Extensive fire resistance and mechanical property tests were conducted on sandwich configurations composed of resin-fiberglass laminates bonded with adhesive to Nomex honeycomb and foam core. The test results were used to select a combination of materials that would improve the fire safety of the airplane without sacrificing mechanical performance of the aircraft floor panels. A test panel is being service evaluated in a commercial aircraft.
Development of Lightweight, Fire-Retardant, Low-Smoke, High-Strength, Thermally Stable Aircraft Floor Paneling
1978
60 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Aircraft , Composite Materials , Transportation Safety , Aircraft construction materials , Fireproofing , Floors , Low density materials , Thermal stability , High strength , Combustion products , Flammability , Glass , Honeycomb cores , Impact resistance , Panels , Honeycomb laminates , Aircraft panels , Sandwich laminates , Fiberglass reinforced plastics , Fire resistance , Fire safety