15.20 FIRE PROTECTION Flashcards
what are the 2 major types of turbine failure
thermodynamic, mechanical
name 3 components that are used to detect fires
overheat detectors, rate of temp rise detectors, flame detectors
what are the 2 detector types used on engine
spot detectors, continuous loop
how does a thermal switch work
if the temp goes above a certain level, an alarm/light will sound in the cockpit
where are infrared optical fire detectors usually used
light turboprop and helicopters
what are the 2 widely used continuous loop systems
fenwal, kidde
how many fire zones are there
6
whats the most common extinguishing agent
halon 1301
on fire extinguishing discharge valves what disk is installed to break
a squib, frangible disk
if the flight crew activate the fire extinguisher system what colour disk is released
yellow
if the fire extinguishing automatically releases what colour is the disk
red
where are fire switches installed
centre overhead panel in cockpit or centre console
what types of warning can there be
visible, audible
