Fire Protection

Question 1

What does the TEST button on the FIRE PROTECTION panel test?

Answer 1

The smoke detection system and it checks only the cockpit visual and aural indications. AOM 9-07-30

Question 2

If the APU is running, two consecutive fire TESTS within what time period may cause the APU to shut down?

Answer 2

15 seconds. AOM 9-07-30

Question 3

Is the engine fire detection system continuously monitored?

Answer 3

Yes. AOM 9-07-40

Question 4

How many fire bottles does the engine fire extinguishing system have?

Answer 4

Two. AOM 9-07-40

Question 5

Which systems are Bottle A and Bottle B used for?

Answer 5

Bottle A is dedicated to the engines and Bottle B is dedicated to the engines and the APU. AOM 9-07-40

Question 6

List the 4 things that happen when the SHUTOFF 1 (2) button is pushed on the ENGINE FIRE panel.

Answer 6

They close the associated fuel, hydraulic and bleed shut off valves plus the Bottle A and Bottle B buttons are illuminated to indicate that they are armed. AOM 9-07-30 and AOM 9-07-40

Question 7

What happens when the APU SHUTOFF button is pushed in?

Answer 7

It closes the APU fuel and bleed shut off valves plus it arms the fire bottle B. AOM 9-07-30

Question 8

Will the APU automatically shut down if a fire or overheat condition is detected on the ground?

Answer 8

Yes. AOM 9-07-50

Question 9

What happens when the CARGO button on the FIRE PROTECTION panel is pressed in flight?

Answer 9

In flight, pressing the CARGO button immediately discharges the high-rate fire extinguisher bottle into the cargo compartment and starts a two-minute timer to discharge the metered bottle. AOM9-07-30 and 9-07-
60

Question 10

What happens when the CARGO button on the FIRE PROTECTION panel is pressed on the ground?

Answer 10

On the ground, pressing the CARGO button immediately discharges the high-rate fire extinguisher bottle into
the cargo compartment. A second push of the CARGO button is required to discharge the metered bottle.
AOM 9-07-30 and 9-07-60

Question 11

What are the two different sizes for the low rate (metered) extinguisher bottle?

Answer 11

Either 78 minutes or 110 minutes. AOM 9-07-60

Question 12

How can a pilot identify which size of a low rate (metered) extinguisher bottle is on their aircraft?

Answer 12

It is placarded in the cargo compartment. AOM 9-07-60

Question 13

Does the internal stowage compartment have fire detection/protection? If so, what?

Answer 13

Yes, it is equipped with the smoke detector. AOM 9-07-60