Fire Detection And Suppression Flashcards
What is this
- Made from stainless steel or titanium
- acts as a firewall to contain fire
Bulkhead
What is a type of fire protection device
Firewire-continuous wire
Firewire pic
How does the fire work work
Resistance of the filling material decreases as the temp increases causing a circuit alerts cockpit
What is really important about the fire wire
Moisture destroys the negative temperature co-effieceint
Stops it from working
What are the cockpit indication for fire
- Flashing red light
- Audible warning
- Alarm bells
Whats important about the test facility
When you flick the switch it’s only test and doesn’t actually use the components/operate the system
Where are extinguishers located
Outside the fire risk zone
How are extinguishers discharged
Through a series of spray pipes or nozzles into the fire
Explain how this system works
The explosion of the cartridge send the extinguishant to the fire
Has two shots and they can be shot into any engine
What must you do before working on the 2 shot system
Power is switched off and disconnect the cartridge leads
What must you check regards to maintenance of the 2 shot system
- Pressure of the extinguishant
- weighing of the bottles
