Difference between revisions of "Aircraft leather"
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Leather used in aircraft must meet strict [[flammability and fire retardancy of leather]] (flame resistance, smoke density, etc.) standards. The leather must be treated during [[tanning leather|tanning]] in order to meet these requirements. Such leathers are also used for helicopters. | Leather used in aircraft must meet strict [[flammability and fire retardancy of leather]] (flame resistance, smoke density, etc.) standards. The leather must be treated during [[tanning leather|tanning]] in order to meet these requirements. Such leathers are also used for helicopters. | ||
To save fuel, aircraft leather is made extra light (light weight). | To save fuel, aircraft leather is made extra light (light weight). | ||
| + | Aircraft leather is subject to strict controls and must be certified for aviation. Not every leather manufacturer can supply the aircraft industry. Suppliers of aircraft leather must meet and check the requirements for the aircraft industry. Organizations such as [https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/the-agency/the-agency www.easa.europa.eu] are responsible for approvals and certifications. | ||
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| − | ''[[Leather imprint|Printed leather]] in a luxury aircraft (printing by [http://www.inexteriorprint.com | + | ''[[Leather imprint|Printed leather]] in a luxury aircraft (printing by [http://www.inexteriorprint.com www.inexteriorprint.com]).''<br></p> |
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| − | + | Aircraft leather is subject to constant stress in the seating area and over time [[Dents - Over stretching - Sagging in leather#Dents, sagging and over stretching in leather furniture|seat depressions]] can develop there due to stretching of the leather. | |
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| + | ''Typical example of [[Dents - Over stretching - Sagging in leather#Dents, sagging and over stretching in leather furniture|over-stretched]] leather on aircraft leather seats.'' | ||
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| − | + | ==The cleaning and repair of signs of wear on aircraft leather== | |
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| − | '' | + | ''[[leather cleaner|Cleaning]] and [[leather repair|repairing]] aircraft leather with the professional products from [https://www.lederzentrum.de/international.html#partner COLOURLOCK].''<br></p> |
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Latest revision as of 06:34, 4 July 2023
What is aircraft leather?
Leather used in aircraft must meet strict flammability and fire retardancy of leather (flame resistance, smoke density, etc.) standards. The leather must be treated during tanning in order to meet these requirements. Such leathers are also used for helicopters.
To save fuel, aircraft leather is made extra light (light weight).
Aircraft leather is subject to strict controls and must be certified for aviation. Not every leather manufacturer can supply the aircraft industry. Suppliers of aircraft leather must meet and check the requirements for the aircraft industry. Organizations such as www.easa.europa.eu are responsible for approvals and certifications.
Typical aircraft leather.
Lufthansa leather: Perforated, embroidered or with colourful piping.
Leather in a smaller plane.
Printed leather in a luxury aircraft (printing by www.inexteriorprint.com).
Aircraft leather is subject to constant stress in the seating area and over time seat depressions can develop there due to stretching of the leather.
Typical example of over-stretched leather on aircraft leather seats.
The cleaning and repair of signs of wear on aircraft leather
Cleaning and repairing aircraft leather with the professional products from COLOURLOCK.
Additional information
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