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AC 20-135A - Powerplant Installation and Propulsion System Component Fire Protection Test Methods, Standards, and Criteria

Document Information

Number
20-135A
Title
Powerplant Installation and Propulsion System Component Fire Protection Test Methods, Standards, and Criteria
Status
Active
Date issued
2025-09-29
Office of Primary Responsibility
AIR-625, Interactive Org Chart: Engine & Propulsion Section
Description

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for powerplant fire testing and recognizes the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Aerospace Standard (AS) 6826, Powerplant Fire Test Standards, as an acceptable Means of Compliance (MoC) for demonstrating compliance to the applicable regulations specified in Appendix A.

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20-135 Powerplant Installation and Propulsion System Component Fire Protection Test Methods, Standards and Criteria with change 1

Provides guidance for use in demonstrating compliance with the powerplant fire protection requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). Included in this document are methods for fire testing of materials and components used in the propulsion engines and APU installations, and in areas adjacent to designated fire zones, as well as the rationale for these methods.

 1990-02-06