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Interpretation ID: nht90-2.92

TYPE: Interpretation-NHTSA

DATE: June 22, 1990

FROM: Ed McCarron -- Western Star Trucks Inc.

TO: Dee Fujita -- Chief Counsel's Office, NHTSA

TITLE: FMVSS 302 Burn Test

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 6-29-90 to E. McCarron from P. J. Rice; (A35; Std. 302) TEXT:

As per our conversation, below is a sketch (cross section). This shows the corner of a cushion, specifically a mattress.

(Graphics omitted See illustration on original. 1) cover 2) foam 3) foam backing 4) fill 5) corner reinforcement 6) fill backing (at corners)

Can you please recommend how this would be tested.

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