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Question 130 - Operational Procedures - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot Licence

Water alone must be used for every fire, including energised electrical-equipment fires.

Halon 1211 is mandatory in every portable extinguisher, irrespective of applicable end dates or derogations.

It must be an approved agent suitable for the likely fire, minimise hazardous toxic-gas concentrations and comply with applicable halon restrictions or a specific authorised derogation.

Dry chemical powder is mandatory in the flight deck even if it impairs vision or interferes with electrical contacts.

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