Investigation of Aircraft Chemical Extinguishant Fire and Explosion Suppression Systems.
Abstract
The effectiveness of an aircraft chemical extinguishant fire and explosion suppression system was evaluated in a simulated aircraft dry bay volume, a simulated aircraft fuel tank and a C-130 aircraft inboard main tank. The combustibles used to create the fires and explosions were butane, JP-4 and JP-5. The ignition sources utilized were small arms fire, electric spark and a hot surface. Suppression system components were subjected to a fuel slosh test and a flight test. Tests were conducted to determine the extinguishant distribution characteristics of the system in the C-130 aircraft fuel tank. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0852712
Entities
People
- Joseph P. Gillis
- Warner G. Dalzell