Does your plane have a fire extinguisher?? - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T18:01:35Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/does-your-plane-have-a-fire-extinguisher?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A712881&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have no experience with the…tag:zenith.aero,2020-04-06:2606393:Comment:7156942020-04-06T05:06:45.704ZGary Reedhttps://zenith.aero/profile/GaryReed
<p>I have no experience with these, but I perused the website for a few minutes. The main drawback I can see from an Aviation point of view is that it's kind of like a flare. Once you light it (with the attached striker) you can't shut it off and it will continue to burn, produce gas and emit it's output until it burns out. I also noticed that it is PROHIBITED from being AIR SHIPPED.<br/>Probably not a good choice for an aircraft extinguisher.</p>
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<p>I have no experience with these, but I perused the website for a few minutes. The main drawback I can see from an Aviation point of view is that it's kind of like a flare. Once you light it (with the attached striker) you can't shut it off and it will continue to burn, produce gas and emit it's output until it burns out. I also noticed that it is PROHIBITED from being AIR SHIPPED.<br/>Probably not a good choice for an aircraft extinguisher.</p>
<p></p> A club member decided to do s…tag:zenith.aero,2020-04-06:2606393:Comment:7157852020-04-06T01:45:36.535ZMack P. Kreizenbeckhttps://zenith.aero/profile/MackPKreizenbeck
<p>A club member decided to do some acrobatics in the 152 and not realizing that the fire extinguisher wasn't tied down put it through the back window. Plane is placard no acrobatics - Wow! </p>
<p>Be sure to anchor the fire extinguisher as the 601 & 650 canopies are spendy $$$$$</p>
<p>A club member decided to do some acrobatics in the 152 and not realizing that the fire extinguisher wasn't tied down put it through the back window. Plane is placard no acrobatics - Wow! </p>
<p>Be sure to anchor the fire extinguisher as the 601 & 650 canopies are spendy $$$$$</p> Does anyone have any first ha…tag:zenith.aero,2020-04-05:2606393:Comment:7158672020-04-05T15:57:32.773ZFrank Stutzmanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/FrankSTutzman
<p>Does anyone have any first hand experience with Element fire extinguishers (<a href="https://elementfire.com/">https://elementfire.com/</a>)? </p>
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<p>Seems like the perfect thing for carrying in a plane, but have no personal experience with them.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any first hand experience with Element fire extinguishers (<a href="https://elementfire.com/">https://elementfire.com/</a>)? </p>
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<p>Seems like the perfect thing for carrying in a plane, but have no personal experience with them.</p> Mark,
I realize that once the…tag:zenith.aero,2020-04-05:2606393:Comment:7156632020-04-05T01:13:25.501Zstephen hetzhttps://zenith.aero/profile/stephenhetz
<p>Mark,</p>
<p>I realize that once the fire got out of control, the insurance company owned it, but the pain of watching your beautiful plane that you built go up in flames must still hurt. After 150 hours with my 750 STOL, I wouldn't trade it for anything. Your video brought an end to my procrastination. Thanks.</p>
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<p>Steve</p>
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<p>Mark,</p>
<p>I realize that once the fire got out of control, the insurance company owned it, but the pain of watching your beautiful plane that you built go up in flames must still hurt. After 150 hours with my 750 STOL, I wouldn't trade it for anything. Your video brought an end to my procrastination. Thanks.</p>
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<p>Steve</p>
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<p>I'm glad this thread came about. I have a model A400 bought from Aircraft Spruce several years ago. I pulled it out of the holder for the first time in a while, only to find it was empty. Leaked out somehow. Just bought a replacement.</p>
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<p>Daniel Pelletier, I mounted mine on the 601 right behind the passenger seat on that short vertical wall at the front of the luggage area. It is an easy reach for the pilot. The A400 comes with a snap-release mount that I screwed in…</p>
<p>I'm glad this thread came about. I have a model A400 bought from Aircraft Spruce several years ago. I pulled it out of the holder for the first time in a while, only to find it was empty. Leaked out somehow. Just bought a replacement.</p>
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<p>Daniel Pelletier, I mounted mine on the 601 right behind the passenger seat on that short vertical wall at the front of the luggage area. It is an easy reach for the pilot. The A400 comes with a snap-release mount that I screwed in place.</p>
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<p>Dave G </p> I just order mine today from…tag:zenith.aero,2020-03-24:2606393:Comment:7139242020-03-24T03:59:07.082ZDaniel Pelletierhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanielPelletier
<p>I just order mine today from ACS, it’s mandatory in Canada. I’ve to figure where to install it in my 601. Any suggestions or photos ?<br/></p>
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<p>I just order mine today from ACS, it’s mandatory in Canada. I’ve to figure where to install it in my 601. Any suggestions or photos ?<br/></p>
<p>Daniel Pelletier </p> Oops don’t make a video about…tag:zenith.aero,2020-03-18:2606393:Comment:7132802020-03-18T17:00:11.237ZHarmen van der Veldenhttps://zenith.aero/profile/HarmenvanderVelden
<p>Oops don’t make a video about the importance of fire extinguishers and have the camera pointed to the wall with the required decal pointing to the missing equipment (big fine from the inspector waiting- in my state anyway)</p>
<p>Harmen -still working on the cruzer, wiring take a while</p>
<p>Oops don’t make a video about the importance of fire extinguishers and have the camera pointed to the wall with the required decal pointing to the missing equipment (big fine from the inspector waiting- in my state anyway)</p>
<p>Harmen -still working on the cruzer, wiring take a while</p> My Cessna Skylark has a nice…tag:zenith.aero,2020-03-16:2606393:Comment:7129352020-03-16T23:11:07.279ZBob Pustellhttps://zenith.aero/profile/BobPustell
<p>My Cessna Skylark has a nice halon extinguisher. My Stinson Voyager has none (it's been on the gotta do sometime list). Thanks for the "push" and I took the hint and ordered two - one for the Stinson and one for the car. When my Zenith gets to the almost built stage it will get one also, for sure, before it flies.</p>
<p>My Cessna Skylark has a nice halon extinguisher. My Stinson Voyager has none (it's been on the gotta do sometime list). Thanks for the "push" and I took the hint and ordered two - one for the Stinson and one for the car. When my Zenith gets to the almost built stage it will get one also, for sure, before it flies.</p> Just make sure it’s a halon o…tag:zenith.aero,2020-03-14:2606393:Comment:7131542020-03-14T22:35:02.246ZMark Pensenstadlerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/MarkPensenstadler
<p>Just make sure it’s a halon one. A regular ABC extinguisher is highly corrosive to the aluminum airframe. </p>
<p>Just make sure it’s a halon one. A regular ABC extinguisher is highly corrosive to the aluminum airframe. </p> Yes they were all firesleeved…tag:zenith.aero,2020-03-14:2606393:Comment:7130642020-03-14T22:34:00.321ZMark Pensenstadlerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/MarkPensenstadler
<p>Yes they were all firesleeved. </p>
<p>Yes they were all firesleeved. </p>