BSS 7303 Aircraft Material Fire Test - Oil Burner Seat Cushion Fire Prevention

In the aviation industry, the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is one of the largest global authoritative organizations that globally represent the safety standard of civil aviation in the country. The flammability test requirements applicable to aircraft materials regulated by this organization are described in Annex F of 14 CFR (FAR) Part 25.

There are a wide variety of flammability tests required for aircraft materials, according to FAR 25.853, 25.855, and 25.856 practices established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The main fire tests performed in advanced laboratories are:

• Vertical bunsen burner test for cabin and cargo compartment materials
• 45 degree bunsen burner test for cargo compartment liners and waste compartment material, horizontal bunsen burner test for cabin, cargo compartment and miscellaneous materials
• 60 degree bunsen burner test for electric wire
• Smoke testing for cabinet materials
• Toxicity testing for cabinet materials

These tests are valid not only for the USA but also for all other countries, and these requirements must be met in the aviation industry. In addition, aircraft producing companies such as Boeing and Airbus develop their own flammability test regulations based on FAA regulations.

The oil burn test for seat cushions as defined in BSS 7303, a Boeing Safety Standard, is used to determine the combustion resistance and weight loss characteristics of seat cushions when exposed to a high-intensity open flame..

The sample requirements used in this test method were determined as follows:

• 4 backrests (457mm x 635mm x 51mm)
• 4 seat cushions (457 mm x 508 mm x 102 mm)

A sample consisting of both the lower and back cushion is placed in the seat frame test fixture while the test is being performed. The sample is exposed to a high intensity open flame for two minutes. At the end of the test, the weight loss is calculated and the burn lengths on the four faces of the cushions are measured. Calculate the average weight loss and burn lengths for the three test specimens.

Among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it provides for businesses in various sectors, our organization also provides oil-burning seat cushion fire prevention test services in case of combustion of Boeing aircraft material, within the scope of BSS 7303 standard, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment.