Fire Extinguisher Discharge Panel
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Front lower right side of the cockpit, below the TISL and Circuit Breaker panels, positioned just above the sidewall edge near the pilot’s right thigh.
Provides manual control for the engine and APU fire suppression system, allowing the pilot to discharge fire extinguishing agent into the designated compartment in the event of an onboard fire.
Controls & Indicators FIRE EXTING DISCH Handle
Type: Sliding or guarded pull handle (mechanical actuator).
When pulled or pushed, discharges one of two fire extinguisher bottles into the selected engine or APU bay.
Mechanically linked to the fire extinguisher control valve.
The action is irreversible once triggered (real aircraft).
Indicator Light (Optional in Simpit Version)
Color: Red or amber backlight (in real aircraft, may not illuminate).
Function: Indicates system armed or discharge triggered status.
Recommended Hardware (Simpit Build) Component Type / Notes Handle 3D-printed cylindrical or rectangular handle with red transparent tip Sensor Momentary push button or limit switch (detects full travel for signal trigger) Mount 3 mm acrylic panel with yellow/black hazard engraving Optional feedback Red LED behind translucent handle for “armed/discharged” feedback Safety Mechanical spring return (optional, for realism only)