Smoke in the Cockpit

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Smoke in the Cockpit
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Major Discussion Points

• John Cox gave a presentation from the safety
  perspective outlining the history of smoke and
  fire in-flight, regulatory steps that have been
  taken and areas where further rulemaking and new
  technologies would be beneficial.
• An FAA presentation outlined steps that are being
  taken to improve the data gathered from the field
  on smoke and fire incidents to support data
  driven decisions for future action.
• EASA presented current rulemaking activities in
  the area of airworthiness and maintenance,
  focusing on aging wiring.

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Reaction from the Floor

• Safety vs. Security requirements, i.e. crash axe
  location.
• Common language for crew training in describing
  conditions in the cabin (level of smoke,
  visibility etc).
• Incorporation of new technologies, procedures and
  training.
• Exchange of data, lessons learned and regulatory
  actions taken with authorities worldwide,
  particularly in regions with older aircraft and
  more potential problems such as aging wiring.

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Outcomes/Additional Ideas

• The FAA and EASA are currently taking steps in
  areas such as aging wiring and data collection.
• The FAA also agrees that we can look into
  potential training improvements and could involve
  EASA for a harmonized approach when they develop
  their operational regulations.
• In the meantime, as the presentations outlined,
  there are additional areas where technology and
  training can be incorporated by industry now.