Fire Protection Flashcards
What does the TEST button on the FIRE PROTECTION panel test?
The smoke detection system and it checks only the cockpit and visual and aural indications.
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If the APU is running, two consecutive fire TESTS within what time period may cause the APU to shut down?
15 secs
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Is the engine fire detection system continuously monitored?
Yes
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How many fire bottles does the engine fire extinguishing system have?
Two
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Which systems are bottle A and bottle B used for?
Bottle A is dedicated to the engines and Bottle B is dedicated to the engines and APU
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List the 4 things that happen when the SHUTOFF 1 (2) button is pushed on the ENGINE FIRE panel
They close the associated fuel, hydraulic and bleed shutoff valves and Bottle A and B buttons are illuminated to indicate that they are armed
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Will the APU automatically shut down if a fire or overheat condition is detected on the ground
Yes
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What happens when the CARGO button on the FIRE PROTECTION panel is pressed in flight?
It immediately discharges the high rate fire extinguisher bottle into the cargo compartment.
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What happens when the CARGO button on the FIRE PROTECTION panel is pressed on the ground?
It immediately discharges the high rate fire extinguisher bottle into the cargo compartment and must be pressed again to discharge the metering bottle.
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What happens when the CARGO button on the FIRE PROTECTION panel is pressed in flight?
It immediately discharges the high rate bottle in the cargo compartment and starts a 2 min timer to discharge the metered bottle.
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What are two different sizes for the low rate (metered) bottle
either 78 mins or 110 mins
How can a pilot identify which stowage compartment have any fire detection/ protection? If so, what?
It is placarded in the cargo compartment
Does the internal stowage compartment have fire detection/ protection? if so, what?
Yes, it is equipped with a smoke detector.
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