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tnowak
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Firewall cover

Post by tnowak » Mon Nov 07, 2016 7:53 am

On my aircraft I have a sheet of foil covered asbestos (or asbestos-like) material in the cabin that covers the firewall. It looks like it needs to be replaced but wondered what is most appropriate to use.
What do kit builders use?
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Re: Firewall cover

Post by Harry Hopkins » Mon Nov 07, 2016 12:40 pm

Van's Aircraft specify thin stainless steel.

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Re: Firewall cover

Post by ColinC » Mon Nov 07, 2016 3:50 pm

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Re: Firewall cover

Post by Ian Melville » Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:30 pm

The motorsport boy also use a lot of similar stuff.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorspor ... protection

Our Vagabond has nothing, but with the big freeze coming up, we may be glad of the extra heat through the firewall.
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Re: Firewall cover

Post by tnowak » Tue Nov 08, 2016 7:57 am

Thanks for the suggestions. Will investigate.
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Re: Firewall cover

Post by maxmotoring » Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:00 pm

Tony, Sounds like a product called Fiberfrax. I bought a length from Aircraft Spruce about 20 years ago for my firewall. Not sure if they still sell it. The product is still available from the manufacturer. See this site
http://www.unifrax.eu.com for further information.
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Re: Firewall cover

Post by tnowak » Thu Jan 26, 2017 7:56 am

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the info. Will take a look.
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