Cabin Features; Cabin Fire Extinguisher - Textron Cessna Grand Caravan Ex 208B Pilot's Operating Handbook And Faa Approved Airplane Flight Manual

SECTION 7
AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION

CABIN FEATURES

CABIN FIRE EXTINGUISHER

A portable fire extinguisher is installed on the cargo barrier in some
Cargo Versions and on the inside of the pilot's entry door in other Cargo
Versions and the Passenger Version. The extinguisher in both
airplanes is readily accessible in case of fire. The extinguisher should
be checked prior to each flight to ensure that its bottle pressure, as
indicated by the gage on the bottle, is within the green arc and the
operating lever lock pin is securely in place.
To operate the fire extinguisher:
1. Loosen retaining clamp and remove extinguisher from bracket.
2. Hold extinguisher upright, pull operating lever lock pin, and press
lever while directing the discharge at the base of the fire at the
near edge. Progress toward the back of the fire by moving the
nozzle rapidly with a side-to-side sweeping motion.
Care must be taken not to direct the initial discharge
directly at the burning surface at close range (less than
five feet) because the high velocity stream may cause
splashing and/or scattering of the burning material.
3. Anticipate approximately ten seconds of discharge duration.
Ventilate the cabin promptly after successfully
extinguishing the fire to reduce the gases produced
by thermal decomposition. Occupants should use
oxygen masks until the smoke clears.
Fire extinguishers should be recharged by a qualified fire extinguisher
agency after each use. After recharging, secure the extinguisher to its
mounting bracket; do not allow it to lie loose on floor or seats.
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CESSNA
MODEL 208B 867 SHP
GARMIN G1000
208BPHCUS-00