Flame Retardant Property Tester
Category：Flammability Tester
Introduction
The Civil Aviation Aircraft Interior Non-metallic Materials Flame Retardant Property Tester is designed for combustion performance testing of non-metallic materials used in aircraft cabins. It evaluates flame retardancy according to international and Chinese civil aviation standards, ensuring materials meet safety and airworthiness requirements.
Application
(1) Crew and Passenger Cabin Areas: Ceiling panels, interior walls, partitions, galley structures, cabinet linings, floor coverings, textiles (curtains/coverings), seat cushions, padding, coated fabrics (decorative/non-decorative), leather products, trays/kitchen equipment, electrical conduits, air ducts, joints/edge covers, cargo compartment linings, floor panels, cargo covers, transparent enclosures, molded/thermoformed components, duct joints/edge trims.
(2) Non-crew/Passenger Cargo Areas: Insulation blankets, cargo protective covers, tie-down equipment, containers, and ULDs for each cargo compartment.
Standards
- FAR25.853 (FAA Airworthiness Standards for Transport Category Aircraft)
- CCAR-25-R4.853 (Chinese Civil Aviation Regulations Appendix F Part I)
- HB5469-2014 (Civil Aircraft Cabin Non-metallic Material Combustion Test Method)
- HB5470-2014 (Civil Aircraft Cabin Non-metallic Material Combustion Performance Requirements)
- RTCA/DO-160G Section G26.6.2/G26.6.3/G26.6.4 (Environmental Test Procedures)
Key Parameters
| Parameter Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Test Types | Vertical burning, horizontal burning, 45° inclination, 60° inclination |
| Combustion Chamber | Multi-functional shared chamber for vertical/horizontal/45° tests; Independent 60° test chamber; Tempered glass observation window |
| Burner System | Bunsen burner: nozzle ID Ф9.5±0.1mm; vapor nozzle Ф0.9±0.03mm; air inlet height 100±10mm; dual burners; flame height 20–100mm (adjustable) |
| Timing System | Multi-phase timing: burning/drip flame/smothering; 0.1s accuracy; max 99.99h |
| Measurement Systems | Caliper 1.0mm resolution; K-type thermocouple 1.2–1.5mm; temperature meter 0–1000°C, 1°C resolution; backup stopwatch 0.1s precision |
| Fixture System | Stainless steel: horizontal, vertical, 45°/60° inclined frames |
Features
(1) Multi-functional modular system supporting vertical, horizontal, and inclined burning tests.
(2) High-precision Bunsen burner system with adjustable flame height and angles (0°/45°/60°/90°).
(3) Multi-phase timing system with 0.1s accuracy.
(4) Stainless steel fixtures with horizontal, vertical, and inclined orientations.
(5) Tempered glass observation window for safe monitoring of combustion behavior.
(6) Comprehensive measurement systems: calipers, K-type thermocouples, temperature meters, and backup stopwatch.
Accessories
(1) Modular test fixtures (horizontal, vertical, inclined)
(2) Bunsen burners and burner nozzles
(3) Temperature sensors and thermocouples
(4) Control and timing system
(5) Combustion chamber observation window
FAQ
1. What is this product?
It is a laboratory tester for evaluating the flame retardant performance of non-metallic materials used in aircraft interiors.
2. What is this product used for?
To assess vertical, horizontal, and inclined flame spread and combustion behavior of cabin materials for compliance with civil aviation standards.
3. What is the working principle of this product?
The system exposes materials to controlled flame sources while measuring burning duration, flame spread, and material response using precise timing and temperature monitoring.
4. Why is this product important?
It ensures the safety and airworthiness of aircraft cabins by verifying that interior materials meet strict flame retardancy requirements.
5. What industries is this product suitable for?
Civil aviation manufacturers, aircraft maintenance and inspection facilities, material testing laboratories, and aviation safety regulatory bodies.
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