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PRT Fire Extinguisher Model Rt-A600
MFR Model# RT-A600
Overview
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Model RT A600 - Halon 1211-1301 Blend Typical use: Cockpit/Cabin All the RT A400 features, with 0.3 lbs additional firepower. It's light weight and low maintenance makes this a very popular general aviation fire extinguisher, and it is standard equipment on many light aircraft. 12 year shelf life. These extinguishers contain a unique blend of liquefied gas 1211/1301, two highly effective fire fighting agents. These units are self expelling which means that the pressure remains constant even when the extinguishers are almost empty.
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Specifications
- Agent weight 1.2 lb. / 0.550 kg
- Gross weight 1.6 lb. / 0.727 kg
- Discharge range 6-8 ft. / 1.8-2.4 m
- Discharge time 10-12 sec.
- Height 9.9 in. / 25.2 cm
- Width 3.2 in. / 8.2 cm
- Cylinder diameter 2.5 in. / 6.4 cm
- UL rating 2B:C
- Bracket Single Strap (Standard)
- Mounting Bracket included
- Extinguishing Agent: 1211 / 1301
- Charge-Kgs (Lbs): 0.55(1.21)
- Gross wt - Kgs (lbs): 0.80 (1.76)
- Pressure: 100
- Shell Material: Aluminum
- Handle Material: Plastic
Reviews
This is a nice little extinguisher. I bought one 13 years ago and if fits nicely behind the passengers seat. The latest annual inspection showed the plastic valve body had cracked and the halon escaped so I ordered another one. Looking at the new instructions it says to replace every 8 years so I guess I got a few extra years of service out of the old one. Hopefully never have to use it.
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Halon Fire Extinguisher 1.3Lb + With Mounting Bracket
Never had to use it, but due to aircraft vibration, the bracket ate a hole in the bottle, causing the Halon to leak out over a long period. Didnt even know it happened until I did an annual check of the weight. It had been in my aircraft for about 500 hours, and the bottle lays almost horizontally, so theres a chance for some contact between the bracket and the bottle. Bought another one and will modify the bracket to prevent contact.
the bracket to hold the F E is made of peanut butter. handle very gently as it will bend making it impossible to use until you bend it back into shape.
Can't comment on efficiency since I never had to use it (fortunately), but I can comment on the shelf life. Had an A400 that self emptied after 6 years, and replaced that with an A600 that self emptied after 3-4 years. Don't expect 12 years of life if it's mounted in a plane and exposed to heat.
Note the weigh before every flight requirement from the manufacturer Service Bulletin: 2015-01 https://www.h3raviation.com/download/h3r-aviation-sb-2015-01.pdf Ended up going with the A344T
DONT DO IT! The aerosol can loses all pressure within a few years, just like everybody else here warns about. I bought this extinguisher because I liked the idea of a 1211/1301 blend. (1301 is an area-flooding gas form of Halon which also serves as the expellant: so the expellant also has extinguishing properties.) The extinguisher lasted 4 years then was completely empty. Do yourself a favor and buy an Amerex model A344T or A344TC (sold here on the Aircraft Spruce website). The price is about the same, but the A344T is a proper rechargeable extinguisher with a pressure gauge, sturdy steel cylinder, and the same amount of Halon as this model (and a better bracket).
Q&A
Please note, Aircraft Spruce Australia's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce Australia assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.
Yes, this product includes the mounting bracket.
The RT-A600 uses a blend of Halon 1211 and Halon 1301. The 1301 also acts as the propellant. The UL rating is 2 B:C.
Yes, we have added the MSDS PDF to the Documents tab of the web page for download.
The manufacturer has a 12 year shelf life for their RT-A units. The units will come with instructions how to weigh them and determine how full they are.
