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Inspection and Maintenance Requirements for

RT A400, RT A600 and RT A1200 Fire Extinguishers


The RT A400, RT A600 and RT A1200 Halon 1211-1301 blend fire extinguishers are one-use,
disposable-type, non-refillable aviation fire extinguishers. They have no gauge, and do not
require the 6-year maintenance and 12-year hydrostatic test required of gauged, rechargeable
units.

According to FAA Advisory Circular 20-42D “Hand Held Extinguishers for Use in Aircraft,” dated
1/14/11, “Maintain and inspect hand fire extinguishers in accordance with the
manufacturer's nameplate instructions.”

Nameplate Instructions for RT A400, RT A600, RT A1200:


"Inspect monthly or more frequently. Ensure nozzle is not obstructed and safety seal is intact.
To be installed, inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA no. 10.” Return to
manufacturer after any use or if gross weight is below:
500 grams (17.6 oz.): RT A400
686 grams (24.2 oz.): RT A600
1420 grams (3.1 lbs.): RT A1200

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS (PER NFPA NO. 10)


When an inspection reveals a deficiency in any of the conditions listed below, fire extinguisher
shall be removed from service, not discharged, and returned to H3R Aviation, a fire equipment
dealer or distributor to permit recovery of the halon.

MONTHLY INSPECTION
Fire extinguisher shall be inspected when initially placed in service and at minimum 30-day
intervals or more frequently if circumstances dictate. Persons performing 30-day inspections are
not be required to be certified.
 Extinguisher is in its designated place
 No obstruction to access or visibility
 Operating instructions on nameplate legible and facing outward
 Safety seal (plastic wire) is not broken or missing
 No obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage, or clogged nozzle
 HMIS label is in place
 Heft unit to determine fullness (if in doubt, the unit should be weighed and returned to
the manufacturer if the gross weight is below):
500 grams (17.6 oz.): RT A400
686 grams (24.2 oz.): RT A600
1420 grams (3.1 lbs.): RT A1200

YEARLY MAINTENANCE
 Thorough examination of exterior mechanical parts (as per the monthly inspection).
 Weighing of the unit. Return to the manufacturer if the gross weight is below:
500 grams (17.6 oz.): RT A400
686 grams (24.2 oz.): RT A600
1420 grams (3.1 lbs.): RT A1200

AT 12 YEARS, REMOVE EXTINGUISHER FROM SERVICE REGARDLESS OF CONDITION.

483 Magnolia Avenue Larkspur, CA 94939 T (415) 945-0800 / (800) 249-4289 F (415) 945-0311 h3rinfo@H3Raviation.com www.H3Raviation.com

Doc. IMR4612
Revised 7/13/2012

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