best portable extinguisher/extinguishers for aircraft cockpit/cabin situation.

[Tom Sutton]

I have an enquiry I need help with it goes as follows,

I was wondering if you could please provide me with some further guidance. I am looking to install a new portable extinguisher on an Aircraft. Due to new legislation I cannot install Halon. I have been looking at using a Halotron 1 extinguisher but noticed on your website you mention HCFC Blend b is not authorised in the UK, is this the case or are aircraft exempt from this?

Which is the best portable extinguisher/extinguishers for aircraft cockpit/cabin situation.

[AnthonyB]

Halon is still permitted on board aircraft but very expensive new however there are a few floating about second hand (Talking recently to an airport fire fighter and extinguisher buff BS5306-3 doesn't apply and the maintenance regime for on board extinguishers is such there is some extremely old stuff in service!).

Halotron is illegal in the EU, water and halon are the principles in use although Novec 1230 & FM-200 are also available.

Whilst FE-36 is the EU's main portable halon replacement it doesn't appear to tick the boxes for aircraft use.

UK supplier of Halon portables for on board use:
http://www.transair.co.uk/pp+Aircraft-Halon-Fire-Extinguishers-From-FFE+2787


US manufacturer of halon & halon alternatives:
http://www.h3raviation.com/products.htm

[Tom Sutton]

Thanks AB for your reply I was hoping you would come to my rescue I have tried to find out about the amendments but I find it difficult to understand it looks like it applies to certain aircraft but not all. Can I use your answer to reply to the guy on Safelinks forum or do you want to do it yourself.

http://www.boeing.com/commercial/aeromagazine/articles/2011_q4/3/

[AnthonyB]

Happy for you to - I don't have time to go on the Safelincs forum that often. Whilst some cut off dates have been and gone the small aviation sector still seems to be using halon based on the EU 2025 deadline.

[Tom Sutton]

Thanks AB I shall use it to formulate my reply I also found the relevant EU document. http://www.fia.uk.com/resourceLibrary/eu-commission-regulations.html

[Psuedonym]

Late in this, sorry.  AB what's the issue with FE 36 for aircraft for a replacement? Ta