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Strasnuts 01-05-2012 09:19 AM

Airtex
 
I used AirTex and it does have the backing. I believe it works great for noise dampening too. There are a lot of areas especially around corners or bends where you have to shave the foam backing off. No big deal...just more labor on the install.

aerhed 01-05-2012 09:26 AM

Use a small wire wheel (1-2 inch) in a drill or dremel to mill the foam back from edges before binding. Easier to sew, less lump.

vjwodack 01-30-2012 08:57 AM

I took over a botched restore job and found the interior the used was not flame resistant. I treated all the interior surfaces with flame stop and all of them were tested and approved by the DAR we had inspecting the project. If you choose to go to a local carpet store for carpet, flame stop should be a good alternative if they don't have something flame retardant already in stock.

az_gila 01-30-2012 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyle Boatright (Post 612985)
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Purchase carpet that meets "Class 1" fire rating standards. Many products fit that description - they are commonly used in hotels, hospitals, schools, etc. Generally, the carpet will be a commercial grade product with a loop pile.

Boiled down to the basics, if you set one of those products on fire, the flame will self-extinguish after burning a very small area. Most of those products use Nylon 6 or Nylon 6.6. as the face fiber. Wool face fiber does exceedingly well in fire tests, but far fewer carpets are wool these days.

Be aware that a Class 1 fire rating does not mean that the product meets FAA standards.

I would assume that any automotive carpet that meets current standards for cars would also meet the requirements you state above.

Is that correct?

Kyle Boatright 01-30-2012 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by az_gila (Post 623633)
I would assume that any automotive carpet that meets current standards for cars would also meet the requirements you state above.

Is that correct?

Wish I could help, but...

I don't have any knowledge regarding automotive carpet - my employer hasn't been in that market in about 20 years, and I was never involved in that segment.

bcondrey 03-24-2014 02:46 PM

I remembered reading that Abby (Flightline Interiors) no longer does carpet - that is not correct. I just got off the phone with her and she does indeed still do carpet. It's available as part of her entire interior kit or alone as just a carpet kit. As I recall it comes with "heel protectors" attached below the rudder pedals and floor mats to go on top of the carpet for the rear seats.

Bob

Aerosport1 03-24-2014 03:31 PM

Aerosport Products will be offering a full carpet kit for the RV-10. We will start taking orders April 15th. You can call us and discuss at any time. We are finishing up burn testing and colors at this time. We will offer the carpet with a serged edge or a binding edge. See photos. These will cover entire
interior.





Serge edge and bind edge (lower)


http://www.aerosportproducts.com/

Tim 8-A 03-24-2014 03:59 PM

Just when I thought I was done spending money with AeroSport Products :)

flyboy1963 03-24-2014 04:01 PM

...I keep thinking 'fire'....?
 
okay, call me paranoid. Anyone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I'll bet the reason the foam-backed carpet isn't fire rated...is...well, because it BURNS!
Yes, the foam is a great sound deadener I suppose, but think twice about slathering your interior in this toxic smoking stuff!
There are quite a few hi-temp acoustic mats available for hi performance sports cars etc. that will not fill your cabin with thick smoke in the first 30 seconds of a fire. ( Summit Racing etc.)
Where I added some of the common 'aviation' foam under the floor carpet, I sandwiched in double thick aluminum foil, taped all seams, and set on top of a fibreglass matt. All carpets & upholstery were soaked numerous times with Flame-Out solution.
My unscientific burn tests showed a much improved time before any smoke was evident. Lots of previous threads with Dan Hortons's awesome testing results.

Just hate to see anyone go fast, cheap, and easy, and regret it later!:(

RVDan 03-24-2014 05:17 PM

In the past some of the flame retardant treatments have been found to be corrosive to the extent of causing airframe damage where the treated materials contact metal. Is there any information on the Flameout treatment that indicates that the residue is not corrosive? Just wondering.


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