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Presented By Claire Fleece
A Solution to Fighting Inaccesible Fires
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Agenda
  • Hidden Fire Statistics
  • NTSB Recommendations
  • What is a FAST-PORT Tm ?
  • Benefits of FAST-PORT TM

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Inaccessible Fires
  • Smoke or fire incidents occur on an average of at
    least three U.S. flights a day.
  • More than 350 unscheduled landings occur annually
    due mainly to In-flight smoke and fires in
    inaccessible areas.

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2000 Air Line Pilots Association Study
  • More than half the incidents were high
    temperature events, such as sparking and arcing.
  • 82 were related to electrical systems or
    components.

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Boeing Analysis of In-Service Smoke, Fumes and
Fire Events
  • Smoke is always a significant issue with
    operational consequences.
  • Consequences include
  • Flight schedule disruptions
  • Air turn backs
  • Airplane diversions
  • Declared emergencies
  • Accommodations for displaced passengers
  • Extensive unscheduled maintenance
  • Not to mention cost of life!

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Summary of Reported Smoke Events in Pressurized
Areas
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Smoke Event Sources
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In-Flight Fires Cited in NTSB 2002 Recommendations
  • Delta Flight 2030, MD-88, emergency landing, Sept
    17, 1999 Flight attendant discharged halon
    extinguisher into sidewall vent to extinguish
    fire beneath the vent.
  • AirTran Flight 913, DC-9-32, emergency landing
    Aug 8, 2000. Smoke in the forward cabin was
    caused by electrical arcing in the bulkhead
    behind the captains seat. The arcing ignited
    interior panels, which continued burning after
    the airplane was landed and the passengers were
    evacuated.

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AirTran Flight 913
Fire in Bulkhead ignited Interior Panels
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In-Flight Fires Cited in NTSB 2002 Recommendations
  • American Flight 1683, MD-80, emergency landing,
    Nov 29, 2000. Lightening struck the aircraft and
    induced arcing. A Halon extinguisher was
    discharged into an access hole cut into a ceiling
    panel with a pocketknife, extinguishing fire.
  • Air Canada Flight 797, DC-9, emergency landing,
    June 2, 1983. The flight attendant saw smoke
    coming from the seams between the walls in the
    lavatory. A fire extinguisher was aimed at the
    paneling and seams. 23 passengers were unable to
    evacuate and died in the fire. The airplane was
    destroyed.

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Air Canada Flight 797
23 Passengers died and the plane was destroyed.
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NTSB Safety 2002 Recommendations
  • (A-01-86) Develop and require implementation of
    procedures or airplane modifications that will
    provide the most effective means for crewmembers
    to gain access to areas behind interior panels
    for the purpose of applying extinguishing agent
    to hidden fires.

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NTSB Safety 2002 Recommendations
  • As part of this effort, the FAA should evaluate
    the feasibility of equipping interior panels of
    new and existing airplanes with ports, or some
    means to apply extinguishing agent behind
    interior panels

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FAST-PORT TM (Fire Access SafeTy Port)
  • LTMC has developed the FAST- PORT TM to meet this
    critical need.
  • The FAST- PORT TM provides a clear path into
    inaccessible areas allowing the extinguishing
    agent to be applied to hidden fires.

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Gain Access to Inaccessible Fires
  • A flight crewmember
  • Locates the FAST-PORT TM closest to the smoke
    source.
  • Opens the FAST-PORT TM and inserts the fire
    extinguisher nozzle.
  • Disperses extinguishing agent into a previously
    inaccessible area.

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FAST-PORT TM Technology
  • Provides Excellent Dispersal and Optimum use of
    the available extinguishing agent.
  • Saves Previous Time by eliminating the need for a
    crew member to pry off panels or use a fire axe
    as recommended in FAR 121.417 crew training.

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FAST-PORT TM Technology
  • Offers a Non Destructive Method of gaining
    access. Fire axe usage can contribute to the
    escalation of the emergency.
  • Reduces the possibility of blow back of the
    extinguishing agent into a crew members face.
  • Has a Tamper Evident Design for easy pre-flight
    inspection.

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FAST-PORT TM Testing
  • Objective Determine the effectiveness of a
    FAST-PORT TM used to extinguish Class B hidden
    fire using a 2 ½ lb. Halon Fire Extinguisher
    charged to 125 PSI.
  • Fire was created in an aluminum fire box
    containing cotton balls soaked in lighter Fuel
    containing Naptha.
  • The FAST-PORT TM was located at varying distance
    from the source of the fire.

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FAST-PORT TM Test Procedure
  • Class B fire was started in box using cotton
    wading and Lighter Fuel.
  • Box was sealed.
  • FAST-PORT was opened.
  • Fire extinguisher nozzle was inserted.
  • Halon was released into box (See chart for time
    released.)

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Test Area 3,456 cubic inches Fire Distance from
FAST-PORT 34
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Test Area 2,304 cubic inches Fire Distance from
FAST-PORT 22
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Test Area 1,152 cubic inches Fire Distance from
FAST-PORT 10
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FAST-PORT TM Model 9500
  • Designed to be retrofitted into spare circuit
    breaker positions, electrical bays, or in the
    proximity of electrical sources.

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FAST-PORT TM Model 9500
  • Designed with a high profile which enables a
    flight crew member to easily locate in a smoke
    filled environment.

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FAST-PORT TM Model 9600
  • Ergonomically designed for cabin installations
    with passenger safety in mind.

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FAST-PORT TM Model 9600
  • Enable access to a multitude of hidden areas
    overhead panels, galleys, entertainment systems,
    lighting units, etc.

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FAST-PORT TM Benefits
  • Cost Effective
  • Easily Retrofitted into Existing Aircraft
  • Custom Engineered for New Aircraft
  • No Modifications to Electrical or Hydraulic
    Systems
  • No Impact on Weight and Balance

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FAST-PORT TM Benefits
  • Works with FAA Cabin Approved Fire Extinguishers
  • Approved by Canadian Civil Aviation Transport
    Authority Lear/ 24, 25, 28, 29, 31, 31A, 35, 35A,
    36, 36A, 55, 55B
  • Approved by Federal Aviation Administration in
  • U.S. Patent Approved/European Patent Approved

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For More Information Claire Fleece (631)
859-1076 cfleece_at_fast-port.com
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