Maintenance and Modifications
FAA mulls changing insulation standards
The FAA is considering amending its controversial rule upgrading flammability standards for thermal and acoustic insulation.

The FAA is considering amending its controversial rule upgrading flammability standards for thermal and acoustic insulation. The industry wasted no time in letting the agency know of its concern about the unexpected scope of the rule–which became effective on September 2–with the result that the agency has already taken steps to mitigate the burden on business aircraft owners and operators.