BLOCK VII - FIRE PROTECTION Flashcards
1
Q
Conditions 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
-Engine-alarm indications, bell sounds (fire)
-APU-alarm indications, bell sounds, a horn, and red light in right main wheel well
3
Q
Gas used to extinguish fire in the engine compartment
A
Halon
4
Q
Type of portable fire extinguishers used in the aircraft
A
Halon
5
Q
Purpose of Dry Bay Fire Protection System (DBFPS)
A
To sense and suppress fires in the dry bays of the aircraft
6
Q
Purpose of the Vapor Purge System
A
Detecting fuel leakage from the aux tanks
