N941WR
Legacy Member
Recently I inspected an new RV and noticed the builder had mounted a fairly large ABC type fire extinguisher to the back of the flap motor support.
There were two issues with this installation. First, that is a very difficult location to retrieve the extinguisher form and second was that it was an ABC dry powder extinguisher.
In the event of a cabin fire, putting the extinguisher where you can reach it quickly, without loosening your harness is imperative.
Second, had my friend had an issue and needed to deploy that extinguisher in the closed confines of an aircraft cabin, I doubt he would have been able to breath or see to land.
If you are going to put an extinguisher in your plane, I highly recommend you place where it is within easy reach of the pilot and is of a type that you will not be incapacitated by its use.
There were two issues with this installation. First, that is a very difficult location to retrieve the extinguisher form and second was that it was an ABC dry powder extinguisher.
In the event of a cabin fire, putting the extinguisher where you can reach it quickly, without loosening your harness is imperative.
Second, had my friend had an issue and needed to deploy that extinguisher in the closed confines of an aircraft cabin, I doubt he would have been able to breath or see to land.
If you are going to put an extinguisher in your plane, I highly recommend you place where it is within easy reach of the pilot and is of a type that you will not be incapacitated by its use.