Firewall cover

[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

[Harry Hopkins]

Van's Aircraft specify thin stainless steel.

Harry

[ColinC]

something like this:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/a ... kkey=96673

regards

Colin

[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.

[tnowak]

Thanks for the suggestions. Will investigate.
Tony Nowak

[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

[tnowak]

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the info. Will take a look.
Tony