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A ce-680 captain reported the application of nef for baggage area trim coverings was incorrect because fire particle detector sensors and fire suppressant exhaust nozzles were blocked by hanging carpet.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1259517 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201504 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0601-1200 |
| Environment | |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | Cessna Citation Sovereign (C680) |
| Flight Phase | Parked |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Fire Extinguishing |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Deviation - Procedural MEL Deviation - Procedural Published Material / Policy |
Narrative:
Nef item for XXXX baggage area trim coverings is outside the scope of the FAA nef deferral program. When baggage compartment trim coverings hang down it blocks fire particle detection sensors and blocks the fire suppressant exhaust nozzles for extinguishing. I have [observed] where the carpeting is hanging down; [and I] can see where the extinguishing nozzle should be; however it is now behind the carpet. Same thing happens to the particle sensor on the side bulkheads.being that luggage is required to keep from interfering with fire protective features; loose and hanging interior baggage trim would also fall within the scope of the far. For fire safety; baggage trim/carpeting should be removed from the nef deferral list.far 25.855 (f) there must be means to prevent cargo or baggage from interfering with the functioning of the fire protective features of the compartment.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A CE-680 Captain reported the application of NEF for Baggage Area Trim Coverings was incorrect because fire particle detector sensors and fire suppressant exhaust nozzles were blocked by hanging carpet.
Narrative: NEF item for XXXX Baggage area trim coverings is outside the scope of the FAA NEF deferral program. When Baggage compartment trim coverings hang down it blocks fire particle detection sensors and blocks the fire suppressant exhaust nozzles for extinguishing. I have [observed] where the carpeting is hanging down; [and I] can see where the extinguishing nozzle should be; however it is now behind the carpet. Same thing happens to the particle sensor on the side bulkheads.Being that luggage is required to keep from interfering with fire protective features; loose and hanging interior baggage trim would also fall within the scope of the FAR. For fire safety; baggage trim/carpeting should be removed from the NEF deferral list.FAR 25.855 (f) There must be means to prevent cargo or baggage from interfering with the functioning of the fire protective features of the compartment.
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