Title: Compare fixed and portable aircraft fire extinguishers.
Course: Aviation Maintenance Technology I (20114-I) > Section: Providing Ground Operations and Servicing

Comparison should include the following:

- Fixed fire extinguishers are mounted and linked to an
  - installed engine and baggage compartment
  - building and detection system and, as such, their use is typically building-wide, for larger fires
- Portable fire extinguishers are located on site and transported to the location of the fire, and, as such, use is typically more localized, for smaller fires.

ACS:

AM.I.G.S10

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where are fixed fire extinguishers located?
- Where are portable fire extinguishers located?