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Fire Extinguisher Mounting


BigTex

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Just mounted mine to the above discussed seat location. I was able to use DG-12 Adel clamps. Added a little tape around the seat handle first to provide a little more grip and prevent rotation. Ended up putting it on the pilot side. Was afraid that a passenger getting in would step on it in the copilot location. Older folks have a bad enough time getting in.

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 Ended up putting it on the pilot side. Was afraid that a passenger getting in would step on it in the copilot location. Older folks have a bad enough time getting in.

 

I went with the pilot side too even though I have articulating seats.  I've got my seat (height/recline) exactly where I want it so I'll never need to adjust that part of it. 

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My (Halon) unit is mounted longitudinally between the seat rails touching the front of the back seat bulkhead. I can reach it easily, but the left rear seat passenger has to step across it. I seldom have rear seat passengers, so the convenience to me trumps the inconvenience to them. Frankly, I don't know what it is bolted to - I assume the floor.: LASAR checked it out initially, and takes it out at every annual, so that location, and how it is mounted must be OK. I also keep a smaller Halon unit in the pilot side foot well pouch.

 

Is Halon the type extinguisher to have?  Is there any other option?  I need to get one installed in my plane.

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My (Halon) unit is mounted longitudinally between the seat rails touching the front of the back seat bulkhead. I can reach it easily, but the left rear seat passenger has to step across it. I seldom have rear seat passengers, so the convenience to me trumps the inconvenience to them. Frankly, I don't know what it is bolted to - I assume the floor.: LASAR checked it out initially, and takes it out at every annual, so that location, and how it is mounted must be OK. I also keep a smaller Halon unit in the pilot side foot well pouch. Is Halon the type extinguisher to have? Is there any other option? I need to get one installed in my plane.
You'll want a Halon.
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I was looking through my "odds and sods" at the hangar and found that I still had a pair of the split collars I prepared for mounting a fire extinguisher on the seat adjustment bar. They are the 3/4 inch ID variety and after building them, I discovered they were the wrong size for my plane. (I later got the correct size for mine and built me another set.) Since they were furnished to me by Openskyflyer, he has first shot at them, but if he doesn't, they are available to anyone who would like to have them, for the cost of shipping.

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