TO 00-25-172 - Robins Air Force Base
TO 00-25-172 - Robins Air Force Base
TO 00-25-172 - Robins Air Force Base
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<strong>TO</strong> <strong>00</strong>-<strong>25</strong>-<strong>172</strong><br />
Table 3-1.<br />
Type of Operation<br />
Fire Protection Equipment Requirements<br />
Fire Protection Requirements<br />
• Do not use Halon, carbon dioxide, or water (Type A, B, or C Rated) fire extinguishers on or near fires involving<br />
munitions, pyrotechnics, or magnesium incendiaries (flares). Halon can be used on fires involving liquid oxygen<br />
(LOX), but it is less effective in extinguishing fires in oxygen-enriched environments; other agents, such as CO2<br />
are preferred. The extinguishers listed in this table should only be used for initial knockdown of fires on aircraft<br />
and equipment before the involvement of munitions, pyrotechnics, or magnesium incendiaries or to protect adjacent<br />
equipment and facilities. Always ensure you have the proper fire extinguisher for the class of fire hazard<br />
encountered.<br />
• The fire protection requirements listed in Table 3-1 shall not be exceeded without approval from the Fire Protection<br />
Flight. Failure to comply with this warning could result in personnel injury or death.<br />
It is preferred the 150-pound Halon 1211 wheeled fire extinguisher remains in the vertical position at all times;<br />
however, some circumstances may require it to be laid down. The laying down of the flight line extinguishers to<br />
prevent tipping or damage from engine exhaust may result in the extinguisher failing to discharge all agent to suppress<br />
a fire. If flight line personnel are concerned the fire extinguisher in the upright position interferes with aircraft<br />
operations; lay the fire bottle down. Should the extinguisher be needed, if possible, stand it upright prior to agent<br />
discharge. This will ensure all agent in the extinguisher is available for discharge.<br />
NOTE<br />
• All references to the Halon 1211 extinguisher are for the 150-pound wheeled extinguisher, see AFI 91-203 and<br />
<strong>TO</strong> 13F4-4-121 for inspection and operating requirements.<br />
• Fire department standby vehicle posturing is not required when the operation involves the simulation of<br />
refueling.<br />
• The fire department standby requirements contained in this <strong>TO</strong> apply for normal day-to-day operations. Under<br />
actual combat conditions, contingencies or emergencies, and MAJCOM directed and approved exercises; Concurrent<br />
Servicing Operations during Combat Sortie Generation may be conducted with only two 150-pound Halon<br />
1211 portable fire extinguishers.<br />
• For any operations performed in SIMULATED Hardened <strong>Air</strong>craft Shelters/Protective <strong>Air</strong>craft Shelters (HAS/<br />
PAS), the fire protection equipment requirements will be the same as for those operations being conducted outside<br />
a hangar or shelter.<br />
• The minimum distribution of Halon 1211 extinguishers indicated in the table should not be exceeded without<br />
approval of the Fire Protection Flight.<br />
1. POL servicing vehicle-parking area. The Fire Protection Flight determines the type of extinguisher<br />
required for the associated hazards in accordance<br />
with NFPA 10.<br />
2. <strong>Air</strong>craft outside of hangar or shelter with no servicing<br />
being conducted.<br />
a. A/T-38, C-12, C-21, C-27, C-29, F-5, H-1, H-60, MQ-9, One Halon 1211 extinguisher per three aircraft. AETC aircraft<br />
require one per three aircraft.<br />
T-1, T-6, T-41, M/RQ-1K/L, RQ-1K/L, and U-2.<br />
b. F-4, F-15, F-16, F-22, F-117, H-53, RQ-4A, OA/A-10 One Halon 1211 extinguisher per two aircraft.<br />
and V-22.<br />
c. <strong>Air</strong>bus A3<strong>00</strong>/310, B-1, B-2, B-52, B-727, B-757, B-767, One Halon 1211 extinguisher per aircraft.<br />
B-777, C-17, C-20, C-32, C-37, C-40/B-737, C-130,<br />
C-141, DC-9, DC-10, E-3, E-8, KC-135, L-1011, MD-<br />
90, and T-43.<br />
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