Fire and Overheat Flashcards
The Halon fire extinguishers in the cargo bay discharge at different rates.
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A fire or overheat in the exhaust area of the engine is extinguished by shutting down that engine.t
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True
Fire detection and extinguishing is provided for the:
(A). Left and right exhaust areas
(B). Left and right pylon areas
(C). Left and right wheel bin areas
(D). Left and right nacelles and APU areas
Left and right nacelles and APU areas
A single loop detection system is used to monitor the temperature in the main landing gear wheel bins.
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True
Pressing the AFT CARGO SMOKE PUSH switchlight:
A). Arms the squibs for both extinguishers
(B). Closes the cargo SOVs for recirculated air, air conditioning, and exhaust
(C). Illuminates the BOTTLE ARMED PUSH TO DISCH switchlight
(D). All of the above
Illuminates the BOTTLE ARMED PUSH TO DISCH switchlight
If smoke is detected in the either cargo compartment:
(A). The FWD/AFT CARGO SMOKE PUSH switchlight will illuminate
(B). The aural “smoke” warning will sound
(C). A SMOKE FWD/AFT CARGO warning message will appear on the primary page
(D). All of the above
The FWD/AFT CARGO SMOKE PUSH switchlight will illuminate
The aural “smoke” warning will sound
A SMOKE FWD/AFT CARGO warning message will appear on the primary page
Concerning aircraft Fire Protection capabilities, the engine fire extinguisher bottles (FIREX bottles) are located:
A). In the right belly fairing of the aircraft
B). In the nose
C). In the aft equipment bay
D). Inside each engine cowl
In the aft equipment bay
For aircraft Fire Protection, the forward cargo compartment has ___ smoke detectors installed in the ceiling.
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5
2
3
3 smoke detectors
What are the advantages in a dual loop fire detection system?
A). They minimize the possibility of a false fire warning
B). The allow for more of the engine to be covered by the fire warning system
C). They allow for dispatch of the aircraft if one of the loops is faulted
D). They allow for quicker detection of a fire
They minimize the possibility of a false fire warning
What happens when a LH or RH ENG FIRE PUSH switchlight is pressed?
A). Fire bottle squibs are armed and the Bottle armed switch lights illuminate
B). The fuel feed shut off valve closes
C). The APU starts automatically
D). The associated air conditioning pack shuts down
E). Hydraulic shutoff valve closes
F). Endine-driven generator is tripped off
G). Ignition is inhibited
H). Bleed air shutoff valve closes
Fire bottle squibs are armed and the Bottle armed switch lights illuminate
The fuel feed shut off valve closes
Hydraulic shutoff valve closes
Endine-driven generator is tripped off
Bleed air shutoff valve closes
In flight, when a fire condition is detected in the APU, it shuts down automatically. Five seconds later, the APU fire bottle will discharge.
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The purpose of the automatic lavatory fire extinguisher is for fire suppression of the lavatory waste bin.
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Where are the halon 1211 fire extinguishers located?
B). In the flight deck, behind the copilots seat
C). The entrance stowage compartment
D). Two are located throughout the passenger compartment
E). Right stowage bin aft of the emergency exit
In the flight deck, behind the copilots seat
The entrance stowage compartment
Two are located throughout the passenger compartment
The fire and overheat protection system messages are shown on the EICAS primary and menu pages.
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