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NFPA 408: Standard for Aircraft Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers specifies requirements for the type and size of portable fire extinguishers for all types of aircraft. It also provides requirements for training flight-crew members on extinguishers use in the event of a fire onboard an aircraft. Chapters address:
* Aircraft types and capacities
* Distribution of extinguishers
* Inspections, maintenance, and hydrostatic testing
* Flight crew training
* Updated to reflect current tactics and equipment, the 2010 edition includes:
* Requirements for, and definitions of, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
* Requirements for, and definitions of, Personal Breathing Equipment (PBE)
* Rules for, and explanations of, Halocarbons and their use and efficacy
The 2010 NFPA 408 also includes format and editorial changes that improve readability and usability.
Product Details
- Published:
- 12/05/2009
- ISBN(s):
- 9780877659303
- Number of Pages:
- 20
