Gentlemen
There is indeed a worldwide ban on the production of Halon under the Montreal Protocol due to the release of CFC's which make a big hole in the ozone layer. However, although production has ceased and Halon 1211 (BCF) extinguishers should have been disposed of through the proper channels years ago there are a few industries that are exempt and aviation is one of them at least until the remaining stocks run out.
In the world of aviation RFFS we can use it operationally but cannot train with it! We have to watch old training videos instead.
Until an alternative vapourising liquid agent comes on scene with the same or better extinguishing qualities of BCF we are stuck with Dry Powders or CO2.
Where CO2 is concerned though we have to carry twice the amount than what is required for Halon or Dry Powder. We can use CO2 and DP all day long. Where as only 1.5kg of Halon was used last year in the whole of the UK by the RFFS.
Er' what gas is supposed to be the reason for global warming????????
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