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Fire Protection Flashcards

1
Q

The engine fire switches unlock…
- automatically for a fire warning.
- automatically when the FUEL CONTROL switch is in CUTOFF.
- when the Fire Override switch is pushed.
- All of the above are correct.

A

All of the above are correct.

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Pulling an engine fire switch will accomplish all of the following except:
- Arms both engine fire extinguishers.
- Closes the associated engine PRV bleed valve.
- Trips the associated engine generators off.
- Removes power to the thrust reverser isolation valve.

A

Closes the associated engine PRV bleed valve.

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3
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Which area is not equipped with both fire detection and extinguishing systems?
- Lavatories
- Wheel wells
- Engines
- APU

A

Wheel wells

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4
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There are multiple dual-channel detector assemblies in each engine nacelle. Normally, at least one element in each channel provides both fire and overheat detection. If a fault is detected in one channel,…
- the FIRE/OVHT TEST switch must be pressed to reconfigure the system to a single channel operation.
- the fire/overheat warning system is inoperative.
- the remaining channel element automatically switches to single channel operation.
- a fire warning is indicated.

A

the remaining channel element automatically switches to single channel operation.

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5
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How many fire extinguisher bottles are there for the engines?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4

A

2

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6
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How many fire extinguisher bottles are there for the APU?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- None

A

1

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7
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Cargo compartment fire indications include…
- fire bell sounds.
- master warning lights illuminate and EICAS warning FIRE CARGO (FWD or AFT) displayed.
- CARGO FIRE (FWD or AFT) fire warning light illuminates.
- All of the above.

A

All of the above.

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8
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Normally, two smoke detectors in the same cargo compartment must detect a(an) ____ or ________ condition at the same time to cause a cargo fire warning.
- smoke, fire
- smoke, overheat
- fire, overheat
- overheat, over temperature

A

fire, overheat

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9
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An inflight fire warning from the cargo fire detection system causes the immediate total discharge of ______ of the six extinguisher bottles into the affected compartment.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 6

A

2

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10
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If smoke is detected in any lavatory, an aural alert sounds in the lavatory and in the cabin. The lavatory call light flashes and the master call light at the associated attendant station illuminates. Regarding flight deck indications of a lavatory fire, …
- the EICAS advisory message SMOKE GALLEY is displayed.
- the EICAS advisory message SMOKE LAVATORY is displayed.
- the EICAS advisory message SMOKE REST is displayed.
- There is no cockpit indication for lavatory smoke.

A

the EICAS advisory message SMOKE LAVATORY is displayed.

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11
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Lavatory fire extinguisher operation is automatic. Lavatory fire extinguisher discharge is indicated on the Flight Deck by…
- the EICAS advisory message LAV EXT.
- the status message LAV FIRE EXT.
- no flight deck indication.
- the EICAS advisory message DISCHARGE.

A

no flight deck indication.

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12
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The engine fire switches unlock automatically…
- when the AUTOSTART switch is on.
- on the ground any time the APU is running.
- for a fire warning or when the FUEL CONTROL switch is in CUTOFF.
- never. They must be manually unlocked.

A

for a fire warning or when the FUEL CONTROL switch is in CUTOFF.

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13
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With the Cargo Fire Arm switch selected to ARMED, how are the two outflow valves positioned?
- Forward valve closes. Aft valve opens to vent smoke via the rear valve.
- Forward valve opens. Aft valve closes to vent smoke via the forward valve.
- Both valves fully open to increase air-flow for smoke removal procedures.
- Outflow valves move to 50/50 flow split for air flow stability.

A

Outflow valves move to 50/50 flow split for air flow stability.

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14
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Which of the following have both fire detection and extinguishing systems?
- APU, wheel wells and lower crew rest compartments.
- Engines, APU, cargo compartments and lavatories.
- Cargo compartments and wheel wells.
- Overhead flight crew and flight attendant rest compartments.

A

Engines, APU, cargo compartments and lavatories.

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15
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Which statement regarding the ground operation of the APU fire extinguishing system, is correct?
- Rotating the APU fire switch in the opposite direction will discharge the second bottle.
- With both engines off, an APU fire signal causes APU shutdown and extinguisher bottle discharge.
- There are two APU fire extinguisher bottles.
- An APU overheat signal causes an automatic shutdown.

A

With both engines off, an APU fire signal causes APU shutdown and extinguisher bottle discharge.

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16
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On the ground with both engines shut down, what will cause the APU to automatically shutdown and the extinguisher bottle to discharge?
- An overheat detected in both loops.
- A fire detector loop failure.
- Nothing. The APU can only be shutdown from the flight deck or the APU Ground Control Fire Protection Panel.
- An APU fire signal from either APU fire detector loop.

