> But I noticed that you can buy a 2# Halon unit just
> right for for small planes like our KRs on Amazon for
> $25 including a mounting > bracket that's perfect for
> mounting it on the front of the spar just in front of
> the seat.
DJ was kind enough to point out that the Halon extinguishe
Ok guys. I get it. All i know is that the info that i was given almost 20 years
ago. We had to take our Halon systems out and chang them to another system in 6
facilities at a cost of $1.
This is 20 year-old info. If there is new more accurate info out there i am
more than willing to accep
Not sure what the laws are in the US but in Canada, Halon was pulled many years
ago. It is one of the most efficient fire suppression systems around except for
the fact the chemical reaction with fire creates a fatal poisonous gas. I don't
think i would use it in my aircraft.
Just my $0.02 wort
Double check that info. Halon in buildings was safe to breathe
while evacuating the building. DO NOT BE SMOKING THOUGH,
Virg
On 4/6/2015 5:56 PM, Bill Wood via KRnet wrote:
> Not sure what the laws are in the US but in Canada, Halon was pulled many
> years ago. It is one of
Our discussion last week about fueling, fuel handling, and consequences of
mishandling caused me to take an objective look at some of the safety factors
involved in my refueling. Overall, I think I follow good practices and do a
pretty safe job. However, I also realized that I am woefully shor
When the AH64 Apache would refuel we always had a fire extinguisher close by.
Also a good idea for me. I will be keeping one handy for me during refueling
operations on my airplanes.?
Has anyone read NTSB reports about wood airplanes catching fire during
refueling? Or know of any?
The Apache h
I'm using the RT A400 unit that Aircraft Spruce sells.
Small but unfortunately not cheap.
Currently $ 230 USD each but then worth every penny if I ever have a fire
emergency in a wood aircraft full of fuel!
Cheers
Chris
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Unless you want IFR inside the cabin, you don't want to use a dry powder
extinguisher.
I've been told, but haven't confirmed, that the dry powder can cause corrosion,
also not good in an aircraft.
It is impossible to clean it all up, and you can't wash it away either since
that just pushes i
For those that are unfamiliar with Fire Extinguisher Types??? Halon is designed
to Consume all Oxygen in the area?.. I don?t know how wise it is to have in the
cockpit with you.
Personally I would suggest a dry chem. Extinguisher for electrical fires.
Its more clean up but less chance of consumi
Look in the engine bilge of most larger boats and you will find a self
energizing halon extinguisher aboard...maybe two of them.
I am curious if these cylinders are good/recognized for aircraft use. Some
are large due to the volume of the installed engine(s)
Most are small, weighing a couple of p
Also details on Halon are here:
http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/ss/STANDATA/fire/Halon.pdf
It is legal in aircraft applications only.
Regards
Chris G
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> On Apr 6, 2015, at 6:22 PM, Chris Gardner via KRnet
> wrote:
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> Are you sure on those facts about Halon
Are you sure on those facts about Halon?
Check out : H3rcleanagents.com. Site for Halon myths.
No mention of poisonous gas ? Only that it was discontinued in 1994 because it
is a CFC and depletes the ozone layer.
I'm still using a Halon fire extinguisher in my a Canadian amateur built KR2.
Chris
The US Air force uses Halon extinguishers and when I was in the reserves, I
had Halon extinguishers in my print shop. When I needed to recharge them,
The Air Force Fire unit would do it for me for free. They no longer do it
due to the EPA claiming that Halon is not eco friendly, so the price of
ABC extinguishers will cause airframe-killing corrosion in aluminum
airplanes.
On 4/6/2015 5:32 PM, Dj Merrill via KRnet wrote:
> Unless you want IFR inside the cabin, you don't want to use a dry powder
> extinguisher.
>
> I've been told, but haven't confirmed, that the dry powder can cause
> c
Halon 1301 does turn toxic IF exposed to extreme temps and is thus not
reced for class D (flammable metal) fires
But if not being used on something like thermite or magnesium Its one
of the safest room-flood fire suppressants out there.
The bans are due to it being a CFC, not due to toxic
vuc
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Best way to keep plans-built retractable gear from collapsing is convert to
fixed gear. (Insurance companies like that also.) If you feel that
converting is going to cost to much time and money, consider the time and
cost of a new prop and rebuilding an engine. If you simply must keep the
re
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