In-Flight Aircraft Seat Fire Extinguishing Tests (Cabin Hazard Measurements)

摘要

This report describes the results of a test program designed to: determine the amount of toxic decomposition byproducts from the use of Halon 1211 on large seat fires in an aircraft cabin while in flight; compare relative hazard levels from the use of common aircraft hand-held extinguishers (Halon 1211, monammonium phosphate, carbon dioxide, water) on large fire in an aircraft cabin while in flight; compare the hazards from the hand-held extinguishers extinguishing a large aircraft seat fire to the hazards of an uncontrolled seat fire. A series of nine tests was conducted during this project. Two tests each were conducted using Halon 1211, dry powder (monammonium phosphate), water and C02 extinguishers, and one test in which the seat fire was allowed to burn uncontrolled. Hazard level measurements were taken during all tests, they included heat, smoke, and toxic gas measurements. It was concluded that Halon 1211 can be effectively and safely utilized to extinguish a severe seat fire in a transport passenger cabin. (Author)