Folks,
I found some seats that I want to use in my plane. They are aftermarket truck/SUV seats so they would meet DOT Standard No. 302; Flammability of interior materials. That standard is surprisingly readable.
Sadly, AC 25.853-1 Flammability Requirements for Aircraft Seat Cushions is nowhere near as understandable.
Does anyone know if automotive seats meeting DOT standard 302 are comparable in safety to seats meeting AC 25.853-1? Barring that, do you have any thoughts about whether you would fly with such seats in your plane?
Thanks,
-- Art Z.