory-Scale Fire Test Methods for Seat Blocking Layer Materials With Large-Scale Test Results
    Brown, Louis J., Jr. ;
    Johnson, Richard M.
    1983-06-01 | PDF
    An interlaboratory study was conducted to determine the adaptability of various laboratory fire test devices to measure aircraft seat cushion blocking layer effectiveness. Full-scale tests conducted by the FAA have shown blocking layers to be an effective means of delaying aircraft seat cushion fire involvement when exposed to a large external fuel ...
  • Pressure Modeling of CharForming and Laminated Materials
    Pressure Modeling of Char-Forming and Laminated Materials
    Alpert, R. L.
    1983-06-01 | PDF
    The pressure modeling technique is used to study upward fire spread on fuel wall composed of char-forming or laminated materials. Time-resolved measurements are obtained at one-atmosphere (full-scale) and at elevated air pressure (model scales) to characterize fire growth in terms of rate of total mass loss, flame height, upward flame spread rate, ...
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