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Old 2nd Nov 2015, 13:16
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Hi 1jz,

Whilst not ideal to fly for 10 days with no extinguishant, the risk is considered acceptable. Provided the cargo smoke warning system functions OK, then the cargo hold will starve the fire of fresh air by closing the associated isolation valves and the extraction fan stops. (FCOM DSC 26-50-10 Smoke Detection)
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