It's my first post so go easy on me...
I have a question that will hopefully prompt a discussion on the topic of using the hand held fire extinguisher in the event of an electrical fire in flight. Keeping in mind the POH says to turn all electrical switches off, open vents, use HHFE if available, initiate an expedited descent and land immediately.
What would it take for you to employ the extinguisher in flight for an electrical fire in flight? I'm wondering about the consequences surrounding using a fire extinguisher in an enclosed environment where it would be hard or even impossible to vent the cockpit enough to safely use it. Wouldn't you risk incapacitating Yourself and not being able to safely get the airplane on the ground? Is there a situation in which you would attempt to vent the cockpit using the side vents and land as soon as possible? Has anyone ever heard of a situation in where the FE was used successfully in flight?
What are your guys' thoughts?
Thanks in advance.
I have a question that will hopefully prompt a discussion on the topic of using the hand held fire extinguisher in the event of an electrical fire in flight. Keeping in mind the POH says to turn all electrical switches off, open vents, use HHFE if available, initiate an expedited descent and land immediately.
What would it take for you to employ the extinguisher in flight for an electrical fire in flight? I'm wondering about the consequences surrounding using a fire extinguisher in an enclosed environment where it would be hard or even impossible to vent the cockpit enough to safely use it. Wouldn't you risk incapacitating Yourself and not being able to safely get the airplane on the ground? Is there a situation in which you would attempt to vent the cockpit using the side vents and land as soon as possible? Has anyone ever heard of a situation in where the FE was used successfully in flight?
What are your guys' thoughts?
Thanks in advance.
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