Supplier
Kidde Aerospace & Defence
Kidde Cargo Bay Smoke Detector
Photoelectric/ionisation dual-sensor for Class C/E holds.
The Kidde cargo bay smoke detector is a dual-photoelectric + ionisation unit fitted to Class C and Class E cargo holds on the A320, A330, A350, A380, 737, 777 and 787 families. Sensitivity of 0.5 %/m obscuration per FAR 25.858. Designed to resist cargo-hold false alarms (dust, humidity, altitude) via dual-sensor AND logic. Kidde retains the majority of OEM line-fit contracts worldwide, with overhaul and calibration performed at FAA/EASA Part-145 MROs in Dubai and Doha.
Kidde Cargo Bay Smoke Detector
fire · safety · rescue
AVS·CAT
Product at a glance
- Category
- fire safety rescue
- Launched
- 2012
- Price tier
- premium
- GCC sites
- 4
- Status
- ● Current model
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Sensor type | Photoelectric + ionisation, dual-channel |
| Sensitivity | 0.5 %/m obscuration |
| Response time | < 60 s per FAR 25.858 |
| Operating temperature | -55 to +70 °C |
| Altitude rating | 55,000 ft |
| MTBF | > 50,000 hours |
Compatibility
Works with
- Airbus A320/A330/A350/A380 cargo holds
- Boeing 737/777/787 cargo holds
- ARINC 429 / RS-422 interfaces
Certifications
Approvals
FAA TSO-C79
EASA ETSO-C79
RTCA DO-160G
FAR 25.858
Best for
Typical use cases
Use case 1
Line-fit cargo detection on new A350 deliveries.
Use case 2
Overhaul at Gulf MRO every 6 years.
Installed in GCC
Proven at these airports
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