Marc CYBW
Pre-Flight
As it happens, there has been some recent and animated discussion on the aviation forums as to the usefulness and operation of various types of aircraft fire extinguishers.
After some research I came to the following conclusion:
1. I cannot reach the extinguisher we have in its back seat location;
2. Even if I could, operating the extinguisher in the confines of the aircraft in flight would likely incapacitate the pilot and passengers.
3. Dry chemical extinguishers cause a lot of aircraft damage.
In addition, I need some additional form of securing my O2 bottle which as i use it, hangs in a purpose built bag on the back of the co-pilot's seat.
So after more research, our AME and I came up with a working solution for a three person configuration:
1. Wedge a block of semi rigid foam in the right rear passenger foot well.
2. cut a hole in the foam in which to cradle the bottom of the O2 bottle.
3. carry a second 1.2 lbs aviation model Halon 2122/1301 extinguisher (H3R RTA600) in a second hole in the foam right where I can easily reach back and grab and deploy the extinguisher.
There is no permanent installation involved.
I bought all the components and will install them for my trip this summer. I'll apprise you of progress.
Marc
After some research I came to the following conclusion:
1. I cannot reach the extinguisher we have in its back seat location;
2. Even if I could, operating the extinguisher in the confines of the aircraft in flight would likely incapacitate the pilot and passengers.
3. Dry chemical extinguishers cause a lot of aircraft damage.
In addition, I need some additional form of securing my O2 bottle which as i use it, hangs in a purpose built bag on the back of the co-pilot's seat.
So after more research, our AME and I came up with a working solution for a three person configuration:
1. Wedge a block of semi rigid foam in the right rear passenger foot well.
2. cut a hole in the foam in which to cradle the bottom of the O2 bottle.
3. carry a second 1.2 lbs aviation model Halon 2122/1301 extinguisher (H3R RTA600) in a second hole in the foam right where I can easily reach back and grab and deploy the extinguisher.
There is no permanent installation involved.
I bought all the components and will install them for my trip this summer. I'll apprise you of progress.
Marc
