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Firewall cover
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 7:53 am
by tnowak
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?
Thanks
Tony Nowak
Re: Firewall cover
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 12:40 pm
by Harry Hopkins
Van's Aircraft specify thin stainless steel.
Harry
Re: Firewall cover
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 3:50 pm
by ColinC
Re: Firewall cover
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:30 pm
by Ian Melville
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.
Re: Firewall cover
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 7:57 am
by tnowak
Thanks for the suggestions. Will investigate.
Tony Nowak
Re: Firewall cover
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:00 pm
by maxmotoring
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.
Rgds Dave
Re: Firewall cover
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 7:56 am
by tnowak
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the info. Will take a look.
Tony