Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › I. General › Task F. Ground Operations and Servicing

AM.I.F.K6

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Types/classes of fire extinguishers and procedures.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 1-5
Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Fire Protection › Types and Operation of Shop and Flight Line Fire Extinguishers
Types and Operation of Shop and Flight Line Fire Extinguishers Water extinguishers are the best type to use on Class A fires. Water has two effects on fire. It deprives fire of oxygen and cools the material being burned. Since ... most petroleum products float on water, water-type fire extinguishers are not recommended for Class B fires. Extreme caution must be used when fighting electrical fires (Class C) with water-type extinguishers. All electrical power must be removed or shut…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 1-5
Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Fire Protection › Classification of Fires
Classification of Fires For commercial purposes, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has classified fires into three basic types: Class A, Class B, and Class C. 1. Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, cloth, paper, upholstery ... materials, and so forth. 2. Class B fires involve flammable petroleum products or other flammable or combustible liquids, greases, solvents, paints, and so forth. 3. Class C fires involve energized electrical wiring and equipment. A fourth class of fire…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 1-21
Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Servicing Aircraft › Servicing Aircraft Air/Nitrogen Oil & Fluids
Also the correct type of oil must be used for the appropriate engine being serviced. Hydraulic fluid, fuel, and oil, if spilled on clothes or skin, must be removed as soon as possible because of fire danger and health reasons ... When servicing a hydraulic reservoir, the correct fluid must be used. Normally, this can be determined by the container or by color. Some reservoirs are pressurized by air that must be bled off before servicing. Efforts must be made…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 10-2-18
Chapter 10. Helicopter Operations › Section 2. Special Operations › 10-2-4. Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Multiple Helicopter Operations
Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Multiple Helicopter Operations a. Background. EMS helicopter operators often overlap other EMS operator areas. Standardized procedures can enhance the safety of operating multiple helicopters to landing zones (LZs) and to hospital heliports. Communication ... successful operations and in maintaining organization between helicopters, ground units and communication centers. EMS helicopter operators which operate in the same areas should establish joint operating procedures and provide them to related agencies. b. Recommended Procedures. 1. Landing Zone Operations…