Short description
This Aerospace Standard (AS) specifies the minimum design and performance criteria and testing methods of passive fire resistant containers (FRCs) used either: 1.a In those cargo compartments of civil transport aircraft where they constitute one means of complying with applicable airworthiness regulations, or; 2.b On a voluntary basis, when deemed appropriate by operators to improve fire protection in aircraft cargo compartments where airworthiness regulations do not mandate their use.