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Where must the hand-held fire extinguisher be in a power-driven aircraft?

  1. In the baggage compartment, near the door
  2. In the cockpit, readily available to each flight crew member
  3. Under a passenger seat, behind the pilot
  4. In the cabin, within reach of the passengers only
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Correct answer: In the cockpit, readily available to each flight crew member

The extinguisher must be in the cockpit. Each flight crew member must reach it easily.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.60(1) Requirements for Power-driven Aircraft

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026