14 CFR · Part 135
14 CFR § 135.155
Fire extinguishers: Passenger-carrying aircraft.
No person may operate an aircraft carrying passengers unless it is equipped with hand fire extinguishers of an approved type for use in crew and passenger compartments as follows—
The type and quantity of extinguishing agent must be suitable for the kinds of fires likely to occur;
At least one hand fire extinguisher must be provided and conveniently located on the flight deck for use by the flight crew; and
At least one hand fire extinguisher must be conveniently located in the passenger compartment of each aircraft having a passenger seating configuration, excluding any pilot seat, of at least 10 seats but less than 31 seats.
Reflects the eCFR edition current as of September 29, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on October 16, 2026.
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