Failure to pass FAR 25.853 testing late in a completion center’s project drives a costly panic response. Often, the center must remove, refinish and replace components from the cabin. In some cases, whole interiors must be disassembled, reconfigured and reworked, devastating the project’s schedule and budgets.
Aircraft with twenty or more seats must also pass the FAR 25.853(d) test for heat release and smoke density. The regulation can add significant complexity and difficulty achieving passing scores.
This document explains why including OFPSI flame retardant products, techniques and expertise early in project planning can reduce or eliminate unwanted surprises in FAA flammability certification and improve the likelihood of a profitable engagement.
