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FAA Launches Review of Flammability Regs
By: Chad Trautvetter
Caption: The FAA has assigned the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC)  the new task of ­reviewing and submitting recommendations in response to  the agenc
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The FAA has assigned the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC)  the new task of ­reviewing and submitting recommendations in response to  the agency’s intent to “update, reorganize and improve the level of safety of requirements for flammability of materials.”  Because the task could result in “a significant change” to the type  certification requirements, the FAA is “interested in obtaining  international harmonization.” To this end, the agency is seeking members  for the ARAC. Those interested and who have the proper expertise should  contact Jeff Gardlin of the FAA’s airframe/cabin safety branch at (425)  227-2194.