Fire Testing
We provide Systems Fire Protection testing using our oil burner. Materials testing for Seat Cushions, Cargo liners and insulation and Flammability testing for all your material needs.
Fire Performance & Compliance Assurance
At Resonate Testing we offer a sophisticated, custom-built fire testing facility in addition with the in-depth technical and professional knowledge to fully understand your specific fire or flammability test requirements with precision. When it comes to ensuring the integrity of your products or components under fire conditions, demonstrating compliance with customer and international regulations becomes paramount.
An equally critical consideration is the impact of over-designed components, leading to increased costs, weight, or even non-compliance. Our fire testing services enable you to simulate the performance of your products during exposure to real-life fire scenarios. You will have the ability to evaluate your product’s capacity to continue to function, self-extinguish promptly, and prevent re-ignition.
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In aerospace fire and flammability testing, our skills extend to certification of interior cabin cargo compartment and insulation materials to fire testing of powerplant systems and fire walls. Operating a fire test facility with the ability to expose parts to a complete range on environmental and operational conditions applied for both flight and on-ground conditions.
Our particular forte is fire penetration testing for aircraft powerplant certification (AC20-135, ISO 2865, AS1055), where a range of operational conditions, from additional loading and vibration to airflows or internal fluids/oils at temperature and pressure can be included within the test.
We can also carry out material fire testing for Seat Cushions, Cargo Liners and Insulation and Flammability testing (vertical, horizontal and 45 degrees) in accordance with FAA Fire Test Handbook.
Our capabilities can be extended to other industries including construction, rail, automotive, energy, marine etc. and we are open to diversification into other sectors. Fire testing to other industry standards or your own bespoke testing requirements can all be catered for.
Advantage for Certification Ready Fire Testing
Resonate Testing provide a complete range of AC20-135 ISO2685 compliant propulsion level fire testing for large airplanes (FAR25, CS25, CAR525) Aircraft engines (FAR 33, CS-E, CAR 533), Helicopter (FAR27, CS27, CAR527 / FAR29, CS29, CAR529), small airplanes (FAR23, CS23, CAR523) etc.
Testing includes propulsion systems and externals including structures, seals, TRU’s and a wide range of fluid and electrical systems.
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Using both approved Kerosene burners and Sonic Burners we support a range of R&D, product development, and validation including certification level testing. We are happy to work to customer Qualification Test Procedures (QTP’s), although increasing clients realise significant benefits from discussing their requirements and compliance means with our engineers.
Fire Testing for Civil Aircraft Certification
Various test methods, advisories and guides are used to provide criteria used in determining the flame characteristics required to test various components used in aircraft engines, their nacelles and their other supporting structures.
Primary documents for propulsion-grade fire testing
ISO2685
Environmental Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment – Resistance to Fire in Designated Fire Zones, International Standards Organisation
AC 20-135
Powerplant Installation and Propulsion System Component Fire Protection Test Methods, Standards and Criteria, Revised 1990 – NOTE AC 20-135:Change 1
FAA Power Plant Engineering Report No. 3A
Standard Fire Test Apparatus and Procedure (For Flexible Hose Assemblies), Revised March 1978
Guidance Documentation
FAA Aircraft Material Fire Test Handbook
Chapter 11 Powerplant Hose Assemblies Test and Chapter 12 Powerplant Fire Penetration Test - used to determine the fire resistance components used in designated fire zones to damage due to flame and vibration for showing compliance with TSO C42, C53A, and C75. April 2000.
SAE AIR 1377A
Fire Test Equipment for Flexible Hose and Tube Assemblies, Revised January 1980.
SAE AS 1055
Fire Testing of Flexible Hose, Tube Assemblies, Coils, Fittings and Similar System Components, Revised 1978.
AS4273
Fire Testing of Fluid Handling Components for Aircraft Engines and Aircraft Engine Installations
RTCA DO -160G
Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment Section 26.0 Fire, Flammability.
SAE ARP5757
Fire Guidelines for Engine Component Tests Section 5.24.
AC 33.17-1 33.17-1 - Fire Prevention (Cancelled)