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Matt Dralle
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 Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 7:45 pm Post subject: Carpeting The Cabin Side of Firewall? |
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What's the common notion on carpeting the cabin side of the firewall? I often see aluminium foil backed insulation on the backside of firewalls, but I'm not sure I've seen carpet. Cars have it, but what about aircraft?
Matt Dralle
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Still Laying Out Carpet In CAD...
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gyoung
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Location: Republic of Texas
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| Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 7:16 am Post subject: Carpeting The Cabin Side of Firewall? |
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A number of certified aircraft use an insulated blanket on the firewall.
They have to contend with the flammability requirements for firewall
materials. The burn specs for material in contact with the firewall is
different than materials used on sidewalls and seats. It's not super
stringent, just a step up. Of course we don't technically have to follow
that but it's something to consider when choosing the material, whether
insulation or carpet. I'm sure there's wool carpeting out there that meets
the firewall spec. That said, the challenge would be getting around all the
firewall penetrations and structure. I think a lot of folks use the aluminum
backed insulation to piece it together and secure it with aluminum tape.
With carpet, you'd want it removable in the event of a brake fluid leak or
such. If you're up to it there's no reason not to.
Regards,
Greg Young - Houston (DWH)
RV-6 N6GY - project Phoenix
Navion N5221K - just an XXL RV-6A
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