Aviation
What We Do
Stringent guidelines govern the quality of gases used on and around aircraft.
Aviation-grade gases are manufactured to meet these standards.
Fire System Services, also known as Aviation Fire Systems Australia, offers a wide range of gases to meet the needs of organisations in the aviation industry for aviation gas cylinder testing and refilling.
As accredited service providers, the technicians at Fire System Services, also known as Aviation Fire Systems Australia, are equipped to handle your Aviation Inflation Gas Cylinder Testing and Refill Services in Australia.
We operate and manage an approved gas cylinder test station, number 720.
We specialise in all aspects of Aviation Gas Cylinder Tests and refills, with a focus on Aviation, Aircraft, and Helicopter Gas Boosting and Refill Services.
With over 35 years of experience, we are well-equipped to meet your Aviation, Aircraft, and Helicopter Inflation Gas Cylinder Testing and Refilling Requirements in Australia.
Information Sheet
CASA CAR30 Certified
Aircraft Compliant
About Us
Fire System Services is a premier provider of specialized services for the Australian aviation charter sector, catering to both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, including the offshore helicopter industry.
Our workshop is ideally situated between Adelaide’s three major airports: just 11 km from Adelaide Airport, 7 km from Parafield Airport, and 15 km from RAAF Base Edinburgh.
We focus on the testing and servicing of aviation fire extinguishers and various aviation gas bottles, prioritizing safety, compliance, and excellence in service delivery.
One of our standout features is our rapid turnaround for all servicing tasks. We recognize the critical nature of an “AOG” (Aircraft On Ground) situation, aiming to minimize aircraft downtime by efficiently conducting inspections, testing, and certification processes.
This dedication is essential for ensuring that both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft can quickly resume operations and meet strict schedules.
Additionally, Fire System Services is approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under CAR-30, reflecting our adherence to rigorous regulatory standards.
This certification ensures that our services meet the highest safety and quality standards, instilling confidence in our clients within the Australian aviation industry.
Life Raft Gas Cylinder Refills & Testing
Fire System Services is capable of performing inflation gas refills, including nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
Nitrogen is the gas of choice for inflation systems for escape slides and life rafts due to its inert and non-explosive nature.
The inflation system typically consists of a pressurised gas cylinder, a regulating valve, two high-pressure hoses, and two aspirators, with the size of the slide determining the size of the gas cylinder.
Carbon dioxide is used to regulate the rate at which the valve expands the gases.
Inflation gas cylinders undergo periodic testing, typically every three years.
Helicopter Float Cylinder Refills & Testing
Helicopter gas cylinder floats, or Emergency Flotation Systems (EFS), are inflatable devices used to prevent helicopters from sinking if they land on water.
These systems are inflated using compressed gas stored in pressurized cylinders carried on board the helicopter.
The inflatable floats can be packaged inside the helicopter’s airframe or mounted externally on the skids or lower structure.
Fire System Services is capable of performing gas cylinder testing and refills for helicopter float cylinders, which are filled with high-pressure helium gas.
Aviation Gas Cylinder Testing & Refills Call us today at 1300 883 473 or email us at info@firesys.com.au
Gas Boosting
Our professional gas boosting services are designed to safely boost gases up to 8000 psi / 55,115 kPa / 551.8 bar, in high-pressure gas cylinders.
We utilize specialized equipment to ensure efficient and reliable gas transfer while upholding strict safety and quality standards.
Our services cater to a diverse range of industries, including Aviation, Industrial & Commercial, and specialized applications that demand precise high-pressure filling.
The test station is capable of performing gas boosting for various gas types, including:
- Argon
- Carbon Dioxide
- Helium
- Hydrogen
- Nitrogen
Gas Refills
The test station is capable of performing gas refills for various gas types, including:
- Argon
- Brreathable Air
- Carbon Dioxide
- Halotron (Fire Extinguishers)
- Helium
- Inflation Gas (N2/CO2)
- Nitrogen
- Oxygen (Aviation Grade)
Hydrostatic Testing
Please Note: when sending in a Bottle for a Hydrostatic Test, we require you to also send the page from the “CMM” Component Maintenance Manual with the approved data relating to the bottle service.
The test station can perform DOT Hydrostatic testing of your portable aviation Oxygen, Fire, and Inflation cylinders.
We test all brand’s portable Aviation Gas Cylinders. We offer Hydrostatic testing of onboard aircraft O2 cylinders. Have your mechanic remove and ship us your bottle.
Our hydrostatic test station with precision “Crystal Engineering” Pressure test gauges can apply pressure over 10,000 psi.
We know aluminum, steel, and fiber wound aviation cylinders. We have the proper equipment to test them and the correct low-stress stamps to mark your cylinder with.
We can also perform all basic repairs to damage such as dents, scratches, cuts, rust, corrosion, and re-painting when required.
Aviation Gas Cylinders We Test
High-pressure Aviation Gas Cylinders Testing includes the following:
- Aircraft fire extinguishers
- Aircraft and ground transportation fire suppression systems
- Aircraft emergency power assist systems (EPAS) – Doors
- Aircraft emergency power reservoirs – Brakes
- Aircraft emergency gear blow-down bottles
- Emergency Air Bottles
- Helicopter inflation cylinders
- Missile launch system pressure accumulators
- Missile cooling systems
- Oxygen systems
Our Services
Our Services Overview to the Aviation Community within Australia.
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