Fire protection Flashcards
1
Q
What conditions are monitored by the fire protection system?
A
- fire
- smoke
- overheat
- pneumatic duct leaks
- fuel vapor purge
2
Q
what indication is received in the flight compartment when and apu or engine fire/ovrheat is detected?
A
- alarm
- bell operates in flight compartment for an engine fire
3
Q
what gas is utilized to extinguish a fire in the engine compartment?
A
Halon
4
Q
what type of portable fire extinguishers are used inside of plane?
A
Halon
5
Q
What is the purpose of the dry bay fire protection system?
A
senses and suppresses fires in the dry bays of aircraft
6
Q
What is the purpose of the vapor purge system?
A
Detects fuel leakage from the aux. fuel tanks
