Large-scale aircraft lavatory and cargo compartment fire tests are described. Tests were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of these compartments to contain fire and smoke. Two tests were conducted and are detailed. Test 1 involved a production Boeing 747 lavatory of the latest design installed in an enclosure outside the aircraft, to collect gases and expose animals to these gases. Results indicate that the interior of the lavatory was completely burned, evolving smoke and combustion products in the enclosure. Test 2 involved a simulated Douglas DC-10 cargo compartment retro-fitted with standard fiberglass liner. The fire caused excessive damage to the liner and burned through the ceiling in two areas. Test objectives, methods, materials, and results are presented and discussed. (Author)


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    Title :

    Fire Safety Evaluation of Aircraft Lavatory and Cargo Compartments


    Contributors:
    D. A. Kourtides (author) / J. A. Parker (author) / C. J. Hilado (author) / R. A. Anderson (author) / E. Tustin (author)

    Publication date :

    1975


    Size :

    56 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English