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Fire Extinguishers
Two portable hand-held fire extinguishers are installed in the
airplane. One extinguisher is located in the cockpit under the
copilot’s seat. The other extinguisher is located behind the
left hand aft passengers seat and is accessible to all the
passengers.
The portable fire extinguishers are pressurized
bottles containing a Halon Type 1211 extinguishing
agent. The bottles have an actuating valve
operated by hand and the extinguishers are rated
for Class B and C fires.
To operate fire extinguisher:
1. Hold upright and pull out the locking pin on the operating lever.
2. Stand back six (6) feet.
3. Aim at the base of the fire, not at the smoke or flame, and squeeze lever.
4. Sweep fire extinguisher side to side.
Copilot’s Seat
First Aid Kit
A first aid kit is included as loose equipment
and is provided for minor emergencies.
Note: The First Aid Kit may be stored in many
locations in the airplane. Consult with
aircraft crew to determine location.
Flashlights
Flashlights are included as loose equipment for use in
emergencies.
Note: Flashlights may be stored in many
locations in the airplane. Consult with
aircraft crew to determine location.
Emergency Locator Transmitter
The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) unit is located in the aft tail cone equipment.
The unit is self-contained and battery powered. An indicator light provides a visual
indication of ELT operation. A switch mounted in the unit and a cockpit switch
provides control of the ELT. The ELT cockpit switch panel is located on the aft, upper
end of the left circuit breaker panel. An inertia switch located within the ELT unit
automatically activates the ELT unit. Should an accident occur, the ELT unit would
automatically transmit alert tones on the international distress frequencies of 121.5,
243 and 406 MHz. These frequencies are monitored by government monitoring
stations, military, CAA, FAA and Coast Guard aircraft. The unit’s internal battery
allows transmission of the emergency signal for at least 50 hours. A flashing
indicator light on the ELT unit adjacent to the connectors indicates ELT unit operation.
In the cockpit, a flashing indicator light and an aural signal also indicate operation. A
reset switch, located in the cockpit, is used to stop ELT transmissions by electronically
resetting the G switch, should the ELT be inadvertently triggered following a hard
landing, sudden stop, or other reason. Refer to the Maintenance Manual of your
aircraft for more information on the ELT.
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