ED Decision 2024/010/R
INFORMATION ON AEROPLANE DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS ASSOCIATED WITH CARGO COMPARTMENT FIRE PROTECTION CAPABILITIES
(a) The list below provides examples of the elements of information that may be made available to all known operators. Some of the examples may not apply since they depend on the aeroplane type and on the class of the cargo compartment. As deemed necessary, further detailed information may be included.
- cargo compartment characteristics, e.g.:
- location
- accessibility
- available volume
- smoke and fire detection systems’ features and capabilities, e.g.:
- fire detection temperature
- class of fire used to assess the ability of the smoke detector
- fire-extinguishing, suppression and control systems’ features and capabilities, e.g.:
- location
- quantity
- handheld or built-in fire extinguisher
- type and quantity of fire-extinguishing agents
- fire suppression capability
- ventilation control systems’ features, e.g. shut-off capability during a fire event
- cargo compartment, floor, ceiling and sidewall liner panels’ features and capability, e.g.:
- material
- fire-resistance characteristics
- means to exclude hazardous quantities of smoke, flames or noxious gases from other compartments, e.g. air conditioning
(b) Further guidance can be found in ICAO Doc 10102 ‘Guidance for Safe Operations Involving Aeroplane Cargo Compartments’.
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Guidance on providing operators with cargo compartment fire protection information, including detection, extinguishing, ventilation, and liner features, referencing ICAO Doc 10102.
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