HYDROSTATIC TESTING FAQ's

Aviation Oxygen and Fire Bottles TESTING INTERVALS AND LIFE LIMITS:

*Type of Bottle*	*Testing Interval*	*Life Limit*
*Engine Fire Extinguisher*	*Every 5 years*	*No Life Limits On Engine Fire Bottles*
*Oxygen Bottles Marked DOT 3AA & 3AL*	*Every 5 years*	*No Life Limit*
*Oxygen Bottles Marked DOT 3HT*	*Every 3 Years*	*24 Year Life Limit*
*Composite Oxygen Bottles(Mfg before 7/1/2006)*	*Every 3 Years*	*15 Year Life Limit*
*Composite Oxygen Bottles(Mfg after 6/30/2006)*	*Every 5 Years*	*15 Year Life Limit*
*Portable Fire Extinguisher*	*Visual Inspection 6 Years* *Hydro Every 12 years*	*Manufacturer Regulates Life Limits or Stamped W/ DOT Designation*
*Pneumatic Reservoir*	*Every 3-6 Years* *X-Ray Inspection When Needed* *Mag-Particle Inspect When Needed*	*Tavco - 15 Years* *Globe - No Life Limits* *HTL - 24 Years*