Finishing cargo area w/ bed liner?
 

Has anyone considered finishing the caro area behind the seats with the stuff that is used for pick up truck bed liner. My understanding is that this stuff will not sustain flame, is obviously really tough, and would, in my opinion dress up the cargo area with something that will look good for a long time, even with a lot of use.

Thoughts or comments?

that stuff is too heavy

Weight is the issue with that stuff.

An Epoxy primer may be good.

Most I have seen have nothing but a piece of Av carpet.

I have a tintable spray on bedliner kit that I intend to use for this purpose. It doesn't have to go on anywhere close to being as thick for use on a truck, so weight won't be an issue.

It would be a tricky undertaking given the requisite removable parts in the baggage area.

weight, remember you are building an airplane....

I was involved in the testing of this for use in a certified airplane and it won't pass flammability,,,it burns easily....puts out some nasty smoke too.

The problem is the spray on bedliner material is polyurethane. When heated, polyurethane gives off a highly combustible gas. This gas will cause an instant flashover, putting you in danger. The thick, black smoke obscures vision and causes asphyxiation. Not a big deal in the back of a pickup, a major problem in an airplane.

John Clark ATP, CFI
FAAST Team Representative
EAA Flight Advisor
RV8 N18U "Sunshine"
KSBA

How does a baggage compartment floor catch on fire?

It isn't fire that is the start of the problem it is heat creating a very flammable gas. I realize that it is a long shot, but why take the chance?

John Clark ATP, CFI
FAAST Team Representative
EAA Flight Advisor
RV8 N18U "Sunshine"
KSBA