Texas-based Hot-Stop 'L' fire containment kit distributor Baker Aviation is now offering an ELT-sized vessel (electronic location transmitter) for safe and convenient stowage of the lithium-ion battery powered device with other emergency life raft equipment. The 14” x 10” fire containment solution is considered fireproof, as defined by the Code of Federal Regulations 14 CFR 1.1, meeting the same strict testing criteria that all its Hot-Stop 'L' products achieve.

CEO Ray Goyco Jr says: “This is another example of how we continue to expand our product line through research and development to support our customers and improve safety. As pioneers in this industry, we have developed numerous custom solutions in addition to standard laptop and tablet sized containment products. This portable ELT-sized vessel provides an added level of protection to flight crews and passengers from a potential battery runaway on their aircraft that could be out of sight with life rafts and survival equipment. We have done extensive testing of our products to prove they are fireproof with zero tolerance for toxic smoke and gasses associated with these fires, therefore providing the ultimate solution for safe portable ELT stowage on board aircraft today.”

The 14” x 10” Hot-Stop 'L' ELT unit is designed to safely store the most popular brands of portable electronic location transmitters. Hot-Stop 'L' fire containment kits are a light-weight solution which quickly eliminates the risk of personal electronic device (PED) battery fires. Hot-Stop 'L' products are manufactured by Industrial Energy Products in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania and come with a lifetime replacement offer.

Baker Aviation is a full-service aircraft maintenance, management and charter company, licensed to provide professional aviation services worldwide. ARG/US Platinum-rated and IS-BAO registered, it is headquartered at Meacham International airport in Fort Worth, Texas. FAA Part 145 maintenance services are also provided with expertise in airframe maintenance for Hawker, King Air, Beechjet, Citation, Learjet, Falcon, Challenger and Gulfstream aircraft. Baker is a stocking distributor of PMA parts from Omega Aircraft Articles and has established dealerships with BLR Aerospace, Raisbeck Engineering and Aircraft Lighting International.

The Hot-Stop 'L' bags are made up of multiple durable fabrics with a felt inner core that has a 3,200ºF melting point, sandwiched between two outer layers that have a 2,080ºF melting point, and are proven to absorb energy and fire while eliminating the escape of smoke, sparks and flames. Multiple sizes are available to fit various devices up to the large 27” x 26” vessel designed to contain defibrillators and oversized all-in-one computers. Custom solutions are available. Larger kits include a carry/stowage sling, and optional accessories comprise an exterior carry bag with zipper and Velcro wall mounting kit.

The Hot-Stop 'L' EVO series was first introduced to the airlines that were looking for containment solutions that will minimise the risk of unknown devices being brought on board, including portable charger/battery packs, e-cigarettes and internal equipment such as defibrillators and electronic flight bags that are carried inside the cockpit. The added military-grade zipper technology offers an additional layer of security with its zero tolerance, airtight closure that is designed to contain a device in full thermal runaway until it has burned out. Baker says it can be deployed in five to six simple steps, is easy to store and is tested and proven by an FAA-registered laboratory to be fireproof as defined by 14 CFR 1.1.