----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- A while back we were discussing interiors, and flammability requirements. I am going to be re-upholstering soon and was looking in AC 43.13 for the requirements. I was surprised to find in chapter 9 they differentiate between CAR3 aircraft and FAR 23. As far as I remember, our coupes are CAR3 certificated.
Paragraph 9-61 "the requirement for an interior of a CAR-3 aircraft that is used only in part 91 operations where smoking is not permitted is that the materials shall be flash-resistant...if fabric is bought in bulk to refurbish interior, seats and ceiling liners for a CAR-3 aircraft used in part 91 operations, a manufacturer's statement, declaring that the material meets the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or similar national standard for either flash resistance or flame resistance, would be acceptable, but only for a CAR-3 aircraft installation. A manufacturer's statement is acceptable due to neither the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) nor the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) having published an FAA fire standard for either flash or flame resistance for interior materials for CAR-3 aircraft. Since the FAA would accept and recognize the national standard, the mechanic would reference the manufacturer's statement and the national standard that the material meets in the aircraft's maintenance records." I talked to my local auto upholstery shop, and he said all of his auto and marine material meets ASTM standard for flame and flash resistance. He quoted me a mere $250.00 to reupholster the entire aircraft, including a headliner above the cavernous G model cargo pit. I really am not too worried about my upholstery killing me- I think that if there's ever a fire the header tank is going to get me long before the upholstery will. Jan Z Fresno CA 415G __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
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