Investigation of Experimental Lightweight Firewall Materials for A/C Engine Bay Applications.

Abstract

An evaluation of fire-resistant materials was conducted to identify possible replacements for stainless steel for use as aircraft firewalls. The materials were subjected to the standard firewall (MIL-I-83294), fire-penetration test. In addition, each sample passing this test was further evaluated on weight, thermal protection, and maintenance requirements. An attempt was made to correlate physical properties to fire penetration test performance, but was not successful due to the lack of physical property information. The report identifies those materials which should be developed for use as firewalls and fire-hardening materials on aircraft. Keywords: Fire Test, High Temperature Materials, Firewall, Fire Resistant, Thermal Protection. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA155765

Entities

People

  • J. J. Moyer

Organizations

  • Wright Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Composite Materials
  • Fire Protection
  • Fires
  • Maintenance Requirements
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Physical Properties
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Polyimide Resins
  • Resins
  • Standards
  • Surface Temperature
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

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  • Reinforced Composite Materials