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The commonly used explosive atmosphere test for airborne applications is taken from section 9 of RTCA DO-160F. The tests of section 9 are performed to demonstrate the ability of equipment to operate in fuel-air explosive atmospheres without causing ignition. The tests apply to all equipment designed for use in the vicinity of fuel-air explosive atmospheres associated with aircraft.
The commonly used explosive atmosphere test for military applications is taken from MIL-STD 810F. The test of method 511.4 is performed to demonstrate the ability of equipment to operate in fuel-air explosive atmospheres without causing ignition. This method applies to all equipment designed for use in the vicinity of fuel-air explosive atmospheres associated with aircraft, automotive, and marine fuels at or above sea level (up to 12,200 metres).
