Electrical Fire Flashcards
What’s the procedure in the event of a fire breaks out in the cabin during flight?=
Avoid an electrical fire, then extinguish it
1
Master switch: “OFF”.
2
Avionics master: “OFF”.
3
All other switches: “OFF” (except the magnetos).
4
Heater, defroster, and Vents: “CLOSED”.
5
Fire extinguisher: “APPLY”.
6
Once the extinguisher has been used, open the vents to air the cabin.
If the fire has been extinguished,
we should minimize the use of electrical equipment.
7
Master switch: “ON”.
8
Breakers: “ALL IN” (if any have popped: “DO NOT RESET THEM”).
9
COM/NAV Equipment: “OFF”.
10
Avionic master: “ON”.
11
COM/NAV Equipment: “ON” (ONE BY ONE), leaving a small period between switching each one on and off.
12
Land at the nearest possible airport.