Fire

Question 1

If an APU fire occurs will the APU automatically shut down and activate fire suppression?

Answer 1

No.

• APU shuts down, but fire suppression is not automatic. Fire suppression can be activated on the flight deck or the wheel well.

Question 2

Where is the APU FIRE checklist found?

Answer 2

QRC left side.

Question 3

What checklist is called for with the indications of a cargo fire?

What are those indications?

Answer 3

Indications:
- FIRE WARN
- FWD or AFT illuminated switch light
- FIRE BELL

Checklist:
- Lower Compartment CARGO FIRE on left side of QRC

Question 4

To extinguish a CARGO FIRE what is the process?

Answer 4

Press the illuminated FWD or AFT switch light, which then should illuminate ARMED. Then open the DISCH switch light and press. There may be a delay of up to 30 for the DISCH light to illuminate.

Question 5

What are the indications of a WHEEL WELL fire?

What is the checklist and where does it reside?

Answer 5

FIRE WARN

WHEEL WELL Light

Fire Bell

Checklist: WHEEL WELL FIRE checklist, QRC left side.