Fire Control Recommendations - BOMBARDIER Dash 8 Q400 Series Crash-Fire-Rescue Manual

A.
Fire Area
Preferred
Aircraft
Structural Fire
Engine Fire Halon 1211*
Fuel Fire 1. Dry chemical
powder for
leaking fuel
2. Water fog or
foam on ground
spill area
Wheel Fire Dry chemical
powder or water
fog (intermittent
application)
Electrical Fire Halon 1211*
Hydraulic Halon 1211*
Service Bay
Fire
Galley Fire Halon 1211*
Flight Halon 1211*
Compartment/
Cabin Fire
Cargo Halon 1211*
Compartment
Fire
Model 400
CRASH−FIRE−RESCUE MANUAL

Fire Control Recommendations

Extinguisher Type
Alternative
Foam Halon 1211*
Dry chemical
powder
(corrosive)
Carbon dioxide
(can damage
engine)
Halon 1211*
Dry chemical
powder/Carbon
dioxide
Dry chemical
powder/Carbon
dioxide
Dry chemical
powder
Dry chemical
powder
Dry chemical
powder/Carbon
dioxide
Avoid
powder/Carbon dioxide
complimentary agents in
conjunction with foam
Foam Avoid foam unless adjacent
structures are at risk
Carbon Dioxide− 1. Wheels are equipped
wheel breakage with fusible plugs which will
is possible blow between 342°F to
360°F (172°C to 182°C)
Approach landing gear from
forward or aft. Stand
upwind of fire to avoid
Water
Water
Water
Water Water can be used in flight
compartment/cabin if
electrical/flammable liquids
Water
Notes
Dry chemical
may be used as
'Skydrol' fumes
not involved (eg.
upholstery)
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