Jun 122014
 

After reading lots of posts on Vansairforce I decided to do the insulation on the hot side of the firewall.  This will create a better thermal barrier which theoretically can increase the time a pilot has to get the plane down in case of a firewall forward fire.  It’s also why I have redone the tunnel in stainless steel.  The concept is to insulate the firewall the with a very good but thin barrier and cover it with stainless shim stock.  The edges of the insulation are sealed with a fire barrier caulking.  You can read all about it on Vansairforce.

First I need a template of the firewall.

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Then cut the Ceramic Insulation to fit.

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I did the same thing with the stainless steel shim stock.  I bought all this stuff from McMaster-Carr.  Best website in the world.

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 Posted by at 10:39 AM