Flame-Tek

Flame-Tek is an aircraft flammability testing company. The website lists its location as Central Arkansas. The company says it specializes in flammability testing of aircraft interior materials. Its founder and consultant is Brad Shelton.

The company says its testing procedures are FAA approved. Its test chambers are recommended in the FAA fire test handbook. The gas supply is monitored per FAA procedure. Lab instruments are kept to required calibration specs. The site says the company can condition many specimens at once for quick turnaround.

Testing services include the vertical test, the cargo liner test, the horizontal test, the 60 degree wire test, and Part VI insulation testing. The vertical test checks cabin and cargo compartment materials under FAR 25.853. The horizontal test is a 15-second test under the same rule. The wire test checks electrical wire insulation at a 60 degree angle.

The company takes part in the FAA flammability working group. This helps it stay up to date on Methods of Compliance (MOCs). The site says MOCs can reduce certification tests and still show full compliance with the rules. The company can help with test requirements, test plans, and new FAA flammability policies.

The site names Brad Shelton as an FAA consultant DER. It lists delegations for Parts 23, 25, 27 and 29. It also lists major repairs and alterations. The headline on the site says the company can test any material at any time.

The website has a contact form and a phone number for questions.