"Upolstery" fun question

kimble · Post by **kimble** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 10:34 am

Gentlemen:

Lets assume I am a representative of the Friendly Aviation Administration and I ramp check your nice, immaculate 170.

I "graciously" inform you that there needs to be a "No Smoking" placard in your lovely bird.

Queation: Is your Friendly Aviation Administration representative wrong?

Kimble

Post by **Bruce Fenstermacher** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 1:31 am

I think Yes he is wrong

There is no regulation that I'm aware of that prohibits smoking in an aircraft flown under part 91.

I'd ask the happy fellow what regulation prohibits smoking so that you can review it and make sure that you comply fully.

lcranton · Post by **lcranton** » Wed Jul 14, 2004 4:51 am

Just a thought but are there ashtrays installed in the aircraft? If not then I think it needs the "No Smoking" placards.

Larry

kimble · Post by **kimble** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 12:13 am

Gentlemen,

Good observations. Also note the aircraft manufacturer installed "cigar" lighters in their aircraft. I do not know of any specific regulation prohibiting smoking in a part 91 aircraft. I do not personally feel it is wise, but to each his own.

True story: A friend of mine took a man for a ride in his PA-12. The pasenger asked if it were alright to smoke. The pilot, Ok, but give me the butt when you finish. After an appropriate time, the pilot asked the pasenger for the butt. "It's Ok, I just put it down this crack in the floarboard (Nitrate dope era).

However, Read AC 43.13-B, par. 9-61, page 9-45 for the fun of it. Smoking permissibility seems to hinge on "flash-resistant" against "flame-resistant" of the fabric test.

Personally, I have placed No Smoking placards in every aircraft that I have owned. I flew corperate for years and the owners always went along with the No Smoking placards.

Kimble