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H3R RT A600 Halon fire extinguisher

Face it: You should have a fire extinguisher in your airplane. The RT A600 from H3R represents one of the best that you can get. In fact, it comes standard on many aircraft today, so what are you waiting for?

Reviewer comments: Craig Brown, senior technical specialist, AOPA Pilot Information Center ATP, CFI, A&P, 9,800 hours.
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Fire Extinguishers: Halon is Worth the Cost

Forget consumer-grade stuff: A portable Halon extinguisher is the way to go, and products from H3R Aviation lead the market.

An in-flight fire is most pilots' greatest fear, surpassing even a mid-air collision. Although relatively rare, the unique combination of combustible materials and ignition sources available in the typical personal airplane means an in-flight fire must be dealt with quickly and decisively. Doing so usually means disabling systems to deprive the fire of its fuel or ignition sources and employing a fire extinguisher to smother it. A quick landing, even if off-airport, may be necessary.
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Putting Out the Flames

An inflight fire may be one of the most dangerous situations any pilot may face. The difference between safely extinguishing a cockpit fire or perhaps losing your airplane and your life hinges on three factors: having a fire extinguisher on board, knowing how to use it, and having it easily acces-sible. Although the Federal Aviation Regulations do not require general aviation aircraft to carry one, common sense would suggest a fire extinguisher should be standard equipment in every aircraft. read more



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Extinguishing Your Risk

Each year, a small number of pilots face an unexpected danger-a cockpit or engine fire caused by a broken fuel line or electrical short. While the odds of such an occurrence are slim, for those who experience it, lack of preparation can be frightening-or even fatal. read more


Avoiding Mayday

Halon fire extinguishers offer inexpensive protection against inflight fires. read more


Cockpit Fire Protection

Halon is the only practical, cost-effective option for a fire extinguisher.A 2.5-pound bottle is the best choice. read more