I would have to agree with the flame test, my A&P tells me I should proform this test and keep the sample in the log book.
You note the replacement fabric as a owner supplied part/material and include the sample you tested.... keeps the log entries pretty clean. ----- Original Message ----- From: John Cooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2000 3:32 PM Subject: Re: [COUPERS] people new to aircraft ownership > In a message dated 00-01-06 18:12:43 EST, you write: > > > do you suppose fire-resistant kiddie jeans material passes the FAA's burn > > tests? > > > > I happen to dislike Naugahyde and its clones, and think jeans pockets > would > > be great to hold all those little gizmos that clutter the cockpit > > > > plus denim is washable and readily available for people who spill or slop > > stuff like I do > > > > Candy > Candy: > > I had a (friendly) FAA inspector question the suitability of the material my > seats were covered with. He cut a small sample from underneath and put a > match to it. When he pulled the match away the flame (on the material, not > the match) went out. He said this was OK and let me go. He said if it was > "self sustaining" it was no good. (This is serious, not a joke.) > > As far as the saw dust goes, I hope that no one who didn't know better would > go ahead and try it without checking with their A&P first. After all, that > saw dust does not have the FAA seal of approval on it . (Unless it's made > from aircraft grade spruce) > > Curley > > __________________________________________________________________________ __ ____ > To unsubscribe from this list please send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _____________________________________________________________ > Get your favorite topic delivered daily. > http://www.topica.com/t/11 __________________________________________________________________________ ______ To unsubscribe from this list please send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________________________ Get your favorite topic delivered daily. http://www.topica.com/t/11
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