Title: Describe regulations related to fire extinguishers.
Course: Aircraft Pilot Training I (20053-I) > Section: Exploring Regulations

Description should include the following:

- There must be at least one hand fire extinguisher for use in the pilot compartment that is located within easy access of the pilot while seated.
- There must be at least one hand fire extinguisher located conveniently in the passenger compartment
  - of each airplane accommodating more than 6 passengers
  - of each commuter category airplane.

- For hand fire extinguishers, the following apply:
  - The type and quantity of each extinguishing agent used must be appropriate to the kinds of fire likely to occur where that agent is to be used.
  - Each extinguisher for use in a personnel compartment must be designed to minimize the hazard of toxic gas concentrations.

- Refer to Sec. 23.851, Fire Extinguishers, for more information.

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