A

An APU fire signal from either APU fire detector loop.

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17
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What does the EICAS advisory message DET FIRE CARGO AFT indicate?
- AFT cargo compartment smoke detection is failed.
- A fire has been detected in the aft cargo compartment.
- Smoke has been detected in the aft cargo compartment.
- An overheat condition has been detected in the aft cargo compartment.

A

AFT cargo compartment smoke detection is failed.

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18
Q

The cargo and wheel well fire and overheat detection systems are NOT monitored for system faults.
- True
- False

A

False

19
Q

Assuming you have correctly confirmed the affected engine, what action should you take if the fire switch remains locked after a fire is detected?
- Push the engine fire switch to override the lock.
- Rotate the engine fire switch.
- Wait until the fire light extinguishes.
- Simultaneously push the engine fire override switch and pull the engine fire switch.

A

Simultaneously push the engine fire override switch and pull the engine fire switch.

20
Q

What happens when the CARGO FIRE DISCHARGE switch is pushed on the ground?
- All 6 bottles arm and airflow around the cargo compartment is reduced.
- All 4 bottles discharge into the selected compartment.
- Three extinguisher bottles discharge simultaneously into the selected compartment with the third bottle discharging at a reduced flow rate.
- One of the metered bottles discharges into the selected compartment.

A

Three extinguisher bottles discharge simultaneously into the selected compartment with the third bottle discharging at a reduced flow rate.

21
Q

When the engine fire switch is pulled out, rotating the switch in either direction discharges both extinguisher bottles into the associated engine.
- True
- False

A

False

22
Q

Regarding the hydraulic system, pulling an engine fire switch, …
- shuts off hydraulic fluid to the associated engine-driven hydraulic pump.
- depressurizes the associated engine-driven hydraulic pump.
- removes power to the thrust reverser isolation valve.
- All of the above are correct.

A

All of the above are correct.

23
Q

If smoke is detected in a lavatory, an aural alert sounds in the lavatory and cabin. In addition, …
- the flight deck receives a HI/LO chime.
- the seatbelt and return to seat sign illuminates.
- the lavatory call light flashes and the master call light at the associated attendant station illuminates.
- the fire extinguisher light illuminates.

A

the lavatory call light flashes and the master call light at the associated attendant station illuminates.

24
Q

EICAS fire warning messages…
- cannot be canceled by pushing the Cancel/Recall button.
- automatically extinguish when the respective fire switch is pulled.
- extinguish when the fire bottles are discharged.
- can be recalled at the conclusion of the flight.

A

cannot be canceled by pushing the Cancel/Recall button.

25
Q

The overhead flight crew rest compartment has a fire detection system, but no fire extinguishing system.
- True
- False

A

True

26
Q

The lavatory fire extinguisher discharges into the…
- waste container.
- ceiling.
- floor compartment.
- lavatory compartment from the door.

A

waste container.

27
Q

Pushing the FWD or AFT Cargo Fire Arm switch (ARMED), turns off both lower recirculation fans.
- True
- False

A

True

28
Q

The bulk cargo compartment is included in the AFT cargo fire detection and extinguishing systems.
- True
- False

A

True

29
Q

Any time lavatory smoke is detected, both the presence and location of smoke in a lavatory is displayed as an EICAS advisory message.
- True
- False

A

False

30
Q

Complete fire and overheat detection system failures are indicated by an EICAS advisory message beginning with the letters “DET…” for the failed system.
- True
- False

A

True

31
Q

There is no capability to manually test the fire and overheat detection systems.
- True
- False

A

False

32
Q

With the indications shown, when the APU fire switch is pulled out, …
(iMAGE sHOWS: RED EICAS “FIRE APU”)

  • rotating the switch in the opposite direction discharges a second extinguisher bottle.
  • rotating the switch in either direction discharges the APU fire extinguisher into the APU compartment.
  • the switch must be rotated to the right for APU fire extinguisher discharge.
  • the switch must be rotated to the left for APU fire extinguisher discharge.
A

rotating the switch in either direction discharges the APU fire extinguisher into the APU compartment.

33
Q

The APU compartment has dual fire detector loops. Normally, both loops must detect a fire to produce a fire warning. If a fault is detected in one loop,…
- the APU will automatically shutdown and discharge a fire bottle.
- the system automatically switches to a single loop operation.
- the EICAS advisory message DET FIRE APU is displayed.
- the APU will automatically shutdown.

