FIRE Panel Flashcards
1
Q
Where are the engine fire loops (heat) sensors located?
A
- Pylon nacelle
- Engine core
- Fan section
2
Q
How many fire loops are installed per engine?
A
Two (Loop A and B)
3
Q
In the event an engine fire, what action arms the fire extinguishing squibs?
A
Pushing to release the ENG FIRE pushbutton.
4
Q
What happens if both fire loops fail simultaneously?
A
FIRE warning will be issued (if the failure occurs within 5 seconds)
5
Q
What does an amber DISCH light mean?
A
Bottle has lost its pressure either by a fault or pilot selection
6
Q
How many fire bottles are provided for each engine?
A
Two
7
Q
How do you conduct a successful engine fire test?
A
- ENG 1 and 2 FIRE pb-sw checked in and guarded
- AGENT 1 and 2 light checked off
- ENG 1 and 2 TEST pb press and maintain to check:
◦ ENG FIRE pb lighted read + SQUIP and DISCH lights on
◦ CRC + MASTER WARN lights
◦ ENG 1(2) FIRE warning on ECAM ENG SD page displayed
◦ FIRE light (on ENG panel) on
8
Q
What would occur if the APU is running and an APU fire is detected on the ground? In flight?
A
- On the ground, APU EMER shut down and bottle discharge
- In the air – no automatic functions
