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FAA Halon Replacement

FAA Halon Replacement. FAA Response to Halon Replacement ARC Recommendations. Stephen Happenny AIR Halon Replacement Point of Contact. Fire Extinguishers - Applications. Class C & F Cargo Compartments. Hand Fire Extinguishers in Cabin & Flight deck. Lavatory Trash Receptacles.

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FAA Halon Replacement

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  1. FAA Halon Replacement FAA Response to Halon Replacement ARC Recommendations Stephen Happenny AIR Halon Replacement Point of Contact

  2. Fire Extinguishers - Applications Class C & F Cargo Compartments Hand Fire Extinguishers in Cabin & Flight deck Lavatory Trash Receptacles Engine Nacelles

  3. FAA Chartered the Halon Replacement ARC • Halon Replacement Aviation Rulemaking Committee was created July 2, 2013, and released their Report on Findings & Recommendations December 1, 2014, which focused on 10 criteria [tasks]: • Task 1: International Standards (through ICAO Annexes 6 and 8). • Task 2: Status of alternative agents for each individual capacity in which halon is currently used in civil aircraft. • Task 3: Status of existing halon reserves. • Task 4: Recycling of existing halon reserves. • Task 5: Feasible timelines for widespread implementation of alternatives in each capacity in which halon is used. • Task 6: Airworthiness approval issues related to alternative agents. • Task 7: Environmental issues related to alternative agents. • Task 8: Economic Issues related to halon replacement. • Task 9: Production issues related to halon replacement. • Task 10: International issues with halon replacement.

  4. Halon Replacement ARC • Halon Replacement ARC Findings & Recommendations concentrated on 5 main goals: • 1. Recommendations for an industry-government framework and a top-level plan for halon replacement activities; • 2. Recommendations on the organizational structure, scope, and specific work program of this industry-government framework and plan; • 3. Proposals for halon replacement timelines based on existing international standards; • 4. Proposals for assuring the safety of halon reserves through non-regulatory or regulatory mechanisms; • 5. Specific implementation plans, in which halon is used, for each of the four major aircraft application areas: Lavatory Bottles, Handheld Extinguishers, Engine Nacelles/ APUs, and Cargo Compartments.

  5. FAA Response to Halon Replacement ARC • Goal 1 for an industry-government framework and a top-level plan for halon replacement activities; and 2 the organizational structure, scope, and specific work program of this industry-government framework and plan; • FAA has created an AIR Halon Replacement Point of Contact (AIR HRPoC) and support team to address many of the Halon Replacement ARC recommendations. [Completed] • FAA has issued guidelines on the potential use of Halon Replacement Agents in the cargo compartments (AC 25.851-1 and AC 25.857-1). [Completed] • FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center has issued reports on all research conducted on Halon replacement agents. [Completed and continuing] • FAA will consider creation of AIR level policy / Advisory Circular to address Halon Replacement Agents for all applications in aircraft. [In Progress]

  6. FAA Response to Halon Replacement ARC • Goals 1 and 2(continued) • FAA participates in, and follows the activities of:[Completed] • Engine/APU Halon Alternatives Industry Research Consortium (IC) • Cargo Compartment Halon Replacement Working Group (CCHRWG) • ICAO International Halon Replacement Coordinating Meetings • International Aircraft Systems Fire Protection Working Group (IASFPWG) • FAA works with industry via these groups to provide practical certification compliance guidance/policy as halon replacement alternatives are identified, ahead of certification plan development. [Continuing] • Per the Halon Replacement ARC - To keep the interested public appraised of ongoing activities, FAA should issue a regular newsletter or report. FAA Technical Center Fire Safety Branch issues reports, proceedings of IASFPWG meetings, and policy. These actions provide interested parties with this information. [Continuing]

  7. FAA Response to Halon Replacement ARC • Goal 3 for Halon Replacement Timelines Based on Existing International Standards and International Engagement • FAA has created an AIR Halon Replacement Point of Contact (AIR HR PoC) and support team to address the Halon Replacement ARC recommendations including creation of appropriate guidance material. [Completed] • FAA is participating in multiple industry groups. We will continue to monitor these groups to ensure an adequate level of participation. [In Progress] • FAA is considering an increase in funding and providing a higher priority to Halon Replacement agent testing at the Technical Center. [In Progress]

  8. FAA Response to Halon Replacement ARC • Goal 3(continued) • FAA must develop a working paper for a future ICAO Assembly that reports on the outcome of the ARC, and provides a summary of the actions taken by FAA in response to the recommendations of the ARC. [In Progress] • FAA will continue to engage with EASA and other regulatory agencies (e.g., Transport Canada) on matters related to the effective implementation of the ICAO mandates. [In Progress] • FAA will work with all parties (industry and other regulatory agencies) to develop guidance on halon replacement agents for use in all applications. [In Progress]

  9. FAA Response to Halon Replacement ARC • Goal 4 Proposals for assuring the safety of halon reserves through non-regulatory or regulatory mechanisms; • The recommendations of the FAA Halon ARC for ensuring the safety and availability of halon reserves fall under 3 main headings: • Investigate the creation of an aviation halon stockpile. • Conserve halon by reducing unnecessary emissions. • Support measures to ensure the quality and availability of halon reserves. FAA should not participate in the creation of a halon stockpile. This task belongs to industry.[Completed] • FAA has encouraged the use simulants during certification tests to reduce emission of halon. [In Progress] • Technical Note DOT/FAA/AR-TN99/64, August 1999, identifies HFC-125 as a Halon 1301 simulant for engine nacelle fire extinguishing systems. • FAA requested SAE revise AS8036 to address false warns in detectors and SAE has issued AS8036 Rev A (December 2013) and FAA issued TSO-C1e (August 2014) adopting this version.

  10. FAA Response to Halon Replacement ARC • Goal 5 Specific implementation plans, in which halon is used, for each of the four major aircraft application areas: Lavatory Bottles, Handheld Extinguishers, Engine Nacelles/ APUs, and Cargo Compartments. • FAA responses to the ARC’s recommendations are embedded in the text in the other recommendations. In addition, • FAA has approved halon replacement agent fire extinguishing systems for lavatory trash receptacle. • FAA has approved one halon replacement agent hand fire extinguishers for installation in cabin and flight deck (i.e., DassaultAviation Falcon 5X). • FAA has approved one halon replacement agent for use in an engine-nacelle fire extinguishing system (i.e., PhostrEx, PBr3 was approved by the FAA for engine-nacelle on the Eclipse EA500 in 2006). However, because PBr3 is corrosive and toxic it has not been used by other airplane manufacturers. FAA continues to support industry efforts. [In Progress and continuing] • FAA has not approved any halon replacement agents for cargo compartment fire suppression system. FAA continues to support industry efforts. [In Progress and continuing]

  11. FAA Response to Halon Replacement ARC Questions?

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