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Forum: Freight Dogs

22nd Jan 2014, 17:22

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Lithium Metal Fire over remote area

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Posted By Omega 3

Dan, that's a bit my point. The Z letter tells...

Dan, that's a bit my point. The Z letter tells you to consider an immediate landing. However, with the possibility of a false alarm, ditching in the middle of the ocean might be as deadly. I'm not...

Forum: Freight Dogs

6th Jan 2014, 23:15

Replies: 20

Lithium Metal Fire over remote area

Views: 11,635

Posted By Omega 3

The point is, we cannot get water to put a fire...

The point is, we cannot get water to put a fire on the lower cargo hold, so there is not much use.

Lithium Ion batteries seem to be not as harmful as the Lithium Metal ones. It is my understading...

Forum: Freight Dogs

6th Jan 2014, 18:06

Replies: 20

Lithium Metal Fire over remote area

Views: 11,635

Posted By Omega 3

Thanks for the input. I understand it will...

Thanks for the input.

I understand it will ultimately be a captain's decision, but that's my point, of the risk management of ditching or not. I don't think there is a right or wrong answer,...

Forum: Freight Dogs

6th Jan 2014, 15:51

Replies: 20

Lithium Metal Fire over remote area

Views: 11,635

Posted By Omega 3

Lithium Metal Fire over remote area

Gentlemen,

Consider the following scenario:

You are flying a heavy cargo plane, loaded with lithium metal batteries on the lower cargo hold, and you get a fire warning on that cargo compartment...

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