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International Aircraft Systems Fire Protection
Working Group Atlantic City, NJ November 5-6, 2003
Aircraft Cargo Compartment Fire Detection
David Blake FAA Technical Center Atlantic City
Airport, NJ. 08405 Phone [phone] email
dave.blake_at_faa.gov
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Model Validation Testing
Volume 3500 cubic feet. Ventilation 850 CFM
DC-10 Below Floor Cargo Compartment
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DC-10 Cargo Compartment. No Ventilation
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Future Activities
Conduct initial validation tests in DC-10 3500
ft3 compartment with 850 CFM airflow. Continue
to develop flow rates and temperatures to mimic
CO2 and CO production from flaming resin
block Conduct additional validation tests using
other aircraft cargo compartments and actual
aircraft smoke detectors after release of code
to FAA.