- 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.