Comment from Jane watt
Jane wattOpposeOther
Summary: The commenter argues that the FAA should deny Greiner PURtec's request for an exemption because the proposed water-based adhesive fails to meet vertical burn requirements. They express concern that granting the exemption would compromise aviation safety and set a dangerous precedent for future aircraft interior components.
The FAA should deny Greiner PURtec's request for an exemption from 14 CFR 25.853(a) and 14 CFR 21.601(b)(2). While environmental benefits of water-based adhesives are acknowledged, safety must remain paramount. The data provided does not conclusively demonstrate that the current water-based adhesive, which fails to meet the vertical burn requirements, offers equivalent or superior fire safety performance to existing compliant materials. Granting this exemption would set a concerning precedent, potentially compromising aviation safety for expediency. The FAA should continue to require full compliance with existing flammability standards for all aircraft interior components.