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Part B Section
PART 7 EMERGENCYEQUIPMENT
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
An Emergency Equipment Checklist is detailed on page 32 at the end of this section. All
items are to be checked during the Preflight Inspection by either the Pilot or a designated
crew member responsible for that part of the Preflight Inspection.
ENGINE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
The engine fire extinguisher bottle is located behind the Captains seat on the Flight Deck
and is filled with a mixture of CO2 and Argon. It is electrically discharged by operating a
switch on the Main Electrical Panel. Prior to operating the Discharge Switch the Selector
Valve (also found on the Main Electrical Panei) must be turned to the engine intended to
receive the charge. See Part 3 of this Section.
WARNING: Electrical power must be on before engine fire extinguisher system can be
used.
30 CABIN FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (3)
Portable fire extinguishers are located:
1) Behind the Co-Pilot's seat
2) Forward buikhead in the Galley
3) Forward buikhead in port Blister Compartment
All are 2,5 kg BCF type extinguishers that require servicing when "recharge" is indicated
on the smail dial on each extinguisher. CAUTION: BCF is non toxic but excludes oxygen
and therefore use in confined spaces is dangerous. Vacate the affected area and ventilatie
the aircraft as soon as possible after the fire is out.
Stichting Catalina PH-PBY Rev No: 00
18 May, 2004 Page: 25