[Bogey78O]

Disabling an FAA emergency device, the smoke detector, is a serious penalty.

[2001convSVT]

I heard that it is considered a felony, one to five years and up to a $10,000 fine. I hope that the smoke was worth it.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

The safety announcements always say disabling or tampering with the smoke detector is a federal offense.

[catnipman]

“Disabling an FAA emergency device, the smoke detector, is a serious penalty.”

yep. tampering with an airliner smoke detector is against Federal law. period.