Technical Reference
FireCape® FCC Specifications & DownloadsComplete size guide, testing data, certification references, and all downloadable documentation for the FireCape® Fire Containment Cover. Designed and manufactured by Newtex Industries, Rochester, NY.
★ FAA TSO-C203
ISO 9001:2015
Made in USA
6-Hour Class A Certified
All six standard sizes are in-stock and available for immediate delivery. Custom sizes available — contact Newtex for program-specific requirements including military, naval, and non-standard pallet formats.
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Category |
Model Dimensions — L × W × H (inches) |
Interior Volume |
Primary Pallet Application |
Aircraft Compatibility |
Containment Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Compact |
67 × 72 × 78 |
~355 cu ft |
Small-format narrow-body pallet |
B737, A320 family lower deck |
6 Hours / Class A |
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Compact |
72 × 72 × 78 |
~384 cu ft |
Square narrow-body pallet |
B737, A320 family lower deck |
6 Hours / Class A |
|
Standard |
111 × 57 × 78 |
~451 cu ft |
Wide-body lower deck LD3/LD6 |
B767, B777, A330/A350 lower deck |
6 Hours / Class A |
|
Standard |
123 × 97 × 73 |
~636 cu ft |
Wide-body main deck pallet (96 × 125) |
B747, B777F, A330F main deck |
6 Hours / Class A |
|
Standard |
126 × 98 × 64 |
~572 cu ft |
Wide-body main deck, low-profile build |
B747F, B777F main deck |
6 Hours / Class A |
|
Large / Extra-Tall |
126 × 98 × 96 |
~858 cu ft |
High-cube pallets, large freighters |
B747-8F, B777X, A124, C-17 (military) |
6 Hours / Class A |
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Category |
Model Dimensions — L × W × H (inches) |
Containment Rating |
|---|---|---|
|
Custom |
To customer specification — military, naval, specialty cargo programs. Contact Newtex engineering. |
Program-specific |
All dimensions are interior clearance (L × W × H). Aircraft compatibility is representative — confirm with Newtex for specific fleet programs.
980°C. Continuous flame exposure without burn-through or melting.
Outer surface held below 400°F during 6-hour containment event.
BSS 7239 compliant. No toxic combustion products released under fire conditions.
Zero surface flaming. No molten drip. No flame propagation beyond containment zone.
Static puncture tested. Resists sharp or irregular cargo loads in operational conditions.
Proprietary woven substrate with specialized coating/lamination. Flexible, foldable, reusable.
Resistant to mold, fungi, bacteria, UV degradation, moisture, and chemical exposure.
100% manufactured at Newtex's ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in Rochester, NY, USA.
All tests conducted by certified independent laboratories. Documentation available on request.
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Standard / Test |
Method |
Parameter Tested |
Result / Status |
Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAA TSO-C203 |
FAA Technical Standard Order |
Full-system approval — cargo fire containment performance |
Approved |
Aviation regulatory requirement |
|
ISO 14186 / SAE AS 6453 |
Full Scale Box Burn |
6-hour fire containment with no flame penetration |
Pass |
Core containment certification |
|
FAR 25 App F — Part III |
Flame Penetration Resistance |
No flame penetration through cover material |
Pass |
Aviation airworthiness standard |
|
FAR 25 App F — Part V |
Smoke Density |
Controlled smoke release — keeps detection systems active |
Pass |
In-flight detection compatibility |
|
ASTM D6413 |
Vertical Flame Test |
Char length, after-flame, afterglow time |
Pass |
Material flame resistance |
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ASTM E-84 |
Tunnel Test |
Surface flame spread index & smoke density |
Pass |
Surface flame propagation |
|
ASTM F-955 |
Molten Metal Resistance |
Resistance to molten metal splash |
Pass |
Industrial / marine applications |
|
ASTM E-119 |
Furnace Test |
Time-temperature fire resistance |
Pass |
Structural fire resistance |
|
ISO 12236 |
Static Puncture |
Resistance to puncture under static load |
Pass |
Durability / cargo handling |
|
UL 1784 |
Smoke Penetration |
Smoke passage through assembly under pressure differential |
Pass |
Smoke barrier integrity |
|
BSS 7239 |
Combustion Toxicity |
Non-toxicity of combustion products |
Pass |
Crew safety compliance |
|
ISO 9001:2015 |
Quality Management |
Manufacturing quality system certification |
Certified |
Manufacturer quality assurance |
Test reports and certification documentation available from Newtex upon request. Contact newtex.com/contact.
All technical documentation in PDF format. For test reports, COCs, or custom specification sheets, contact Newtex directly.
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