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Fire Protection Flashcards

1
Q

Engine fire protection is provided by 2 detection loops, which provide information to a computer. Which statement about these loops is true?

a. if both loops are working and one loop senses a certain temperature, a fire indication is generated

b. if both loops are working, both loops must sense a certain temperature to generate a fire indication

c. if both loops break and breaks occur more than 5 seconds apart, fire indications are generated

A

b. if both loops are working, both loops must sense a certain temperature to generate a fire indication

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2
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When the #1 engine white SQUIB light on the Agent 1 and 2 push button is illuminated, both ENG 1 fire extinguisher bottles:

a. have been discharged

b. are armed for discharge

c. will discharge when the ENG 1 fire push button is pushed in

A

b. are armed for discharge

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3
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The Engine 1 Fire push button is illuminated red. This indicates:

a. a fire has been detected in Engine 1

b. a fire has been detected in Engine 1 and both Engine 1 fire extinguisher bottles are armed

c. both Engine 1 fire detection loops have failed

A

a. a fire has been detected in Engine 1

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4
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The APU fire extinguishing system includes:

a. one fire extinguisher bottle

b. two fire extinguisher bottles, just like the engines

c. no fire extinguisher bottle

A

a. one fire extinguisher bottle

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5
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When an APU fire detected on the ground, the red APU fire light on the external power panel comes on. In addition:

a. a horn sounds, APU auto shutdown occurs, pilot must discharge the fire extinguisher bottle

b. a horn sounds, APU must be shutdown using APU SHUT OFF switch on the external power panel

c. a horn sounds, APU auto shutdown occurs and the fire extinguisher bottle is automatically discharged

A

c. a horn sounds, APU auto shutdown occurs and the fire extinguisher bottle is automatically discharged

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6
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The red disk on the aft left fuselage indicates:

a. the APU fire extinguisher bottle has experienced an overpressure discharge

b. the APU fire extinguisher bottle has not experienced an overpressure discharge

c. the pilot must check the indicator for the second APU bottle on right side of the aircraft

A

b. the APU fire extinguisher bottle has not experienced an overpressure discharge

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7
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On the VENTILATION panel, the avionics SMOKE red light is illuminated, accompanied by master warning lite and triple chime. This indicates that:

a. the extract valve has failed and is causing smoke

b. the avionics smoke detection system has failed

c. ECAM checklist for AVIONICS SMOKE will require pilot action to set the EXTRACT pb to OVRD

A

c. ECAM checklist for AVIONICS SMOKE will require pilot action to set the EXTRACT pb to OVRD

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8
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On the VENTILATION panel, the avionics SMOKE red light is illuminated, accompanied by master warning light and triple chime. This warning is triggered by:

a. light detectors

b. heat detectors

c. smoke detectors

A

c. smoke detectors

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9
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On the VENTILATION panel, when the pilot sets the EXTRACT pb to OVRD:

a. ventilation air is vented overboard

b. the Avionics fire extinguishing agent is discharged

c. air to the avionics compartment is cut off

A

a. ventilation air is vented overboard

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10
Q

Cargo fire protection is provided by:

a. automatic smoke detection and automatic fire extinguishing

b. automatic smoke detection and manual fire extinguishing

c. automatic fire detection and automatic fire extinguishing

A

b. automatic smoke detection and manual fire extinguishing

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11
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  1. When smoke is detected in the cargo compartment, the pilot has pushed the AFT AGENT pb, bottle 1 has discharged and bottle 2:

a. is now hold in reserve for fighting a fire in the FWD compartment

b. will fire all its contents once the pilot presses the AFT AGENT pb a second time

c. will automatically discharge its contents over a period of more than two hours

A

c. will automatically discharge its contents over a period of more than two hours

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12
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  1. For lavatory smoke detection, each lavatory is equipped with:

a. one smoke detector

b. two smoke detectors

c. one heat sensor

A

a. one smoke detector

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13
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  1. When the pilot receives the warning ECAM red message “SMOKE LAVATORY SMOKE”
    accompanied by MASTER WARNING light and triple chime, what does it mean?

