These excerpts relating to 1211-1301 Halon are taken from the above mentioned AC which “provides methods acceptable to the Administrator for showing compliance with the hand fire extinguisher provisions in Parts 25, 29, 91, 121, 125, 127, and 135 of the...
In FAA Advisory Circular 20-42C dated 3/7/84 titled “Hand Held Extinguishers for Use in Aircraft”, it states:”Disposable type fire extinguishers should be maintained and inspected in accordance with the nameplate instructions”.The nameplate...
A fax received from the FAA along with excerpts from AC 20-42C and 25.851 clearly indicate that a gauge is not a requirement on any type of aircraft. The fax response states: “There should be no problem with an extinguisher that is U.L approved and has no gauge...
Extensive toxicity evaluations have been compiled by nationally recognized US Medical laboratories & institutions on Halon 1301 and 1211. These evaluations have shown that Halon 1301 is the safest extinguishing agent available, and that Halon 1211 is the second...
A. Studies conducted by Factory Mutual (in 1975) demonstrated that the blend of Halon 1211 and 1301 is much more effective than either 1211 or 1301 alone. The optimum blend of 1211 and 1301 possesses up to 50% more fire kill capability, than 1211 alone.B. Less...
