Fire Protection

Question 1

What is the indication for an APU fire?

Answer 1

1) Continuous Repetitive Chime (CRC sounds)
2) Red MASTER WARN Lights Flash
3) Red guarded APU FIRE light illuminates on the overhead FIRE panel
4) APU page appears on the SD

Question 2

How many Halon Fire bottles are available for each engine, the APU and cargo compartments

Answer 2

1) Each engine has 2 bottles
2) APU has one bottle
3) Fwd and Aft cargo compartments share 1 bottle

Question 3

How and when will the APU automatically shut down (automatic fire protection function)

Answer 3

the master computer will automatically perform and APU EMER SHUTDOWN and discharge the APU fire extinguisher ONLY on the ground

Question 4

What type of smoke detector system is available in the avionics compartment? Is heat sensing available?

Answer 4

Smoke detectors sense particulates. Heat sensing is not available

Question 5

Where is the Aft Cargo compartment temperature displayed and monitored

Answer 5

Either the ECAM COND page or ECAM CRUISE page

Question 6

What are the exterior aircraft indications of an APU fire

Answer 6

1) External Warning Horn Sounds
2) Red APU fire light illuminates on External Power Panel