1-FIRE Flashcards

1
Q

Where are the engine fire loops (heat) sensors located?

A
  • Pylon nacelle
  • Engine core
  • Fan section
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2
Q

How many fire loops are installed per engine?

A
  • Two (Loop A and B)
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3
Q

In the event an engine fire, what action arms the fire extinguishing squibs?

A
  • Pushing to release the ENG FIRE pushbutton.
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4
Q

What happens if both fire loops fail simultaneously?

A
  • FIRE warning will be issued (if the failure occurs within 5 seconds)
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5
Q

What does an amber DISCH light mean?

A
  • Bottle has lost its pressure either by a fault or pilot selection
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6
Q

How many fire bottles are provided for each engine?

A
  • Two
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7
Q

How do you conduct a successful engine fire test?

A
  • ENG 1 and 2 FIRE pb-sw checked in and guarded
  • AGENT 1 and 2 light checked off
  • ENG 1 and 2 TEST pb press and maintain to check:
  • ENG FIRE pb lighted read + SQUIB and DISCH lights on
  • CRC + MASTER WARN lights
  • ENG 1(2) FIRE warning on ECAM ENG SD page displayed
  • FIRE light (on ENG panel) on
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8
Q

What would occur if the APU is running and an APU fire is detected on the
ground? In flight?

A
  • On the ground, APU EMER shut down and bottle discharge
  • In the air – no automatic functions
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