Fire Containment Cover - Design, Performance, and Testing Requirements
AS6453A
This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) specifies the minimum design and performance criteria and testing methods of fire containment covers (FCCs) used either:
a
In those cargo compartments of civil transport aircraft where they constitute one means of complying with applicable airworthiness regulations, or
b
On a voluntary basis, when deemed appropriate by operators to improve fire protection in aircraft cargo compartments where airworthiness regulations do not mandate their use.
Rationale:
Revision of AS6453 first edition issued 01-22-2013 (reference of TSO-C203) to meet concerns exposed by the FAA and add results of testing experience.
