What fire extinguishers is everyone carrying in their planes?
What fire extinguishers is everyone carrying in their planes?
Bartman
Retired USAF
Kitfox 5
N617BR
After whoever it was showed us his burning Kitfox on the flightline I will be buying the expensive one. I like the small Halon ones, Chrome would be cool but I think just a red one will do.
Eddie Forward
Flying
SS7, 912iS, Garmin G3X
I have this one.
In the cockpit, Halon or equivalent clean agent is preferable. The one above is halotron, an 'environmentally acceptable replacement" for Halon.
--Brian
Flying - S7SS
Brian, I don’t see a photo of your extinguisher.
I purchased the halon for in the cockpit also.
DesertFox4
Admin.
7 Super Sport912 ULS Tri-gear
It's an Amazon link. A little cheaper than the "aviation" one.
--Brian
Flying - S7SS
Thanks for bringing this issue up.
I never thought about having a fire extinguisher but it makes good sense
to have one available vs not having one. Halotron is new to me.
Now where in the cabin to mount it?
Last edited by bbs428; 01-26-2019 at 11:08 AM.
"Somebody said that carrier pilots were the best in the world, and they must be or there wouldn't be any of them left alive." Ernie Pyle
Brett Butler
Flying: N46KF, 1998 Model 5 Outback, 912ul 110hp, G3x with 2 axis a/p, Beringer wheels & brakes, SS7 firewall forward, NR prop, Custom paint
I keep my small Halon extinguisher in the baggage pocket right behind the passengers head for quick easy access by the pilot.
Jim Ott
Portland, OR
Kitfox SS7 flying
Rotax 912ULS
Great spot. Accessible but out of the way and no mounting bracket to fuss with.
"Somebody said that carrier pilots were the best in the world, and they must be or there wouldn't be any of them left alive." Ernie Pyle
Brett Butler
Flying: N46KF, 1998 Model 5 Outback, 912ul 110hp, G3x with 2 axis a/p, Beringer wheels & brakes, SS7 firewall forward, NR prop, Custom paint
Just out of curiosity, Does anyone know how often a fire extinguisher is needed or used in the cabin? Statistics?
Any experiences with anyone having to discharge a FE in the cabin?
How serious a risk is a cabin fire?
Let's say, compared to an engine compartment fire, or, anything else?
Any lithium battery or panel experiences aloft?
I do know of folks who got the crap scared out of them with a capacitor popping, but that did not result in a fire, only some fouled clothing.
Dave S
Kitfox 7 Trigear (Flying since 2009)
912ULS Warp Drive
St Paul, MN
I have a small halon one mounted on right in front of the passenger stick on the sloped floorboard where it meets the flat board. Easy to get at and not in the way at all.
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Josh Esser
Flying SS7
Rotax 914iS
AirMaster Prop
Edmonton, AB, CWL3