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SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
APPROVED
and are impossible to extinguish. You can only prevent or delay fire propa-
gation by continually cooling down the batteries and surrounding items with
a copious amount of water.
WARNING:
The aircraft should be under surveillance for at least 24h due
to possible latent battery thermal runaway or late cell ignition.
3.6.3 COCKPIT FIRE IN FLIGHT
If the cause of the fire is apparent and accessible, try first to locate the
source of the fire and isolate it by disengaging the a ff ected system or circuit
breaker. If this is not e ff ective, use a fire extinguisher (if available) or any
other means to extinguish flames and land as soon as possible. Opening
the vents may feed the fire, but to avoid incapacitating the crew from smoke
inhalation, it may be necessary to rid cabin of smoke or fire extinguishing.
1 PWR EN switch OFF
2 BATT EN switch OFF
3 AVIONICS switch OFF
4 MASTER Switch OFF
5 Fire Extinguisher (if available) ACTIVATE
WARNING
: !
!
Should the fire extinguisher contain Halon gas, its operation
can be toxic, especially in a closed area. After extinguishing fire, ventilate
cabin by opening air vents and unlatching door (if required).
If airflow is not su ffi cient to clear smoke or fumes from cabin:
3 Door vents OPEN
CAUTION: The door structure/hinge is not designed for intentional open-
door operations. Be advised that the chance of door failure occurring is
higher, as the airspeed at which the door is opened at increases.
4 Land (emergency) IMMEDIATELY