Fire Protection Flashcards

1
Q

Describe the indications of an engine fire warning

A
  • (ALL FIRES) The fire bell sounds
  • (ALL FIRES) The Master WARNING lights illuminate
  • (ALL FIRES) The forward discrete FIRE warning light illuminates
  • (ENGINE FIRE) The engine fire switch LEFT or RIGHT fire
    warning light illuminates and the respective engine fire switch electrically unlocks
  • (ENGINE FIRE) The engine FUEL CONTROL switch fire
    warning light illuminates.
  • (ENGINE FIRE) The EICAS warning message L or R ENGINE FIRE displays
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Describe the indications of an APU fire warning

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  • (ALL FIRES) The fire bell sound
  • (ALL FIRES) The Master WARNING lights illuminate
  • (ALL FIRES) The forward discrete FIRE warning light illuminates
  • (APU FIRE) The APU fire switch fire warning light illuminates and the APU fire switch electrically unlocks
  • (APU FIRE) The EICAS warning message APU FIRE displays
  • (APU FIRE) the APU automatically shuts down
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Describe the indications of a cargo fire warning

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  • (ALL FIRES) The fire bell sound
  • (ALL FIRES) The Master WARNING lights illuminate
  • (ALL FIRES) The forward discrete FIRE warning light illuminates
  • (CARGO FIRE) the FWD or AFT cargo fire warning light
    illuminates
  • (CARGO FIRE) the EICAS warning message FWD or AFT
    CARGO FIRE displays
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4
Q

Recall the fire detection and extinguishing capabilities of the wheel wells.

A

Fire Warning

  • The Main gear wheel well has fire detection capability but does not have extinguishing capability.
  • The Nose gear wheel well has no detection or extinguishing
    capabilities

The indications of a WHEEL WELL fire warning are:

  • (ALL FIRES) The fire bell sound
  • (ALL FIRES) The Master WARNING lights illuminate
  • (ALL FIRES) The forward discrete FIRE warning light illuminates
  • (WHEEL WELL FIRE ) the WHL WELL FIRE warning light above
    the landing gear lever illuminates
  • (WHEEL WELL FIRE) the EICAS warning message WHEEL
    WELL FIRE displays
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5
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Recall the meaning of an illuminated SYS FAIL (system fail) FAIL P-RESET light

A
  • Indicates a failure of the detectors in one of the following systems:
  • Engine Fire (2 loops and BOTH loops have failed)
  • Engine Overheat (2 loops and BOTH loops have failed)
  • APU Fire (2 loops and BOTH loops have failed)
  • Cargo Fire (2 smoke detectors and BOTH detectors have
    failed

System Fail Reset switch (FAIL P – RESET)

  • Push – extinguishes the FAIL P-RESET light and allows
    monitoring of the remaining systems (The pilot will be directed to accomplish this via the QRH).
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Q

Describe the meaning of an illuminated ENG BTL, APU BTL or CARGO FIRE BTL DISCH light.

A
  • The extinguisher bottle has been discharged or has low pressure.
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7
Q

Recall the function of the Engine or APU fire override switch

A
  • Unlocks the respective engine or APU fire switch
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Describe the indications of a L/R ENG OVHT(Engine Overheat) caution.

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  • Indicates an engine overheat is detected.

The indications of a L/R ENG OVHT caution are:

  • The caution beeper sounds.
  • The Master CAUTION lights illuminate
  • The L/R ENG OVHT light illuminates
  • The EICAS caution message L/R ENG OVHT
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Recall what will happen if you trim the stabilizer using the electric pitch trim switches on the control wheel during single or multiple autopilot operation.

A
  • If a single autopilot is engaged, electric (control wheel) trimming causes the autopilot to disengage
  • If multiple autopilots are engaged, the electric (control wheel) trim switches are inhibited.
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10
Q

Recall what will happen if you trim the stabilizer using the
alternate pitch trim switches on the pedestal while an autopilot is engaged.

A
  • Alternate trimming DOES NOT cause autopilot disengagement.
  • The UNSCHED STAB TRIM light will illuminate.

Note: See objective FLTCTR_27

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