Fire precautions.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) Each compartment must be designed so that, when used for storing cargo or baggage, it meets the following requirements: (1) No compartment may include controls, wiring, lines, equipment, or accessories that would upon damage or failure, affect the safe operation of the airplane unless the item is adequately shielded, isolated, or otherwise protected so that it cannot be damaged by movement of cargo in the compartment and so that damage to or failure of the item would not create a fire hazard in the compartment. (2) Cargo or baggage may not interfere with the functioning of the fire-protective features of the compartment. (3) Materials used in the construction of the compartments, including tie-down equipment, must be at least flame resistant. (4) Each compartment must include provisions for safeguarding against fires according to the classifications set forth in paragraphs (b) through (f) of this section. (b) (1) A fire therein would be readily discernible to a member of the crew while at his station; and (2) All parts of the compartment are easily accessible in flight. (c) (1) It must have a separate approved smoke or fire detector system to give warning at the pilot or flight engineer station. (2) There must be a hand fire extinguisher available for the compartment. (3) It must be lined with fire-resistant material, except that additional service lining of flame-resistant material may be used. (d) (1) It must have a separate approved smoke or fire detector system to giv

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 121.221