Halon 1211/1301 blend Model RT A400 is the smallest Halon fire extinguisher available on the market. Compact, lightweight and low maintenance Model RT A400 is GA's favorite and makes a great flight bag accessory. 12 year shelf life. Non-rechargeable.

These effective fire extinguishers contain a proprietary blend of the "liquid streaming agent," Halon 1211, and the gaseous "total flooding agent," Halon 1301.

The blend's power lies in the Halon 1301, which is both a firefighting agent and a propellant. These compact, lightweight extinguishers are low maintenance and non-rechargeable

Features

• Lightweight aluminum canister
• Disposable
• Low maintenance - no recharging, servicing or pressure gauge
• Tested to ANSI/UL 711 and UL 1093
• Meets DOT requirements
• Meets the requirements in Advisory Circular 20-42C , "Hand Held Extinguishers for Aircraft" and/or NFPA 408, "Standard for Aircraft Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers"
• 12-year shelf life

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.

Disposable type fire extinguishers should be maintained and inspected in accordance with the 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... 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)

Monthly inspection
-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

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

Yearly maintenance -Thoroughly examine exterior mechanical parts (as per the monthly inspection). -Weigh the unit and 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