FIRE Panel Flashcards
Where are the engine fire loops installed?
- Pylon nacelle
- Engine core
- Fan section
What happens if both fire loops fail?
If the failure of both loops occurs within 5 seconds of each other, a FIRE warning will be issued
What does an amber DISCH light mean?
The fire extinguisher bottle has lost its pressure
How many fire extinguishers are provided for each engine?
2
List the actions that occur when an ENGINE FIRE pb is pressed?
- 1 – Silences the aural fire warning
- 2 – Arms the fire extinguisher squibs
- 1 – Closes the hydraulic fire valve
- 2 - Closes the LP fuel and IDG fuel return valves
- 1 – Deactivates the engine generator
- 2 - Closes the pack flow control and engine bleed valves
What occurs when you press the TEST pb on the ENGINE FIRE panel?
- CRC sounds
- MASTER WARN lights flash (2)
- ENG FIRE pb illuminates red (1)
- SQUIB and DISCH lights illuminate (2)
- ECAM FIRE WARNING (1)
- FIRE light on the ENG panel illuminates (1)
How many fire extinguishers are provided for the APU?
1
List the actions that occur when the APU FIRE pb is pressed?
- 1 – Silences the aural fire warning
- 1 – Arms the APU fire extinguisher squib
- 2 - Closes the LP fuel valve and shuts OFF the APU fuel pump
- 1 – Deactivates the APU generator
- 2 - Closes the APU bleed and crossfeed valves
What occurs when you press the APU FIRE TEST pb?
- CRC sounds
- MASTER WARN lights flash (2)
- APU FIRE pb illuminates red (1)
- SQUIB and DISCH lights illuminate (1)
- ECAM FIRE WARNING (1)
Does the APU fire extinguisher automatically discharge if a fire is detected in ground?
Yes. The APU will automatically shut down and the APU fire extinguisher will discharge
Does the APU fire extinguisher automatically discharge if a fire is detected in flight?
No, and it will not auto shutdown either
