ATA26 - Fire protection

Question 1

39. Lavatory SMOKE DETECTORS are situated in each lavatory air extraction duct :
    True
    False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

40. When ENGINE FIRE P/B is released out , which systems are isolated ?
    FUEL, HYD, BLEED, PACK, ELEC GEN
    Only HYDRAULIC and FUEL FIRE SHUT OFF VALVES
    APU LP FUEL VALVE

Answer 2

FUEL, HYD, BLEED, PACK, ELEC GEN

Question 3

41. What does the FIRE test P/B verify ?
    The detection system loop circuit integrity
    The squib circuits and the bottles pressure of extinguishing system
    Both answers are correct

Answer 3

Both answers are correct

Question 4

42. With AVIONICS SMOKE ECAM warning activated, a ‘SMOKE’ light illuminates on the :
    BUS TIE P/B
    GEN 1 P/B
    GEN 1 LINE P/B

Answer 4

GEN 1 LINE P/B

Question 5

43. In case of CARGO SMOKE warning, the agent bottle should be empty in less than :
    10 Sec
    3 Min
    1 Min

Answer 5

1 Min

Question 6

44. Where are the engine fire detectors located ?
    On the FAN and the LP turbine
    On the PYLON, the FAN and the CORE
    On the CORE and the GEAR box

Answer 6

On the PYLON, the FAN and the CORE

Question 7

45. When the APU FIRE P/B is release out, the :
    APU GENERATOR is deactivated
    APU GENERATOR is disconnected
    APU GENERATOR is energized

Answer 7

APU GENERATOR is deactivated

Question 8

46. Lavatory smoke detectors send warnings to :
    ECAM and nose interphone panel
    ECAM and CIDS (cabin warning)
    ECAM , EIDS and nose interphone panel

Answer 8

ECAM and CIDS (cabin warning)

Question 9

47. The Engine agent P/B is active when :
    The corresponding ‘DISCH’ light is ON
    ENGINE FIRE P/B illuminates
    ENGINE FIRE P/B is pressed and released

Answer 9

ENGINE FIRE P/B is pressed and released

Question 10

48. Air conditionning SMOKE WARNING is actived if smoke is detected in :
    Air conditionning duct
    Hot air manifold
    No warning system is installed

Answer 10

No warning system is installed

Question 11

49. How many fire LOOPS does the APU fire detector system comprise :
    3
    2
    1

Answer 11

2

Question 12

50. Is it necessary to use the APU shut off P/B on the external power panel in case of an
    APU fire auto extinguishing on ground ?
    Yes
    No

Answer 12

No

Question 13

51. When an ENG FIRE P/B is released out, the squib lights are illuminated :
    Yes
    No

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

52. Is the extinguishing system controled by the FDU ?
    Yes
    No

Answer 14

No

Question 15

53. How is an APU FIRE on ground normally extinguished ?
    From APU FIRE panel
    Automatically
    From EXTERNAL POWER panel

Answer 15

Automatically

Question 16

54. Smoke detection in FWD and AFT CARGO bays consist of :
    2 SMOKE DETECTORS and a SDCU
    2 SMOKE DETECTORS in FWD bay, 4 DETECTORS in AFT bay and a SDCU
    4 SMOKE DETECTORS in each bay and a SDCU

Answer 16

2 SMOKE DETECTORS in FWD bay, 4 DETECTORS in AFT bay and a SDCU

Question 17

55. At activation of ‘LAVATORY SMOKE’ warning, the fire extinguishing system is
    automatically discharged :
    True
    False

Answer 17

False

Question 18

56. The ENGINE and APU FIRE protection system includes :
    1 fire agent bottle for each engine / 1 fire agent bottle for the APU
    2 fire agent bottles for the engines / 2 fire agent bottles for the APU
    2 fire agent bottles for each engine / 1 fire agent bottle for the APU

Answer 18

2 fire agent bottles for each engine / 1 fire agent bottle for the APU

Question 19

57. With the BLOWER + EXTRACT P/B in OVRD, the ventilation gets air from the :
    Inlet valve
    Skin heat exchanger by-pass valve
    Air conditionning inlet valve

Answer 19

Air conditionning inlet valve

Question 20

58. The avionic bay smoke detector is located in the :
    Avionics bay
    Ventilation extract duct
    Skin heat exchanger

Answer 20

Ventilation extract duct

Question 21

59. Avionics smoke warnings is inhibited during TAKE-OFF from :
    80 kts to LIFT OFF
    80 kts to 1500 ft
    Not inhibited

Answer 21

80 kts to 1500 ft

Question 22

60. Which additionnal external warnings are activated in case of an APU FIRE on ground ?
    APU FIRE light accompanied by an external horn warning
    An external horn warning
    A fire bell warning

Answer 22

APU FIRE light accompanied by an external horn warning

Question 23

61. When no electrical power is connected how can be detected a thermal discharge of the
APU FIRE BOTTLE ?
By the FDU
By the ECAM
By an outside RED DISC indicator

Answer 23

By an outside RED DISC indicator

Question 24

62. Smoke detection systems are installed in :
    Avionics bay and cargo compartements
    Avionics bay, cargo compartements and lavatories
    As in B + the galleys

Answer 24

Avionics bay, cargo compartements and lavatories

Question 25

63. What systems are isolated when APU FIRE P/B is release out ? Fuel, Electricity Air, Electricity Fuel, Air, Electricity

Answer 25

Fuel, Air, Electricity

Question 26

64. When ENGINE FIRE P/B is released out which corresponding valves are closed ? Fuel cross feed valve LP fuel valve and hydraulic fire shut off valve HP fuel shut off valve

Answer 26

LP fuel valve and hydraulic fire shut off valve

Question 27

65. When pressing the CARGO SMOKE TEST P/B, the smoke detectors are tested by SDCU, the RED SMOKE light comes on twice associated with ECAM and the ventilation ISOLATION VALVES close : True False

Answer 27

True