Fire Detection

Question 1

Pressing the fire detection TEST button will give you what lights and messages?

Answer 1

Fire handles illuminate
3 Red EICAS 
2 Amber EICAS 
And warning bell will sound
BAGG EXTG

Question 2

How are the engine Fire bottles deployed into the engines?

Answer 2

They are cross connected to enable a bottle to be discharged into either engine..

Question 3

How does The engine/APU fire detection system get reset ?

Answer 3

Automatically returns to normal mode when the fire or overheat condition has been removed.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the METERED discharge extinguisher in the baggage compartment?

Answer 4

To provide constant flow of halon for 50 minutes

Question 5

On the Fire Test what would you see?

Answer 5

Illuminated fire handles, 5 flashing EICAS messages, BAGG EXTG light, and the Master Caution and Master Warning lights.

Question 6

How is the baggage compartment smoke detection system reset?

Answer 6

It is reset when the smoke has cleared and the power reset button on each detection module is press

Question 7

What does pulling an engine fire handle do?

Answer 7

Closes the associated fuel, hydraulic, bleed air, and engine anti-ice shut off valves…

Question 8

What happens when you push the APU fire extinguishing button?

Answer 8

Pressing the button will discharge the extinguisher and close the APU fuel shut off valve