Fireworthiness of transport aircraft interior systemsThe fire worthiness of air transport interiors was evaluated. The effect of interior systems on the survival of passengers and crew in an uncontrolled transport aircraft fire is addressed. Modification of aircraft interior subsystem components which provide improvements in aircraft fire safety are examined. Three specific subsystem components, interior panels, seats and windows, offer the most immediate and highest payoff by modifying interior materials of existing aircrafts. It is shown that the new materials modifications reduce the fire hazards because of significant reduction in their characteristic flame spread, heat release, and smoke and toxic gas emissions.
Document ID
19820021408
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Parker, J. A. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Kourtides, D. A. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)