Smoke and Extinguisher Agent Dissipation in a Small Pressurized Fuselage

Slusher, G. R.; Abramowitz, A.; Neese, W. E.

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Smoke and Extinguisher Agent Dissipation in a Small Pressurized Fuselage

1990-11-01
By Slusher, G. R. ; Abramowitz, A. ; Neese, W. E.

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Creators:

Slusher, G. R. ; Abramowitz, A. ; Neese, W. E.
Corporate Creators:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Technical Center
Subject/TRT Terms:

Fire Extinguishing Agents Poisons Smoke Ventilation Systems Visibility
Publication/ Report Number:

DOT/FAA/CT-89/31
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final Report
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center
Abstract:

A test study was conducted using Halon 1211 and Halon 1301 fire extinguishing agents and aerosol smoke to study their behavior in a pressurized Cessna C-421B aircraft. Halon fire extinguishers were discharged and monitored at various locations to determine the concentrations of neat halon gases present, their dissipation rates and any resultant toxic threat to the occupants. Artificial smoke was also generated at various locations and was measured at three fixed locations in the aircraft, thereby providing localized visibility information as well as ventilation data. Peak halon concentrations were considered adequate to extinguish most fires. Halon dosages for the pilot and copilot were low or zero and those for the passengers were also low in relation to the toxic limits recommended.
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FAA Fire Safety
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