Fire and Foams in Transport Applications — Aircraft

This paper deals with the application of foams within aircraft cabins, the associated resistance to fire standards contained in air-worthiness requirements and their relationship to the various potential fire risks. The results of international research into the improvement of these fire standards, with particular emphasis on the use of polyurethane foams within aircraft seat cushions is discussed. The results of CAA sponsored research undertaken by the Fire Research Station using different material combinations and different ignition sources are illustrated.