REFLECTOR: Fire Extinguisher

[Scott Baker]

I think that it is certainly a good idea to have a fire extinguisher on 
board.  That being said - please consider:
* Most of the fire extinguishers carried on board small GA aircraft have a 
limited capacity and (with respect to some of the recent discussions on this 
subject) I seriously doubt that these small extinguishers are capable of 
extinguishing a fully engulfed brake fire; engine fire; or small grass fire.
* As to a recommended mounting location, I would find a location inside the 
cabin where the PIC can access the extinguisher with one hand.  The strake 
cubby hole is inaccessable during flight and in my opinion would not make a 
good location for an extinguisher (unless it were for a second 
extinguisher).
My thoughts.
SB


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Dibble" <aminetech at bluefrog.com>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 8:17 AM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Dear Unbelievable-Fire Extinguisher


>I have an extinguisher in my plane, but did not appreciate it's importance 
>till now.
> It's located under the rear seat on the co-pilot side - not very 
> convenient if I'm
> rushing to exit the plane.  Anyone have theirs in a better location?  Is 
> there one
> small enough to fit in the outside strake cubby hole?
>
> John
>
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