FIRE Panel Flashcards
1
Q
Where are the engine fire loops installed?
A
- Pylon nacelle
- Engine core
- Fan section
2
Q
What happens if both loops fail simultaneously?
A
FIRE warning will be issued ( if the failure occurs within 5 seconds)
3
Q
What does an Amber DISCH light mean?
A
Bottle has lost its pressure either by a fault or pilot selection
4
Q
How many bottles are provided for each engine?
A
2
5
Q
What happens when the ENG FIRE pushbutton is pushed?
A
- Silences the aural fire warning
- Arms the fire extinguisher squib
- Closes the low-pressure fuel valve
- Closes the hydraulic fire shut off valve
- Closes the engine bleed valve
- Closes the pack flow control valve
- Cuts off the FADEC power supply
- Deactivates the IDG
6
Q
What happens when the ENGINE FIRE TEST button is pressed?
A
- Continuous Repetitive Chime (CRC) sounds
- MASTER WARNING lights flash
- ENG FIRE pushbutton illuminates red
- SQUIB and DISCH lights illuminate
- ECAM fire warning
- FIRE light on ENG panel
7
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 automation functions
