Fire Extinguishing Flashcards
Describe what you are looking for in the fire panel test?
6 lights above (2 engine, 2 CRG, 1 APU, 1 APU EMER)
2 MASTER WARNING LIGHT
7 EICAS (5 Annuncators, 2 FIRE on ITT)
2 AURAL BELLS
Pulling the ENGINE FIRE HANDLE does what?
turns off hydraulics, bleed air, and fuel SOV to that engine
How many Engine fire bottles?
2
How are Engine fire Bottles Discharged?
by rotating the handle to the engine necessary.
How many fire bottles for APU?
1
Describe the Indications you would get in the event of an APU fire?
2 aural bells, Master warning lights, red striped bar in the APU EMER STOP button, EICAS warning.
When will the APU automatically shutdown in the event of an APU fire?
on ground after 10 seconds of warning if no pilot action has been taken.
Will APU shut down in flight with an APU FIRE?
NO
What happens after APU EMER Button is pressed with red line?
APU Shuts down immediately - APU fire extinguisher light illuminates.
Describe how the Cargo Fire Extinguisher works, when smoke is detected? in flight…
In flight, when the FWD or AFT cargo extinguisher button is pressed the high rate bottle discharges immediately, followed by the low rate bottle @ 1 minute later.
How long does the low rate Cargo extinguisher protect the cargo compartment?
approx 75 mins
Which fire extinguisher system works automatically?
Lavatories
Halon fire extinguisher should be used on what fires?
electrical and flammable liquid
What are indications of LAV smoke?
EICAS message and master warning - also orange light on the rainbow light.
Will the low rate Cargo extinguisher automatically discharge on the ground?
NO
