Fire Protection

Question 1

How many total fire extinguishers and PBEs (portable breathing equipment) are there onboard the aircraft?

Answer 1

Four of each. Located within 3 feet of each other

Question 2

When cargo is carried what is he maximum distance in terms of time that the aircraft can be operated from a suitable airport?

Answer 2

60min

Question 3

Why must the aircraft be operated within 60min of an airport when cargo is carried?

Answer 3

The aircraft’s fire extinguishing system is only capable of providing 60min of fire suppression.