Advisory Circulars

This month we'll continue discussing the rules, regulations, and guidance material regarding fire testing. Last month we talked about the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). This month we'll discuss <strong> Advisory Circulars.</strong> <p>An Advisory Circular (AC) is a type of publication from the FAA that provides guidance for compliance with [...]

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

There are lots of different rules, regulations, and guidance material regarding fire testing. There are CFR regulations, Handbooks, Advisory Circulars, Policy Memos, industry standards... the list goes on. It's confusing, we know; we regularly get questions regarding this topic. Over the next couple months, our blog posts will focus on [...]

What is ISO 17025?

As of last month, we are officially accredited to ISO/IEC 17025! It's been a long and tedious process, but we're proud to be able to claim this accreditation. We've received some questions about this accreditation, so we'd like to take some time to answer those questions. <p><h2>What's so great about [...]

Oil Burner for Seat Cushion (Fireblock) Testing

The Oil Burner for Seat Cushion test (also known as the Fireblock test) is used to evaluate the burn resistance and weight loss characteristics of aircraft seat cushions when exposed to a high-intensity open flame. This test is typically used to show compliance to the requirements of 14 CFR 25.853(c), [...]

Who is Aeroblaze?

Happy New Year, and welcome to the Aeroblaze monthly blog! We'll be updating you monthly on new developments at our company and in our industry, or shedding some light on important rules and regulations that may apply to you. For our first post, we'd like to tell you a little [...]