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Murphy, M. F.

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Fire-Resistant Belt Panel for Airplane Windows

Window-belt panel for airplanes fire resistant and generates little smoke when exposed to flames. Panel incorporates fire-shield layer adding minimal weight but delays or prevents fire from burning through. Structural core of panel is Nomex or equivalent polyamide paper honeycomb. Fire shield, made of fluororubber sheet, incorporated in multiple-ply facing bonded to core. Outer layers of multiple-ply facing and back face of panel consist of biwoven carbon-cloth impregnated with phenolic resin.

Trabold, E. L.↗

Fire-Resistant Aircraft Ceilings

Ceiling panel for airplane cabins more fire resistant than conventional panels. New panel incorporates core of polyimide foam as fire shield. Core significantly delays burn-through by flames and offers passengers greater protection.

Trabold, E. A.↗