Block 7 Phase III - Fire Protection Flashcards
1
Q
What conditions are monitored by the Fire Protection System?
A
Fire
Smoke
Overheat
Pneumatic Duct Leaks
Fuel Vapor Purge
2
Q
What indications are received in the flight compartment when an APU or engine fire/overheat is detected?
A
Alarm
Bell
3
Q
What gas is utilized to extinguish a fire in the engine compartment?
A
Halon
4
Q
What type of portable fire extinguishers are available inside of the airplane?
A
Halon extinguishers
5
Q
State the purpose of the Dry Bay Fire Protection System (DBFPS)?
A
Senses and suppresses fire in the dry bays of aircraft
6
Q
State the purpose of the vapor purge system
A
used for detecting fuel leakage from auxiliary fuel tanks.