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Old 4th Dec 2013, 17:44
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787

A and C,
As the auto ignition temperature of the Toray 3900-2 epoxy as used on the 787 is a mere 580 degrees F per FAA tests and the autoignition temperature of aluminum alloys is around 2000 degrees F plus CFRP being and good insulator and aluminum an excellent conductor, I think that we can predict and state with full confidence that the damage of an ELT short and fire would be a whole lot less for metallics and we already have proof of small fires in 787 CFRP sitting at Heathrow.
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