What is the failure condition classification requirement for an FCC under ETSO-C203 A1?

The failure condition classification must be determined per CS-ETSO Subpart A, paragraph 2.4.

Which FCCs are subject to the requirements of ETSO-C203 A1?

Fire containment covers that are designed and manufactured on or after the date of this ETSO must meet the requirements to be identified with the applicable ETSO marking.

ETSO-C203 A1

Q: What marking requirements apply to a fire containment cover under ETSO-C203 A1?

Each FCC must bear, near the bottom edges on the two opposite long sides: 'FIRE CONTAINMENT COVER' in bold characters at least 150 mm (6 in) high, the substantiated protection time (e.g., 'Minimum protection duration 6 hours'), the IATA ULD ID (size) codes for compatible pallets and nets, and an expiration date in the format 'EXP YYYY-MM'. Additionally, markings per SAE AS6453 Sections 7.3 and 7.4 as amended in Appendix 1 are required.

Q: Which standard defines the minimum performance requirements for a fire containment cover under ETSO-C203 A1?

The minimum performance standard is SAE International AS6453, Fire Containment Cover-Design, Performance, and Testing Requirements, August 2013, as amended by Appendix 1 of ETSO-C203 A1.

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ETSO-C203 A1

ED Decision 2018/002/R

Fire Containment Cover (FCC)

1 Applicability

This ETSO provides the requirements which fire containment covers (FCCs) that are designed and manufactured on or after the date of this ETSO must meet in order to be identified with the applicable ETSO marking.

2 Procedures

2.1 General

Applicable procedures are detailed in CS-ETSO Subpart A.

2.2 Specific

None.

3 Technical Conditions

3.1 Basic

3.1.1 Minimum Performance Standard

Standards set forth in the SAE International AS6453, Fire Containment Cover-Design, Performance, and Testing Requirements, August 2013, as amended by Appendix 1 of this ETSO.

3.1.2 Environmental Standard

The required performance under the test conditions specified in SAE AS6453 Section 4.6 and Sections 6.1.2 through 6.1.5 as modified in the appendix of this TSO shall be demonstrated.

3.1.3 Software

None.

3.1.4 Airborne Electronic Hardware

None.

3.2 Specific

3.2.1 Failure Condition Classification

See CS-ETSO Subpart A, paragraph 2.4.

4 Marking

4.1 General

Marking as detailed in CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 1.2.

4.2 Specific

Each fire containment cover conforming to this Standard shall bear at least the following markings near the bottom edges on the two opposite long sides:

— ‘FIRE CONTAINMENT COVER’, in bold characters at least 150 mm (6 in) high,

— Substantiated protection time (e.g. ‘Minimum protection duration 6 hours’),

— The IATA ULD ID (size) codes for the pallets and nets with which the FCC can be used.

— Expiration date in the format ‘EXP YYYY-MM’.

In addition, each fire containment cover conforming to this Standard shall bear the markings identified in SAE AS6453 Section 7.3 and Section7.4 as amended in Appendix 1 of this ETSO

5 Availability of Referenced Document

See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 3.

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Source-Title: ETSO-C203 A1 View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-9309 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Amendedby: Amendment 13

Applicabilitydate: 20 February, 2018

Entryintoforcedate: 20 February, 2018

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2018/002/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: CS-ETSO

Typeofcontent: CS (Certification specification)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

ETSO-C203 A1

Fire Containment Cover (FCC)

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