2024年2月20日 · An aircraft fire extinguisher is a portable or built-in system used to extinguish or suppress small fires onboard an aircraft. They are essential safety equipment that can help prevent a small fire from escalating into a catastrophic event.

2011年1月14日 · This advisory circular (AC) gives you guidance for the fire-fighting effectiveness, selection and safe-use of hand fire extinguishers in airplanes and rotorcraft. In it we will also show you how to gain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) …

2022年11月17日 · H3R Aviation offers a wide selection of Halon fire extinguishers for use on aircraft. Halon alternative agents including Halotron BrX and Halotron 1 are also available. Models range from 1.25 lb to 150 lb Wheeled Units.

2023年5月8日 · These common “ABC” fire extinguishers (the letters designate appropriate use dousing Class A fires fueled by ordinary combustible materials, Class B fires fueled by flammable liquids and gases, and Class C fires involving energized electrical equipment) use a chemical agent called monoammonium phosphate.

Certain types of extinguishers are approved specifically for aircraft use and different types of fires, so you should understand where to store and when to use each type. Storing the proper extinguishers in your aircraft and airport or hangar enables you to combat fires without damaging your aircraft or harming your crew and passengers.

The AC prescribes the quantities of halon replacement agents that can be safely discharged from a hand-held extinguisher to extinguish an in-flight fire in any civil aircraft, with due consideration given to volume, ventilation rate, and cabin pressure

Onboard extinguishing systems are designed to deal with aircraft fires. Different types exist based on the method of operation, extinguishing agent and the part of the aircraft being protected.

The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) recommends that aircraft be equipped with Halon or Halon replacement fire extinguishers. For large aircraft, the minimum rating is 5B:C, for small aircraft it is 2B:C.

All materials used in the cockpit and cabin must conform to strict standards to prevent fire. In case of a fire, several types of portable fire extinguishers are available to fight the fire. The most common types are Halon 1211 and water.