All,
Just been told by my maintenance company that my 3 helis all need to have their dry powder extinguishers replaced by Halon ones ( EASA ruling). Now forgive me for being stupid but halon was banned in 2002 for being an ozone killer and when let off in an enclosed space it will kill you as it removes O2 from the atmosphere. I think we can all call a cockpit an enclosed space !!
Digging futher into it and I find dry powder has been removed as the powder will corrode aircraft skins and panels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. So EASA is more interested in not corroding ac than pax safety. Yes I know halon is very good at putting out fires but whats the point when the gas is so toxic that it will kill you !!!!!
I have asked UK CAA for some advice, havent even had the courtsey of a reply.
Anyone got any thoughts on this or a way round the problem, as The Company Risk Assessments are having a problem.
