CIRRUS DESIGN SR20 - Cabin Fire in Flight

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Cirrus Design Section 3
SR20 Emergency Procedures
Cabin Fire In Flight
If the cause of the fire is readily apparent and accessible, use the fire
extinguisher to extinguish flames and land as soon as possible.
Opening the vents may feed the fire, but to avoid incapacitating the
crew from smoke inhalation, it may be necessary to rid cabin of smoke
or fire extinguishant. If the cause of fire is not readily apparent, is
electrical, or is not readily accessible, proceed as follows:
• WARNING •
Serials 1337 and subsequent: If the airplane is in IMC
conditions, turn ALT 1, ALT 2, and BAT 1 switches OFF.
Power from battery 2 will keep the Primary Flight Display
operational for approximately 30 minutes.
1.
Bat-Alt Master Switches........................................ OFF, AS REQ’D
• Note •
With Bat-Alt Master Switches OFF, engine will continue to run.
However, no electrical power will be available.
2.
Heater ...................................................................................... OFF
3. Air Vents........................................................................... CLOSED
4. Fire Extinguisher............................................................ ACTIVATE
• WARNING •
Halon gas used in the fire extinguisher can be toxic, especially
in a closed area. After extinguishing fire, ventilate cabin by
opening air vents and unlatching door (if required).
5.
When fire extinguished, Air Vents ................... OPEN, FULL COLD
6. Avionics Power Switch .............................................................OFF
7. All other switches .....................................................................OFF
8. Land as soon as possible.
If setting master switches off eliminated source of fire or fumes and
airplane is in night, weather, or IFR conditions:
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