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    Question Fire Extinguisher

    What fire extinguishers is everyone carrying in their planes?
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    Default Re: Fire Extinguisher

    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.
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    Default Re: Fire Extinguisher

    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.
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    Default Re: Fire Extinguisher

    Brian, I don’t see a photo of your extinguisher.
    I purchased the halon for in the cockpit also.


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    Default Re: Fire Extinguisher

    It's an Amazon link. A little cheaper than the "aviation" one.
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    Default Re: Fire Extinguisher

    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?
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    Default Re: Fire Extinguisher

    I keep my small Halon extinguisher in the baggage pocket right behind the passengers head for quick easy access by the pilot.
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    Default Re: Fire Extinguisher

    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

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    Default Re: Fire Extinguisher

    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
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    Default Re: Fire Extinguisher

    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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