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My flammability test lab is fully accepted by the FAA to conduct materials tests to show compliance with Parts 23, 25, 27 & 29. Part 25 specific regulations are 25.853(a)(d) [interiors], 25.855(b)(d) [cargo], 25.856(a) [insulation], and 25.869(a)(4)/25.1713(c) [wire]. I offer extremely competitive rates and quick turnarounds. I am keenly aware of the need for timely support for emergent issues such as a design change during the mod. Please note that all of my rates include DER/UM witnessing at no extra charge.

Bunsen Burner:

• 60 Second Vertical per Appendix F Part I(a)(1)(i)

• 12 Second Vertical per Appendix F Part I(a)(1)(ii)

• 2.5”/minute Horizontal per Appendix F Part I(a)(1)(iv)

• 4”/minute Horizontal per Appendix F Part I(a)(1)(v)

• 45 degree Burnthrough per Appendix F Part I(a)(2)(ii) & (iii)

• 60 degree Wire per Appendix F Part I(3)

Heat Release - Appendix F Part IV

Smoke Density - Appendix F Part V

Insulation Flame Propagation - Appendix F Part VI

Toxicity - Colorimetric tube method only - 6 gas species (CO, NOx, SO2, HCl, HF, HCN)

Rates

You won’t find better rates anywhere and most of my competitors won’t even publish their rates because they are so high! I include DER/UM witnessing and approval with all testing when properly delegated. By including witnessing in my fees there is a significant cost savings over all of my competitors! October 1, 2023 marks my first rate increase since March 1, 2018. New rates are as follows;

Bunsen burner - $100/set up to 3 samples. Additional samples tested at $15/each.

Heat Release - $225/set up to 3 samples. Additional samples tested at $50/each.

Smoke Density - $225/set up to 3 samples. Additional samples tested at $50/each.

Radiant Panel Flame Propagation - $300/set of 3. $500/set of 10.

Toxicity - $350/set up to 3 samples. Additional samples tested at $150/each.

Toxicity without concurrent smoke testing - $450/set up to 3 samples.

Quantity discounts are available.

Standard turnaround time is 3-5 days. Previously, I never charged expedite fees, but I continually get asked for 2 day turnaround for customers that have extremely tight schedules. That gives me a day for conditioning and a day for testing. I can’t always meet that goal, but for +25% I will sure try hard!

Please contact me for further information.

NOTICE!! At KTC I do destructive testing. Why spend so much money on bubble wrap? Keep it and use it for real aircraft parts!