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Author: Ramsden, J. M.
Title: Fire-Hard Airliner.
Journal: Flight International, Vol. 129, No. 4011, 27-30, May 17, 1986
Keywords: aircraft hazards | aircraft safety | fire prevention | aircraft fires | aircraft compartments | fabrics | fire fighting | flame retardants | flammability | flash point | flashback | plastics | toxic hazards
Identifiers: aircraft
Abstract: Recent aircraft cabin fires have emphasized the need to "fire hard" the aircraft. A number of approaches are discussed: limit choice of ceiling, wall, partition, etc. paneling. Structural improvement of the aircraft also is discussed.