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Jeff: Did the topic of smoke hoods enter into the discussion at any time? I kept a few lightweight cannisters (EVAC-U8) hoods in the TBM 700 since the descent from flight levels would be at least 3 minutes at 10,000 fpm. I also kept them in our condo for stair evacuation in the event of fire. They are cheap and I believe have a 10-year life. The product I bought is now sold by DuPont and might be interesting to anyone who might want to buy some extra time in a smoke situation, whether in an airplane, airline, hotel or other location. I don't have them in the Legacy but this discussion has reminded me that it is cheap insurance so I'll get another two. Here's the product I bought but I notice Aircraft Spruce 2 different types and not the evac-u8.
Paul Miller Spruce Creek FL Legacy N357V
I investigated three inflight fires in 1996 including the Florida Everglades Valujet crash. No one had more than 5 minutes from discovery of fire to loss of control. Trying to get to an airport is an impossiblity unless you are on a one mile final. Get it on the ground asap.
Jeff
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