F/A-18 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM · 2002. 1. 30. · NAVAL AVIATION SYSTEMS TE oAM F/A-18 FIRE...
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F/A-18 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMKeel Firewall Protection
Prepared For:FAA Tri-Annual Fire Protection ConferenceAtlantic City, NJOctober 25, 2001
Prepared By: Marco Tedeschi, F/A-18 Fire ProtectionNAVAIRSYSCOMAIR-4.3.5.1
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Background
• Fire protection for aircraft has been based on a primary concept of fire containment, with supplemental provisions for fire extinguishing equipment on some aircraft.
• Firewalls continue to be the first line of defense to contain fires within designated fire zones and to prevent flames from spreading to otherwise unprotected compartments.
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Scope
• Joint NAVAIR Fire Protection, Northrop Grumman and TA Mfg. test program was conducted to fire test various firewall/thermal shield panels and simulated components manufactured/assembled using the family of Fastblock® Sealant, Adhesive, coatings and Thermal Fire-Barrier Composite materials (TFBC).
• Materials are a newly developed silicone elastomer-based technology with exceptional tendency to transition to a durable ceramic char during exposure to fire.
• Fire test temperature and BTU requirements are considered to be severe and representative of in-flight fires in operational aircraft.
• No backside ignition requirement was taken from MIL-HDBK-221.
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Purpose
• Test and evaluate new fire-barrier technology concepts and materials
Goal
• Identify lighter, less costly firewall and heat shield materials technologies with improved performance that reduce installed and life cycle cost
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Fire Test Apparatus
• Test apparatus was a test fixture utilized by NAVAIR Fire Protection to conduct fire testing.
• Meets the test condition requirements contained in AS 1055B and FAA AC-20-135.
• Test apparatus consisted of a “Park” oil burner, model DPL with an Inconel nozzle and an exhaust throat measuring 6 in. by 11 in.
• Burner is adjusted to produce a flame at 2000± °F 150°F, 10 ± 1BTU/ft sq., per second, over a minimum area of 50 sq. in., for 15 minutes.
• Burner is incorporated with a fixture stand to support test articles and provide adjustment for the height of the test article over the flame.
• Burner is located at the NAVAIR Aircraft Fire Protection Test Pad Facility, Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD.
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How Is the Keel (Firewall) Constructed?
• Firewall Is Designed to Contain a Fuel-Fed Fire From An Engine or APU Bay– Designed To Withstand 2000 degree F Fire– Heat Flux of 10 Btu/ft2-sec– No Fire Penetration for 15 Minutes
• Not Designed To Protect Against Ballistic-Type Threats• Weight Penalty• Breach of Keel Immediately Compromises Firewall Integrity
• Firewall Testing Conducted Recently at the Pax River Aircraft Fire Protection Test Pad Facility
• Unprotected Firewall Section Tested • Various Fastblock Sealant Compounds Evaluated
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Firewall Testing
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Firewall Testing – Ti Panel Only
T = 30 SecondsT = 0 Seconds
Thermal InsulationTitanium at 700°F
Titanium at 700°F
T = 12 MinutesT = 6 Minutes
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Firewall Testing - Ti Panel Only
Back Side Temperature Profile
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0 min. 1 min. 2 min 3 min. 5 min. 10 min. 15 min.
Time, min.
Tem
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, F Flame Temperature
On Aluminum T-Extrution
Blank Ti Plate – Control
Heat Flux ~ 11 Btu/ft2-sec
Breeden, Tom, “F/A-18E/F, Test Report Of Fire Testing Conducted In Support Of Non Contractual Technical Authority Project, Titanium firewall Replacement with New Technology Materials,” Northrop Report No. NOR 00-303, 15 January 2001
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Firewall Testing – Ti Panel w/ FastblockTM
T = 30 SecondsT = 0 Seconds
Titanium at 700°F
T = 6 Minutes T = 12 Minutes
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Firewall Testing - Ti Panel w/ FastblockTM
Heat Flux ~ 11 Btu/ft2-sec
Back Side Temperature Profile
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0 min. 1 min. 2 min. 3 min. 5 min. 10 min. 15 min.
Time, min.
Tem
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Flame Temperature
On Aluminum T-Extrusion (FC TFBC Strip over fastener,¼” gap, 2” pitchBlank Ti Plate – Control (2” pitch)
Breeden, Tom, “F/A-18E/F, Test Report Of Fire Testing Conducted In Support Of Non Contractual Technical Authority Project, Titanium firewall Replacement with New Technology Materials,” Northrop Report No. NOR 00-303, 15 January 2001
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Summary
• Test and Evaluated Several FastblockTM Compounds• Verified No Backside Ignition After 15 Minutes• Significantly Lower Backside Temperatures Are Below Annealing
Temperature of Aluminum
• FastblockTM Approved For Use As Firewall Sealant on F/A-18E/F Aircraft– NSN Assigned