Service difficulty report · Extinguisher · Doug DC932

Difficulty date
May 17, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Doug DC932
Engine
Pwa JT8D7A
Part
Extinguisher
Condition
Failed
Location
Wash Room
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
A
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) PASSENGER DEPOSITED LIT CIGARETTE INTO WASHROOM WASTE BIN CAUSING A MINI FIRE. FIRE EXTINGUISHED AND BIN EMPTIED. CONTINENTAL MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL CALLED TO INSPECT WASHROOM WASTE BIN CONTAINER. BIN EMPTIED AND EXTINGUISHED WITH WATER. WASTE BIN FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE DID NOT ACTIVATE.

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