CARGO SMOKE Panel - CARGO HEAT Panel

Question 1

Following a cargo smoke indication and subsequent discharge of the cargo smoke bottle, what would be the expected indication on the CARGO SMOKE panel?

Answer 1

• The SMOKE light and associated ECAM warning may remain illuminated due to the halon concentration present in the cargo compartment.

Question 2

How many fire extinguishing bottles are there in the cargo extinguishing system?

Answer 2

• Only one that has ducting to both FWD and AFT compartments, but the discharge can only be directed to one compartment.

Question 3

What is the significance of the illumination of the HOT AIR FAULT light? (CARGO HEAT)

Answer 3

• Duct overheat is detected.

Question 4

What is the significance of the illumination of the AFT ISOL VALVE FAULT light? (CARGO HEAT)

Answer 4

• Either the inlet or the outlet valve is not in the selected position.