The report summarizes the findings of the investigation into the nature and cause of the fire in RAAF Orion aircraft A9-300. This aircraft was destroyed by fire which initiated in the oxygen system as the result of an explosion caused by metal ignition. Keywords: Patrol aircraft; P-3 Aircraft; Pressure vessels; Deficiencies; High-pressure oxygen; Aircraft fires; Oxygen supply equipment; Life support systems; Aluminum combustion; Metal ignition; Australia. (EDC)


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    Title :

    RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) Orion Aircraft A9-300 Oxygen Fire


    Contributors:
    S. A. Barter (author) / L. W. Hillen (author)

    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    46 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English







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