Fire Protection Flashcards
What does it mean if a red discharge disk is missing on either the APU bottle or the left wing root?
The bottle has thermally vented to atmosphere
What does it mean if a yellow discharge disk is missing on either the APU bottle or the left wing root?
The bottle has been discharged into the engine
How many portable fire extinguishers are there on board and where are they?
4 (5 for volume requirements)
2 in REEC,
1 in GEEC
1 in Flight Deck
1 in overhead bin row 11/12 RHS
How many fire detectors are there in the cargo compartment?
2
Memory items “SMOKE”
Oxygen on, 100%, emergency if req
Smoke goggles if applicable
Mic to mask
Recirc fans off
What powers the fire loop responder units and control circuits?
ESS bus
How is a Fire loop Fault indicated
Master Warning,
CHECK FIRE DET
fault light illuminated on failed loop (fire panel)
What will the QRH get you to do for a fire loop fault?
Select working loop
What cockpit indications are there for an engine fire?
Fire BELL Master WARNING T handle Lit on affected engine Engine Failure 'PUSH TO RESET' button lit CHECK FIRE DET Warning
What extra on top of the fire indications will show in a fire test?
All fire panel lights
SMOKE warning
CHECK FIRE DET
A fire loop has failed or there is a fire (in conjunction with the other indications)
What is in the fire loops?
helium and hydrogen
What 3 things happen when you pull the T handle?
Fuel shut off valve closed
Hydraulic shut off valve closed
Arms Fire extinguisher bottles
What do the amber bottle lights indicate?
bottles are full and energised ready to be fired
Where are the engine fire bottles located?
LH wing root fairing
