Class D to Class C Cargo Compartment Conversions for Fire Protection Systems in Transport Category Aircraft 2003-01-3068
As a result of the 1996 Valujet accident, the United States Federal Aviation Regulations Sec 121.314(c) require that after March 19, 2001, each Class D cargo compartment must meet the requirements of FAR 25.857(c) and FAR 25.858 for Class C cargo compartments and all cargo operation aircraft may have the Class D compartments meet the requirements of FAR 25.857(e) for Class E.
This paper addresses issues relative to the conversion from Class D to Class C cargo compartments for the design and installation of fire detection systems, fire suppression systems, flight deck indications, systems description and system operation, certification testing, certification, updating of aircraft flight and technical manuals, and continued airworthiness.
The paper addresses typical systems that are currently installed in the United States as well as those that are being considered and installed in other countries.
Citation: Hariram, S., "Class D to Class C Cargo Compartment Conversions for Fire Protection Systems in Transport Category Aircraft," SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-3068, 2003, https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-3068. Download Citation
Author(s):
Sham S. Hariram
Pages: 14
Event:
World Aviation Congress & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 2003 Transactions Journal of Aerospace-V112-1
Related Topics:
Fire detection
Fire suppression
Aircraft
Fire
Airworthiness
Certification
Regulations
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