A

the system automatically switches to a single loop operation.

34
Q

You have started the APU in preparation for gate arrival after landing. You are subsequently presented with the indications shown together with a master WARNING light and a fire bell. What will the APU do automatically?
(Image Shows: Amber “APU BTL DISCH” Above the fire handle of the APU”)

  • Shut down after a two-minute cool down cycle.
  • Continue to operate until you pull and rotate the fire switch.
  • Shut down without discharging the fire bottle.
  • Shutdown immediately. After 15 seconds, the extinguisher bottle is automatically discharged.
A

Shutdown immediately. After 15 seconds, the extinguisher bottle is automatically discharged.

35
Q

As indicated in the display, a left engine fire has been detected. You attempt to pull the left engine fire switch but it will not move. What must you do to successfully pull the fire switch that failed to unlock automatically?
(Image Shows RED EICAS “FIRE ENG L”)

  • Simultaneously push the left engine Fire Override Switch and pull the left engine Fire Switch.
  • Rotate the left engine Fire Switch first and then pull.
  • Attempt to reset the switch by first pushing and then pulling the left engine fire switch.
  • Pull the Fire Override Switch.
A

Simultaneously push the left engine Fire Override Switch and pull the left engine Fire Switch.

36
Q

After pulling the Engine Fire Switch, to discharge the first fire bottle you…
- can only rotate the switch to the left.
- can only rotate the switch to the right.
- can rotate the switch in either direction.
- do nothing. The extinguisher bottle is discharged automatically.

A

can rotate the switch in either direction.

37
Q

If after _____, the “FIRE ENG” message stays shown, rotate to the other stop and hold for one second.
(Image Shows RED EICAS “FIRE ENG L”)

  • 1 minute
  • 30 seconds
  • 45 seconds
  • 5 minutes
A

30 seconds

38
Q

You encounter this indication approximately 3 hours from the nearest suitable airport. This warning causes the immediate total discharge of ___ extinguisher bottles into the forward cargo compartment. After a ________ time delay, the remaining four extinguisher bottles discharge at a reduced flow rate into the affected compartment.
(Image shows: RED EICAS “FIRE CARGO FWD” and Amber “BOTTLE DISCH CARGO”)

  • two, 15 minute
  • three, 30 minute
  • one, 15 minute
  • two, 5 minute
A

two, 15 minute

39
Q

You encounter the given indication ten minutes prior to landing. As in the previous scenario, the warning causes the immediate total discharge of two extinguisher bottles into the forward cargo compartment. What happens upon landing?
(Image shows: RED EICAS “FIRE CARGO FWD” and Amber “BOTTLE DISCH CARGO”)

  • One of the remaining four bottles is discharged at a reduced flow rate every five minutes until extinguishing agent is empty.
  • One of the remaining four bottles is discharged at a reduced flow rate on touchdown.
  • One of the remaining four bottles is discharged immediately after setting the parking brake.
  • The remaining four bottles discharge immediately upon touchdown.
A

One of the remaining four bottles is discharged at a reduced flow rate on touchdown.

40
Q

After an uneventful flight, you encounter the indication above while taxiing to the gate. Pressing the guarded CARGO FIRE DISCHARGE switch causes the simultaneous discharge of ________ extinguisher bottles with the last one discharged ___________.
(Image shows: RED EICAS “FIRE CARGO FWD” and Amber “BOTTLE DISCH CARGO”)

  • two, at a reduced rate
  • three, at a reduced rate
  • two, immediately
  • three, immediately
A

three, at a reduced rate

41
Q

Shortly after returning from your break, a flight attendants calls the cockpit to inform you that they have smoke detected in one of the aft lavatories. EICAS is displaying the advisory message. How can you determine whether the lavatory fire extinguisher has been discharged?
- Lavatory fire extinguisher operation is automatic. There are no flight deck indications.
- By pushing and holding the FIRE/OVERHEAT TEST switch.
- The DOORS synoptic displays the current status of all lavatory extinguishers.
- The Status Display indicates LAV EXT DISCH.

A

Lavatory fire extinguisher operation is automatic. There are no flight deck indications.

42
Q

Lavatory smoke detection is indicated in the cockpit by the EICAS advisory message SMOKE LAVATORY. What are the other indications of lavatory smoke?
- An aural alert sounds in the lavatory and in the cabin.
- The lavatory call light flashes.
- The master call light at the associated attendant station illuminates.
- All of the above are correct.

A

All of the above are correct.

43
Q

The lavatory smoke detectors are monitored by the EICAS.
- True
- False

A

True

AA787 (20 decks)

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