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WebMaster 08-12-08 10:31 AM

Engine Fire Extinguisher
 
I have noticed in the advertisements for some aircraft, that they list as a feature an engine fire extinguisher system.
I have never seen this as an item for Skymasters, and yet it makes sense that you might want one, especially for the rear engine.

Has anyone seen such a thing for a Skymaster?? Would this be an STC, or a field approval? What would the agent be?? I see that Halon is falling out of favor.

Kim Geyer 08-13-08 08:25 PM

We have engine fire extinguishers on one of our 337's. The kit is or was made by Pacific Scientific HTL. Kit # is 30180020 STC # SA660WE. The bottles are filled with bromotrifluopomethane. uses a reed type heat detector. 3 per engine. and cost @ $700.00 each time you fire one.
Kim

skymstr02 08-13-08 10:00 PM

My O-2A (and all O-2's) have fire detectors on the rear engine. There are four reed type detectors set to activate at 325°F. No extinguishers though. I test the system on each first flight of the day preflight engine run.


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