FFE Ltd

COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

BA20509FN-7 and BA20509FAA-7 Series

0.3Kg Eutectic Automatic Fire Extinguisher

PART NUMBERS
BA20509FN-7, BA20509FAA-7

COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH

ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST

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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

SUBJECT Page Date

Title Page 1 April 21
Record Of Revisions 2 April 21
Record of Temporary Revisions 3 April 21
Service Bulletin List 4 April 21
List of Effective Pages 5 April 21
Table of Contents 6 April 21
Introduction 7 April 21
8 April 21
Description and Operation
9 April 21
Technical Data 10 April 21
Cleaning 10 April 21
Check 11 April 21
Maintenance and Overhaul 12 April 21
Repair 13 April 21
Assembly and Storage 13 April 21
14 April 21
15 April 21
Illustrated Parts List
16 April 21
17 April 21

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

DESCRIPTION and OPERATION 8

CLEANING 10

CHECK 11

MAINTENANCE and OVERHAUL 12

REPAIR 13

ASSEMBLY and STORAGE 13

ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 14

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INTRODUCTION

(1) General.

This manual has been compiled in accordance with the requirements set out in specifi-
cation ATA 100. It is intended to provide such data as is necessary for an approved re-
pairer to return an unserviceable Fire Extinguisher Assembly to a serviceable condition.

(2) Manufacturing.

The Fire Extinguisher Assembly is manufactured, and product supported by:

FFE Ltd Percival Aviation Ltd

9 Hunting Gate Hampshire House
Hitchin 3 Cartwright Road
Hertfordshire Fareham
SG4 0TJ Hampshire
England PO15 5RJ

Tel: +44(0) 1462 444740 Tel: +44(0) 1489 569000

(3) Layout.

This manual contains a general description and operation followed by data for
maintenance, repair, dis-assembly, and assembly of the Fire Extinguisher Assembly.
This is followed by an Illustrated Parts List, of which details all associated fire extin-
guisher parts.

(4) Revision Service.

This manual will be updated as required by revisions. Service Bulletins may be

issued separately. Their effect on the manual will, however, be made evident by
re-issue of the Service Bulletin List as appropriate.

(5) Shop Verification.

This manual has been shop verified and has accomplished all dis-assembly,
assembly, testing and troubleshooting, by actually performing the functions covered
in this manual on equipment of identical configuration.

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1. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION.

A. DESCRIPTION

(1) This manual contains maintenance and overhaul instructions for the Eutectic
Automatic Fire Extinguishers containing 0.3kgs of FE36 extinguishing agent.

(2) The extinguisher vessel contains extinguishing agent FE36. The extinguisher is
designed to be installed within the aircraft lavatory compartments in a fixed
position and has the ability to detect and suppress fires in areas within 1 metre
from the main body of the extinguisher. Each extinguisher consists of a container
onto which the extinguisher head is fitted. The head incorporates a remote arm,
fill valve and gauge. The remote arm terminates in a special detector/discharge
nozzle. The unit is installed in a bracket, which clamps the extinguisher in place,
with the remote arm being suitability clipped as required at four (4) separate
locations.

(3) The container is of a seamless construction, being an aluminium extrusion, with a

wall thickness of 1.7mm and a burst pressure of 55 bar (798 psig). The container
is permanently screwed onto the head and is sealed by nitrile ‘O’ rings.

(4) The detector/discharge nozzle consists of a heat sensitive capsule, which in its
passive mode, retains the discharge valve in a closed position. On sensing thw
operating temperature, the capsule melts, permitting the valve to open allowing
the discharge of the FE36 extinguishant via the discharge nozzle.

(5) Extinguisher Variations.

Each Part Number defines the extinguisher and quantity of extinguishant, and
components used in the extinguisher assembly.

The defined Part Numbers / Dash numbers are factory controlled and must not be
changed.

The procedures described in this manual are applicable to extinguisher variations

as associated with this Component Maintenance Manual.

(6) Installation.
The Eutectic Automatic Fire Extinguishers are designed to be installed in aircraft
cabinets, with the arms run to the areas to be protected. The remote copper arms
may be shaped to suit the installation. The bracket is to be installed in the upright
position.

