We Simplify Your FAA Safety Testing & Certification Requirements
ApexFlame LLC is a recognized center of excellence for flammability testing services. We are qualified to satisfy your flammability testing requirements, with over 20 years of aviation experience. Local access to FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) and the ability to support Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) Unit Member functions.
Count on ApexFlame for rapid turnaround on flammability tests from receipt of your material or design specifications, even if we construct your samples. Test reports are frequently issued the same day we run your test.
From generating test plans to performing in-house conformity inspections, ApexFlame’s experienced team of flammability testing experts, ensure your flammability testing requirements are achieved.
If you are a supplier, we provide you with a Flammability Certificate.
If you are an installer and require FAA engineering approval on an 8110-3 certificate, we can accommodate you.
If you are not sure what type of testing you need, call us. We offer free consulting services to guide you through the FAA requirements.
| FLAMMABILITY TEST REQUESTED | SAMPLE QTY / SIZE NEEDED | |
|---|---|---|
| FAA PART 25 APPENDIX F: | ||
| Part I (a)(1)(ii): | Vertical (12 Second) | 5 Pieces: 3” x 12” (75mm x 305mm) |
| Part I (a)(1)(i): | Vertical (60 Second) | 5 Pieces: 3” x 12” (75mm x 305mm) |
| Part I (a)(1)(iv): | Horizontal (2.5 in/min Burn Rate) | 5 Pieces: 3” x 12” (75mm x 305mm) |
| Part I (a)(1)(v): | Horizontal (4.0 in/min Burn Rate) | 5 Pieces: 3” x 12” (75mm x 305mm) |
| Part I (a)(2)(iii): | 45 Degree (Cargo Floors) | 3 Pieces: 10” x 10” (250mm x 250mm) |
| Part I (a)(3): | 60 Degree (Wire) | 10 feet (3.0 Meters) |
| FAA Materials Fire Test Handbook: | ||
| Chapter 10 | Waste Stowage Compartments | *contact ApexFlame for details |
| Chapter 18 | Airline Blanket | 1 Blanket |
| Chapter 22 | Cotton Swab Test for Thermal Acoustic Insulation Blankets | 16” x 24” (406 mm x 610 mm) |
Horizontal & Vertical test specimens that are of a woven fiber (Grospoint, denim, silk, etc.) must be tested in both the warp and fill (weft) directions. This will require 5 specimens (3”x 12”) cut parallel to the roll (warp direction) and 5 specimens (3” x 12”) cut perpendicular to the roll (fill direction).
Horizontal & Vertical test specimens of a Non-woven material (vinyl, plastic, foam, wood, etc…) require 5 (3”x 12”) specimens cut from any direction.
The pass or fail of a test is based on the average results of the tested specimens so if there is any concern on a specimen’s flammability quality additional specimens may help keep the average under the test limits.