Block 7 Aircrew Survival Eqpt

Question 1

How many portable fire bottles does the P8-A have inside the aircraft?

Answer 1

There are 6 portable fire bottles in the interior of the aircraft.

Question 2

How many fire extinguisher bottles does each engine have?

Answer 2

Each engine has 1 fire extinguishing bottle inside the nacelle, but both bottles may be used on either engine.

Question 3

How many fire extinguishing bottles does the APU have?

Answer 3

1 fire extinguishing bottle located in the APU compartment.

Question 4

How many FPCU’s for the Dry Bay Fire Protection System are located within the fuselage?

Answer 4

12 FPCU controllers within the fuselage that detect incendiary ballistic threats and fires.

Question 5

What survival items are included in the Life Preserver Assembly survival pouch?

Answer 5

Signaling Whistle, Sea Dye Marker, and Chemical Light are included in the survival pouch.