CAUTION: CONTINUED REPOSITIONING OR SHAPING OF THE

EXTINGUISHER ARMS CAN WORK HARDEN THE ARM
MATERIAL, AND THEREFORE SHOULD BE AVOIDED. THE
ARMS ARE PRESSURISED WITH FE36 AT 8.6 BAR (125PSI).
CAUTION: DO NOT BEND THE ARMS WITHIN 1.0” (25mm) OF THE
EXTINGUISHER HEAD OR DETECTOR/DISCHARGE NOZZLE OR
SUBMIT THE ARMS TO ANY ROTATIONAL TORQUE.

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Once the arms have been shaped to the installation requirements, the arm must
be clipped to suitable cabinet structures etc. Distance between clips is recom-
mended to be 150mm or less, with a clip no further than 150mm from the extin-
guisher head and 50 mm from the detector/discharge nozzle.
The detector/discharge nozzle must not be more than 300mm from the item or
area being protected.
After installation is completed, check to ensure the following:-
a) Arms are correctly clipped, and all clips are installed.
b) There are NO sharp bends or kinks in the arms.
c) Extinguisher is secure within the Bracket.
d) Gauge is showing FULL or in the GREEN sector.
e) Ensure Detector/Discharge nozzle assembly is correctly sited and free of
contaminates and waste material.

B. OPERATION
General
On sensing the operation temperature, the heat sensitive capsule, within the
special detector discharge nozzle assembly melts. Extinguishant pressure lifts the
Viton sealing ball and associated seal support, spring coil and piston nozzle,
which, prior to the eutectic melting held the Viton sealing ball in place. Extinguish-
ant is then released via the discharge nozzle.
On discharge, the pressure indicator will fall to zero. Average discharge time for
0.3Kg fill of extinguishant is between five (5) and fifteen (15) seconds.

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C. TECHNICAL DATA

Dimension and Weights

Extinguisher (DRY) 0.7 Kg 1.54 lb
Extinguishant 0.3 Kg 0.66 lb
Overall Height 197mm 7.75inches
Maximum Width (Remote arms not
70mm 2.75 inches
included)
Bracket 0.18 Kg 0.39 lb
NOTE: All weights nominal and will vary according to amount of extinguishant and
length of arms. Check weight will be found on front label of each fire extinguisher
assembly.
Limitations of Use
Operating Temp Range +70ºC +158ºF
Temperature Range -40ºC to +70ºC -40ºF to +158ºF
Survival Temp Range -40ºC to +70ºC -40ºF to +158ºF
Climatic Grading American National Standard
Altitude Grading 0 to 50,000 ft. (15,240 metres)
Random Vibration Endurance BS 3G 100
Vibration Grade part 2, Section 3 Subsection
3. 1, Figure 1, Category 3
Compass Safe Distance 12 inches (0.340 metres)
Mounting Attitude 30º either side of vertical
Extinguisher 10 Years (from date of manufacture)
Life:
Bracket On Condition

2. CLEANING
A. General
(1) No special materials are required for cleaning. The outside of extinguishers should
be cleaned with cotton wipes, removing grease, dust etc.

(2) Discharge detector/discharge nozzles must be clean, and free from foreign objects
and corrosion.

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3. CHECK
A General
Check extinguisher assembly for obvious damage such as a scored or dented
container, pinched or damaged remote arms. Ensure detector/discharge nozzles are
correctly sited and free from contaminates and waste material.

PROBABLE
NOMENCLATURE METHOD REMEDY
CAUSE
Carry out weight
Empty - check
check and/or
Cylinder contents Visual gauge reading is in
replace extinguisher
the green.
assembly

Replace extinguisher
Cylinder - general Visual Dents and scored.
assembly.

Head assembly and Broken, cracked or Replace extinguisher

Visual
arms pinched. assembly.

Discharge detector/ Severe corrosion Replace extinguisher

Visual
discharge nozzles from contaminates. assembly

Correctly secure
Discharge detector/ Loose, out of posi-
Visual and/or replace clips
discharge nozzles. tion or broken clips.
and fixings.

