Airbus Standard: ABD 0031 – Aircraft Material Flame Retardant Test, Fire Test

Airbus Standard: ABD 0031 – Aircraft Material Flame Retardant Test, Fire Test

Because aircraft carry a large number of passengers, the fire risk is high and escape is difficult, so the required flame retardant performance level is also very strict.

material flame retardant testing, Fire Testing to prove

--acceptable control of fire hazard 

--acceptable control of the total level of heat, smoke and toxic gases when all major material surfaces are exposed to fire sources 

--materials or items required to be used as fireproof boards, as well as materials and items required to function when exposed to fire sources, should achieve acceptable fireproof performance  

fire protection materials 

--products (sealing rings) 

--Fire retardant coating  

--Fireproof glue 

--cables 

--Fire retardant fabrics (curtains, seat covers, carpets, etc.) 

 Standard ABD 0031 Test Method – Flame Retardant Test of Aircraft Materials, Fire Test 

• combustion is performed according to ABD 0031- 7.1.2 (AITM 2.0002 B/A)  

• Combustion smoke density test is conducted according to ABD 0031- 7.3.1 (AITM 2.0007)  

• Combustion smoke toxicity test is conducted according to ABD 0031- 7.4 (AITM 3.0005) 

• heat release test is conducted according to ABD 0031 (AITM 2.0006)  

• Horizontal combustion test conducted according to ABD 0031-7.1.3/-7.1.4 (AITM 2.0003):  

• 45° combustion test ABD 0031- 7.1.5 conducted  

Far 25.853 Test Method – Flame Retardant Testing of Aircraft Materials, Fire Testing 

• vertical burning test is conducted in accordance with 14 FAR 25.853 b(4)), (App. F to part 25 part I § (a), 12-second vertical burning test and 60-second vertical burning test

• density test is conducted according to 14 FAR 25.853 (d), (App. F to part 25, part V)  heat release test is conducted according to 14 FAR 25.853 (d), Appendix F, Part IV  

• seats are constructed in accordance with 14 FAR 25.853 (c, App.F to part II)  

• Horizontal burning test performed in accordance with 14 FAR 25.853 b(2,3), (App. F to part 25 part I § (a),(1)  

• rack fire test is conducted according to 14 FAR 25.855 (App. F to part III)  

• 45° combustion test 14 FAR 25.853 (b), (App. F to part 25, part I § (6)) performed