Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #53919
From: paul miller <paul@tbm700.com>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] Re: Firewall
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:34:34 -0500
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
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

On 2009-12-20, at 2:44 AM, vtailjeff@aol.com wrote:

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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