TABLE 1: INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR MECHANICAL PARTS

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4. MAINTENANCE AND OVERHAUL

A General
NOTE: Disassembly and refilling is prohibited. Replace extinguisher assembly.
CAUTION: TIME EXPIRED USED OR PART USED EXTINGUISHERS. ANY
REMAINING EXTINGUISHANT MUST NOT BE VENTED TO
ATMOSPHERE. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT USERS CONTACT
THEIR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY TO SEEK GUIDANCE ON
HANDLING THE EXTINGUISHANTIN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THEIR GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION.
(1) Maintenance inspection should be carried out at regular intervals.
Particular attention should be given to ensure pressure indicator is in
the GREEN sector.

NOTE: A discharged extinguisher is indicated when the pressure indicator is in

the RED sector, or at ZERO. Remove a discharged unit from service
and replace with a charged unit.
(2) Extinguishers are designed to be left in the installed position. A pressure
indicator needle in the GREEN sector should indicate a full extinguisher.
If in doubt, the extinguisher may be check weighed.

CAUTION: CONTINUED REPOSITIONED OR SHAPING OF THE EXTINGUISHER

ARMS CAN WORK HARDEN THE ARM MATERIAL AND THEREFORE
SHOULD BE AVOIDED.THE ARMS ARE PRESSURISED WITH FE36)
at 8.6bar (125 psi)
B. Preparation for Weight Check
(1) Have available High-Resolution Scales. High Resolution Scales =
Suitable capacity, able to measure in increments of 0.002Kg and have a
current calibration certificate.

C Test Procedure.
(1) Check extinguisher assembly for obvious damage i.e.: Scored, dented
containers, pinched or damaged remote arms, are all cause for
rejection. Ensure detector/discharge nozzles are correctly sited and free
from contaminates and waste material.

(2) Only fully charged extinguishers should be check weighed. These are
extinguishers without obvious damage and not discharged, part
discharged or empty.

(3) Place extinguisher assembly (1) on high-resolution scales and check

that the assembly is within 10 grams (0.35oz) of that stated on the
extinguisher. Extinguisher assemblies with less than the specified
weight/tolerance must be rejected and declared unserviceable.

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5. REPAIR
A. General
Extinguishers must not be repaired. Extinguishers which have been fired, time
expired, or require repair, should be replaced.
CAUTION: TIME EXPIRED, USED, OR PART USED EXTINGUISHERS. ANY
REMAINING EXTINGUISHANT MUST NOT BE VENTED TO
ATMOSPHERE. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT USERS CONTACT
THEIR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY TO SEEK GUIDANCE ON
HANDLING THE EXTINGUISHANT IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH
THE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THEIR GEOGRAPHIC
LOCATION.
6. ASSEMBLY AND STORAGE

A. Assembly
(1) Extinguishers should be re-installed in the mounting bracket in the toilet
compartment cabinets structures. Carefully bend the nozzle arm/s until
the nozzle is in the desired position.

CAUTION: CONTINUED REPOSITIONING OR SHAPING OF THE

EXTINGUISHER ARMS CAN WORK HARDEN THE ARM MATERIAL
AND THEREFORE SHOULD BE AVOIDED. THE ARMS ARE
PRESSURISED WITH BCF (Halon 1211) at 8.6 bar (125 psi).

(3) The arms should be re-clipped in position, with a recommended

distance of 150 mm or less between clips, with a clip no further than 150
mm from the extinguisher head and 50 mm from the detector/discharge
nozzle.

(4) After the extinguisher has been reinstalled in the aircraft toilet
compartment cabinet structures, check to ensure the following: -

a) Cylinder is in the upright position.

b) Arms are correctly clipped.
c) There are NO sharp bends or kinks in the arms.
d) Extinguisher is secure within the Bracket.
e) The Extinguisher gauge is showing FULL or in the GREEN sector.
.
B. Storage
(1) Extinguishers can be stored in any attitude, preferably in a dry
atmosphere and at temperatures of 20ºC. During storage they should be
checked approximately every 12 months.

