Fire and Smoke Procedures

071-02-05Pablo Asensio Martínez2026-04-011 min

Types of Fire

Airplane fire training

  • Engine Fire: Detected by loops. Indicated by Bell/Light. Procedure: Power lever idle, Fuel lever cutoff, Fire Handle Pull/Rotate (Discharge agent).
  • Cabin Fire: Visible smoke/flames. Use hand extinguishers (Halon 1211). Don PBE (Protective Breathing Equipment).
  • Hidden Fire: Behind panels/cargo. Difficult to locate.
  • Toilet Fire: Detected by smoke detector. Automatic extinguisher in waste bin (heat activated).

Pilot Actions

  1. Oxygen Masks: ON/100%/Emergency (if smoke present).
  2. Communication: Established between pilots.
  3. Divert: Land ASAP (Nearest Suitable Airport). "Time is critical".
  4. Smoke Removal: If source cannot be extinguished, consider smoke removal procedures (depressurization or smoke evavuation valve).

Lithium Batteries

If a PED (Personal Electronic Device) catches fire:

  • Do NOT use ice (insulates heat).
  • Douse with water/non-flammable liquid to cool cells.
  • Move to a safe place (process usually involves a containment bag).
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Pablo Asensio · 2026-04-01

Aeronautical engineer. Passed the thirteen EASA ATPL(A) theoretical knowledge exams studying from these very notes. Writes and reviews each topic against the Part-FCL Learning Objectives.

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