FAA Harry Webster Steve Summer June 23 2017 June 22 nd 2017 Additional Testing Update 4 Additional tests conducted in luggage to further characterize the threat Laptops prepared as before ID: 1002888
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1. Laptop Luggage TestsProgress ReportFAAHarry Webster / Steve SummerJune 23, 2017
2. June 22nd, 2017 – Additional Testing Update4 Additional tests conducted in luggage to further characterize the threatLaptops prepared as beforeZiploc bag containing flammable toiletry items placed in luggage in close proximity to laptopNail polish remover (6 oz)Hand sanitizer (2 oz)70% ethyl rubbing alcohol (16 oz)Aerosol can of dry shampoo (4.3 oz)Single test conducted in AMSafe PouchSingle laptop containment device of similar construction/material to the bulk load AMSafe bag2
3. 6-22-17 Luggage Test #1 - ResultsFire visible approximately 20 s after initial TR eventApproximately 8.5 minutes after fire initiated, aerosol can exploded.3
4. 6-22-17 Luggage Test #1 - Resultswww.fire.tc.faa.gov/temp/LT_FH/Slide4.wmv
5. 6-22-17 Luggage Test #2 - Results1st evidence of TR observed ~18.5 mins after heater activation.Heavy smoke coming from bag following TR.No evidence of flames.No involvement of aerosol can.Burning/charring of contents evidenced post-test.5
6. 6-22-17 Luggage Test #2 - Resultswww.fire.tc.faa.gov/temp/LT_FH/Slide6.wmv
7. 6-22-17 Luggage Test #3 - ResultsInitial TR event occurs with release of smoke/flameFire progresses and within 10 seconds, aerosol can explodes.7
8. 6-22-17 Luggage Test #3 - Resultswww.fire.tc.faa.gov/temp/LT_FH/Slide8.wmv
9. 6-22-17 Luggage Test #4 - Results~10 mins after start of test, first TR event occursFire immediately visibleBurning continues for 5-6 minutes followed by violent aerosol can explosion9
10. 6-22-17 Luggage Test #4 - Resultswww.fire.tc.faa.gov/temp/LT_FH/Slide10.wmv
11. Tightly packed suitcases seem to contain the laptop fire better than loosely packed suitcasesLaptop fire will spread to the suitcase contents if there is a sufficient air source, such as a hole in the bag.The type of bag contents has an effect on flammability.The presence of flammable toiletries increases the potential for fire.There does not appear to be a difference between soft sided and plastic hard sided bags in terms of containing a laptop fire.Metal sided suitcases were not available for testing.If an aerosol can is packed in suitcase and a thermal runaway event occurs, there is the potential for an aerosol can explosion.Luggage Test Observations11
12. 6-22-17 AMSafe Pouch TestLaptop instrumented as previous testsPlaced in pouchPouch zippered and sealed.Additional T/C positioned inside flap of the pouch12
13. 6-22-17 AMSafe Pouch Test - ResultsSignificant smoke seen emanating from pouch as TR events occurredPouch expanded during TR events due to pressure build upFlames escaped from pouch ~30 sec after initial TR eventPost-test evaluation showed a rupture had occurred in back surface of bag.13
14. 6-22-17 AMSafe Pouch Test - Resultswww.fire.tc.faa.gov/temp/LT_FH/Slide14.wmv