Reaction Tests and fire resistance
The Recoll Fire Laboratory is recognized as one of the major players in the field of aeronautical fire testing for many years and more recently in the Railway, automotive,…
The fire tests carried out within our laboratories are recognised and accepted by the various authorities (EASA/FAA/….) and order-giver (AIRBUS/BOEING/DASSAULT….).
SERVICES provided by Recoll:
- Qualification/certification of materials and assemblies
- Writing and follow-up of Fire Test Plans.
- Orientation Tests and technical support
- Advice on regulatory aspects
- Training on regulatory and technical aspects in the aerospace sector
Why Contact Recoll:
- A controlled budget
- A turnaround time of less than five days
- A contact person/expert adviser made available
- A technical team recognized in France, Europe and the International
Aeronautics: FAA/EASA
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| Topic | CS/FAR 25, Appendix F |
| Flammability & Flame Propagation | |
| Vertical Bunsen Burner, 60s (1) (2) (3) | Part. I, § (a) (1) (i) |
| Vertical Bunsen Burner, 12s (1) (2) (3) | Part. I, § (a) (1) (ii) & (iii) |
| Horizontal Bunsen Burner, 15s (1) (2) (3) | Part. I, § (a) (1) (iv) |
| Horizontal Bunsen Burner, 15s (1) (2) (3) | Part. I, § (a) (1) (v) |
| 60 ° Bunsen Burner, 30s (1) (2) (Cable/WIRE) | Part. I, § (a) (3) |
| 60 ° Bunsen Burner, 30s (1) (2) (Heat shrinkable Tubing) | Part. I, § (a) (3) |
| Flammability of Seat cushions (2) | Part II |
| Heat Release | |
| Heat Release (2) | Part. Iv |
| Smoke density | |
| Smoke Density (2) Flaming Mode Only | Part. V |
| Flame Penetration | |
| 45 ° Bunsen Burner Test, 30s (1) (2) (3) | Part I, § (a) (2) (ii) & (iii) |
| Flame Penetration resistance of Cargo compartments liners (2) | Part III |
| Flame Penetration of Thermal/Acoustic Insulation (2) | Part VII |
(1) DASSAULT AVIATION qualified
(2) FAA referenced
(3) NADCAP accredited
Aeronautics: AIRBUS
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The Recoll Fire Laboratory is qualified by AIRBUS for the tests listed below
| Topic | AITM (ABD0031) |
| Flammability & Flame Propagation | |
| Vertical Bunsen Burner, 60s | AITM 2.0002 A |
| Vertical Bunsen Burner, 12s | AITM 2.0002 B |
| Horizontal Bunsen Burner, 15s | AITM 2.0003 A |
| Horizontal Bunsen Burner, 15s | AITM 2.0003 B |
| 60 ° Bunsen Burner, 30s (Cable/WIRE) | AITM 2.0005 |
| 60 ° Bunsen Burner, 30s (Heat shrinkable Tubing) | AITM 2.0038 |
| Heat Release | |
| Heat Release | AITM 2.0006 |
| Smoke density | |
| Smoke density Flaming Mode Only | AITM 2.0007 A |
| Smoke density Flame and Non-Flaming Mode | AITM 2.0007 B |
| Smoke density Electrical Wire/Cable for Power Supply | AITM 2.0008 A |
| Smoke density Electrical and Non-electrical Cable for Signal/Data Transmission | AITM 2.0008 A/B |
| Smoke toxicity | |
| Smoke toxicity | AITM 3.0005 |
| Flame Penetration | |
| 45 ° Bunsen Burner Test, 30s | AITM 2.0004 |
Rail: EN 45545 (orientation)
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| Topic | Railway Tests |
| Measurement of MAHRE | ISO 5660-1 |
| Smoke Density (Ds (4), VOF (4) | ISO 5659-2 |
| Smoke Density (Dsmax) | ISO 5659-2 |
| Smoke toxicity (ITCG) | ISO 5659-2 |
| Oxygen Index | ISO 4589-2 |
Tests according to the requirements: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R9, R10, R11, R12, R17, R19, R21 and R24
Other
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| ISO 5660-1 | |
| ISO 5659-2 | |
| ISO 4589-2 | |
| UL 94 Rating | |
| MVSS 302 | |
| ISO 3795 |
