What is the duration and range of the Halon Fire Extinguisher?

• A. 8 seconds continuous; Range 12-15 feet
• B. 8 seconds continuous and 25 minutes intermittent; Range 12-15 feet
• C. 15 seconds continuous; Range 6-8 feet
• D. 60 seconds continuous; Range 20 feet

Answer: (B)

The key idea here is how long a handheld Halon extinguisher can spray and how far the agent can reach from the nozzle. For typical cabin-use Halon extinguishers, you get about eight seconds of continuous discharge. The practical reach from the nozzle is roughly twelve to fifteen feet, which gives you enough distance to aim at the base of the fire while staying a safe distance from the flames and heat. You may use short bursts if you need to keep the agent on the fire, but the discharge duration is still anchored around eight seconds of continuous spray. The other options propose longer continuous times or different ranges that don’t match how these extinguishers are sized and used in flight, so eight seconds and a twelve-to-fifteen-foot range is the best pairing.