Fuselage Burnthrough from Large Exterior Fuel Fires

Abstract

The burnthrough resistance of aircraft fuselages to external fuel fire was investigated in this test series. Three tests were conducted in a wheels-up mode and three in the wheels-down configuration. A comprehensive data base was developed documenting fire entry paths, burnthrough time, and cabin environmental conditions. The overall resistance of the two test intact aircraft fuselages to fire penetration was documented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA286295

Entities

People

  • Harry Webster

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Air Supplies
  • Aircrafts
  • Aviation Gasoline
  • Cameras
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fires
  • Fuselages
  • Heat Energy
  • Landing Gear
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Nose Wheels
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Spars
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Wheel Wells

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.