I searched PPRune and the internet, but could not find some examples of what I'm trying to find (if you can, please forward me the link).
Anyway, we have DA-20s in our flight school, and we're introducing iPads as sort of EFB, log book....
Now, there are procedures described nicely for larger aircraft. But, what do you do with the rapidly exploding and smoke creating device in a small confined aircraft.
FAA video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS6KA_Si-m8
The usual procedure for extinguishing battery fires in devices like that is Halon, then cool down with water.
Of course, standard cabin fire procedure as per AFM applies also.
Problem is ,in a small aircraft, especially the likes of composite Da-20 - where is the best place to put the device while dealing with such a rapid fire. And what if you do not have water? The Da-20 has pretty small windows so you cannot just chunk it out (also you shouldn't really be touching the device in the first place). If you put it in the back behind the pilot you are basically putting on top of the fuel tank.
And there is really not much space anywhere else if you are flying with another person in the right seat.
The amount of smoke these fires produce is also worrying:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCWdnjLqVWw
Like said before, windows in the Da-20 and a lot of other smaller aircraft are small, may not be enough to aerate the cabin.
I would love to hear experiences and opinions from others, maybe someone has already thought about these issues.