Regulations and Government
FAA Proposes Change to Cabin Fire-protection Standards
The FAA proposal would shift from prescriptive to performance-based standards and eliminate duplicative fire-testing requirements.

The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on July 3 to change certain fire protection regulations for interior compartments on transport category airplanes. Proposed changes would affect materials ranging from floor covering to textiles to acrylic windows and signs to insulation.