Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #4029
From: Russell Duffy <13brv3@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Fire extinguishers
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 10:01:19 -0500
To: 'Rotary motors in aircraft' <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Message

A HALON extinguisher system that can be discharged into the engine compartment and/or cockpit would work very well. Cheap, simple and the vapors are breathable.
       Randy

 
I've been interested in these off and on.  The argument against them has always been that there's so much airflow through the cowl, that Halon might not be effective.  We still have Halon in some of the MRI suites, but those systems are automated to close doors, and turn off any ventilation systems when they're activated.  I know these types of systems are used in race cars, but I imagine they're usually activated after the car as come to a halt. 
 
I'd be interested to hear some thoughts on this.
 
Thanks,
Rusty (boiled in oil)
 



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