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Old 05-23-2017, 01:31 PM
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Default RV7A Fire Extinguisher location

I am looking for suggestions and pictures on placement on my Halon fire extinguisher in my RV7A.

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Old 05-23-2017, 01:51 PM
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I am looking for suggestions and pictures on placement on my Halon fire extinguisher in my RV7A.

Thanks in advance!

Steven
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On the forward-sloping face of the FI electric boost pump cover (which I lowered because I have the Andair pump, which is lower profile).
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Old 05-23-2017, 02:08 PM
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Mine is on the forward face of the flap actuator, between the seats. It is very easy to get to and does not take any space that otherwise would have been used for other purpose.
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Old 05-23-2017, 02:22 PM
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Mine is on the forward face of the flap actuator, between the seats. It is very easy to get to and does not take any space that otherwise would have been used for other purpose.
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Old 05-23-2017, 04:11 PM
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Ours is mounted horizontally on the bottom side of the crossmember, behind the right seat.
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Old 05-24-2017, 05:52 AM
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I needed it as forward as possible for W&B. I finally decided to mount it under the bracket that holds my throttle/mixture/prop rpm cables under the sub panel. I replaced the shorter bracket screws with longer ones so the extinguisher bracket could mounted directly under the sub panel. I love it. It is out of sight unless you lower your head and look for it. I'm not at home right now or I would send a picture.
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Old 05-24-2017, 06:32 AM
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I mounted my halo extinguisher horizontally on the cover in front of the spar, on the passenger side.

It is within reach and out of the way. I've never had a passenger mention they hit it and when I've flown from from the right seat, I have not hit it.

I used one of the existing holes and added a stiffener to the inside of the cover for the other hole and platenuts.
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Old 05-24-2017, 06:42 AM
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Thanks for all the great suggestions!
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Old 05-24-2017, 05:24 PM
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On the forward-sloping face of the FI electric boost pump cover (which I lowered because I have the Andair pump, which is lower profile).
Mine is here too (also the lifehammer).

One point. I did make the original mistake of buying the extinguisher with the plastic top and actuator. For a couple of years I fought with the cap popping off due to the loads imposed by the mounting bracket. Finally turned the whole thing upside down so the top and cap point down and forward. No more problems but I still would recommend avoiding the plastic cap unit. Get the better one with metal handle and actuator.
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