Phenolic resin facts
Where to buy| Item | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Interior components, for low smoke and flammability characteristics | FAA-H-8083-31B, p. 7-6 |
| History | Phenol-formaldehyde resins first produced commercially in the early 1900s; urea- and melamine-formaldehyde appeared in the 1920–30s as cheaper, lower-temperature alternatives | FAA-H-8083-31B, p. 7-6 |
| As foam core | Very good fire resistance, can have very low density, relatively low mechanical strength | FAA-H-8083-31B, p. 7-11 |
| Fiber compatibility | T700S and T800S sizing 50C suits phenolic | Toray data sheets |
The FAA handbook gives no strength or temperature figures for phenolic resin, so none are shown.
Limits — when NOT to use this
- Interior use only in these sources.
- No data table.
Where to buy
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Sources
- FAA-H-8083-31B, AMT Handbook — Airframe, Volume 1 (2023), Chapter 7 — phenolic resin (p. 7-6); phenolic foam (p. 7-11).
- Toray Composite Materials America, TORAYCA T700S Standard Modulus Carbon Fiber Data Sheet (Rev. 11/24/2025) — fiber and composite properties, tow sizes, resin compatibility.
- Toray Composite Materials America, TORAYCA T800S Intermediate Modulus Carbon Fiber Data Sheet (Rev. 04/13/2018) — fiber and composite properties, tow sizes, resin compatibility.
Educational reference only. not approved data. Always consult the applicable SRM, AMM, or AC 43.13-1B and your certifying authority.