Blog #2

The information that was presented in the brief as well as the PIM and checklist was very informative. They all stressed how important it is to manage the electrical fire immediately. Prompt action in order to stop and or prevent further fire may save the airplane and your life.

These articles addressed short circuits; which can be defined as a place in a circuit that two points connect unintentionally within the circuit and create low resistence. The current then travels on the path of least resistence bypassing the rest of the circuit.

The procedures in the Seminole are very similar to those in which the safety brief expressed. One of the main differences between the Seminole and the brief is the Seminole procedure has all power stopped to the system where as the safety brief recommended attempting to find the unit which the fire is in.

In the future I know the safest action would be to secure all power to the system. After this initial action, I can start to open power to essential buses one at a time until I have all essential power elements needed for safety of flight. I now realize that electrical fires are serious and immediate action is required on my part in order to maintain safety of flight.