CS-VLA 853 Compartment interiors
ED Decision 2003/18/RM
For the personnel compartment -
(a) The materials must be at least flame resistant.
(b) [Reserved.]
(c) If smoking is to be prohibited, there must be a placard so stating, and if smoking is to be allowed there must be an adequate number of self-contained removable ashtrays.
(d) Lines, tanks, or equipment containing fuel, oil, or other flammable fluids may not be installed in the personnel Compartment unless adequately shielded, isolated, or otherwise protected so that any breakage or failure of such an item would not create a hazard.
(e) Aeroplane materials located on the cabin side of the firewall must be self-extinguishing or be located at such a distance from the firewall, or otherwise protected, so that ignition will not occur if the firewall is subjected to a flame temperature of not less than 1100°C for 15 minutes. This may be shown by test or analysis. For self-extinguishing materials (except electrical wire and cable insulation and small parts that the Agency finds would not contribute significantly to the propagation of a fire), a vertical self-extinguishing test must be conducted in accordance with Appendix F or an equivalent method approved by the Agency. The average burn length of the material may not exceed 17 cm and the average flame time after removal of the flame source may not exceed 15 seconds. Drippings from the material test specimen may not continue to flame for more than an average of 3 seconds after failing.
EASA VLA Safety: Aircraft cabin interiors must use flame-resistant materials. Fuel lines must be shielded. Firewall materials must withstand high temperatures or be self-extinguishing, passing burn tests with limited flame spread and afterflame. Smoking rules require placards or ashtrays.
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