CAUTION: DO NOT STORE EXTINGUISHERS WHERE THE OPERATING

TEMPERATURE MAY BE REACHED

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7. ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST

A. Statement of the purpose IPL.
This section provides illustrations and parts breakdown of all parts of the Automatic
Fire Extinguisher, which may be disassembled, repaired or replaced and re-
assembled.

B. Explanation and Usage of IPL.

(1) Introduction

The introduction contains all explanatory information for the individual sections
as necessary for the use of this IPL. The introduction also contains a list of
abbreviations used in the detailed parts list.

(2) Detailed Part List

a) Column FIG / ITEM

The first number in the first line of a page indicates the number of the figure
illustrating the part. The second number indicates the item number by which
the part is identifiable on the illustration. A dash number indicates that the part
number is not illustrated.

b) Column PART NUMBER

The part number column contains the original manufacturer part number. When
standard parts are used, the standard part number is listed in the column.

c) Column AIRLINE Part No.

This column is left blank for airline internal use.

d) Column NOMENCLATURE

The Nomenclature column gives the name of each assembly or part. Details of
an assembly are listed immediately after the assembly, and indented one dot to
the right, to indicate relationship.
e) Column EFF CODE

The Effectivity Code column establishes part relationship with unit or

assemblies, which are essentially the same, but have minor deviations. These
units or assemblies are assigned reference letters, such as A, B, C etc. Parts,
which are not common to all configurations, but are associated with one or
more of the coded lead items with which it is associated. Where a part is
common to all lead items, the effectivity column is left blank.

f) Column UNITS PER ASSY

This column contains the quantity of a specified catalogue sequence numbered

part required in the build sequence of only (where more than one exists) next

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higher sub-sub-assembly, sub-assembly, assembly, or installation level as

applicable. For bulk items, the letters ‘AR’ are inserted in the quantity column,
to indicate ‘As required’. Where items are listed for ‘Reference Purposes’ the
letters ‘RF’ are inserted.

C. List of Abbreviations.
The following abbreviations have been used in this IPL.

Term Parts List

Extinguisher EX

Kilogram Kg

Assembly Assy

As Required AR

Superseded SUPSD

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8
19 20 25

27 7 25
26
9
30

10
21 23

18

17 24
6 23

16
3
15

31A
14

13

11 12 25

28 29

FIG 1

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Fig. Part Number Airline Nomenclature Eff Units

Item Code 1234567 Code Per
Assy
1 BA20509FN-7 Eutectic Automatic Fire Extinguisher 0.3Kg N RF
-1 BA20509FAA-7 Eutectic Automatic Fire Extinguisher 0.3Kg AA RF
2 26010-601 Cylinder - RF
3 22540-121 ’O’ Ring - RF
4 22400-124 Label - RF
-5N BA21321-6 Cylinder/Head Assembly N RF
-5AA BA21808-6 Cylinder/Head Assembly AA RF
6N 3SY21320-4 Head N RF
6AA 3SY21809-1 Head AA RF
7 3AE8033-5 Valve Body RF
8 22540-013 ’O’ Ring RF
9 22320-002 Valve Core RF
10 22320-003 Valve Cap RF
11 22310-027 Gauge RF
12 22540-610 ’O’ Ring RF
13 21610-001 Viton Ball RF
14 4SY20581-6 Seal Support RF
15 21700-126 Spring Coil RF
16 4SY20579-8 Piston Nozzle RF
17 4SY23215-1 Eutectic 70º C/Plug Assy RF
18 4SY21067-4 Sleeve Nozzle RF
19 22540-610 ’O’ Ring RF
20 4HE20554-3 Plug, Blanking RF
21 4SY21066-2 Head Nozzle RF
-22 FE36 Extinguishant RF
23 17530-011 Permabond A131 RF
24 17530-014 Loctite 290 RF
25 17580-007 White Soft Paraffin RF
26 22560-034 Clip, Pipe RF
27 17550-008 Paint, Yellow RF
28 BA21260-2 Label, Warning 1
29 BA24107-1 Label, Controlled Substance AR
30 12700-007 Tube, Copper RF
-31 BA20720-1 Bracket 1
31A BA21805-1 Bracket, Offset 1

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