BCF fire extinguishers are still available in the UK from LAS (Light Aero)
in 1Kg and 0.5Kg sizes.
Brian Davies
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David Buckley
Sent: 04 September 2008 21:28
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Europa-List: fire extinguisher
On my last fire course I was told that Haylon is still available for
aviation use only, so maybe they are available through specialist suppliers?
We still use Haylon on the Embraer 145 for engine and APU extinguishers.
On 04/09/2008, Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:
<carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
I may be wrong Danni but I think Halon extinguishers are now no longer
available in the UK anyway (aka BCF bromo chloro fluorethane) because they
are considered harmful to the environment.
Legislation prohibits the sale of halon products from December 31st 2002. -
NO IM NOT WRONG !!! http://www.mfs-fire-extinguishers.co.uk/halon.htm
The only other alternative suitable for aircraft use are dry powder. Water
is unsuitable for aircraft use and too heavy and foam although acceptable is
also too heavy. CO2 is probably the best substitute but again too heavy for
aircraft use.
Halon if you can get it is undoubtedly the best as it is effective against a
wide range of fires and wont damage the aircraft structure, engine or wiring
if used. I have seen all of the above used in real life and used properly
the Halon variety is by far the best - note Halon is extremely toxic in
confined spaces (you wouldnt want to use it in an enclosed cockpit).
We have a Halon extinguisher 3kg but its getting on a bit (it had a twin but
I accidentally set it off in the garage by mistake last week - but at least
it proved the thing worked).
Good luck in your search.
Carl Pattinson
G-LABS
----- Original Message ----- From: "danny shepherd"
<danny@mcwalterscafe.co.uk>
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 4:58 PM
Subject: Europa-List: fire extinguisher
<danny@mcwalterscafe.co.uk>
Hi All,
Can anyone tell me what kind of fire extinguisher they have in there
plane, and where about did they fit it. I have been looking at the usual
suppliers, and I'm a bit confused as to which one I should fit.
Cheers Danny G-ceri (getting close to the first flight)
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