a. no indication is available in the cabin

b. the cabin crew is alerted by the pilot using the cabin call button

c. cabin warnings are provided to the cabin crew

A

c. cabin warnings are provided to the cabin crew

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14
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  1. ENG 1 FIRE pb and FIRE light next to ENG 1 Master switch will extinguish:

a. when the fire in ENG 1 no longer exists

b. when the ENG 1 fire pb is pressed and released

c. when the Master Switch is selected to OFF

A

a. when the fire in ENG 1 no longer exists

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15
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  1. An amber Master Caution message ENG 1 FIRE DET FAULT means:

a. one loop in the ENG 1 fire detection system has failed

b. it is not possible to fight a fire in engine one

c. both loops in the ENG 1 fire detection system have failed

A

c. both loops in the ENG 1 fire detection system have failed

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16
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  1. An Amber Master Caution message SMOKE DET FAULT means:

a. avionics, cargo and lavatory automatic smoke detection is lost

b. detection of smoke in the engines is not available

c. avionics smoke detection only is lost

A

a. avionics, cargo and lavatory automatic smoke detection is lost

17
Q
  1. The fire protection system provides:

a. fire detection and extinguishing for the avionics compartment

b. smoke detection and extinguishing for cargo compartments and lavatories

c. portable fire extinguishers for engines and APU

A

b. smoke detection and extinguishing for cargo compartments and lavatories

18
Q
  1. Which of the following statement is true?

a. only fire detection is provided for each engine and the APU

b. two smoke detection control units are installed for the cargo compartments

c. each engine and the APU are equipped with a fire and overheat detection and extinguishing system

A

c. each engine and the APU are equipped with a fire and overheat detection and extinguishing system

19
Q
  1. For fire extinguishing :

a. there are two bottles per engine

b. there is one bottle per cargo

c. there is one bottle for each engine

A

a. there are two bottles per engine

20
Q
  1. Fire and overheat detection for the engines is provided by:

a. a centralized fire detection unit for all two engines

b. a primary and secondary fire detection unit for all two engines

c. a fire detection unit for each engine

A

c. a fire detection unit for each engine

21
Q
  1. For the engine, where are the fire detectors located?

a. on the core and the gear box

b. pylon nacelle and engine core (gearbox & turbine section)

c. only on the fan and turbine

A

b. pylon nacelle and engine core (gearbox & turbine section)

22
Q
  1. What does each engine fire and over heat detection system consist of?

a. two fire detection units, two fire detection loops equipped with two detectors

b. one fire detection loop and three detectors

c. two fire detection loops equipped with four sensing elements

A

c. two fire detection loops equipped with four sensing elements

23
Q
  1. Releasing out the FIRE push button accomplishes several things. One thing that is not accomplished is:

a. closing of the high pressure fuel valve

b. canceling the aural warning if not already done

c. closing the engine bleed valve on the related side

A

a. closing of the high pressure fuel valve

24
Q
  1. When the FIRE push button is released out:

a. fuel crossfeed valve closes

b. high pressure fuel valve closes

c. low pressure fuel valve closes

A

c. low pressure fuel valve closes

25
Q
  1. The Fire and Overheat detection and extinguishing system for the APU includes:

a. one fire detection unit (FDU) , two loops (A & B) and one fire bottle

b. one fire detection unit (FDU) , two loops (A & B) and two fire bottles

c. two fire detection unit (FDU) , two loops (A & B) and one fire bottle

A

a. one fire detection unit (FDU) , two loops (A & B) and one fire bottle

26
Q
  1. An APU fire is depicted when:

a. a certain temperature is sensed by one loop if the other loop is inoperative

b. a certain temperature is sensed by either loop in all cases

c. the system is inoperative with only one loop

A

a. a certain temperature is sensed by one loop if the other loop is inoperative

27
Q
  1. Cargo fire protection is provided for:

a. FWD compartment only

b. AFT/BULK compartments only

c. FWD, AFT and BULK cargo compartments

A

c. FWD, AFT and BULK cargo compartments

28
Q
  1. When the engine fire pushbutton is pressed:

a. the LP fuel valve closes, the engine bleed value on the related side close, squib is armed and the engine generator is de-activated

b. the HP fuel valve closes, SQUIB and DISCH lights are illuminated, both engine bleed valves on the same side close and the engine generator is de-activated

c. the LP fuel valve closes, both engine bleed valve close, the hydraulic shut off valve closes, SQUIB and DISCH lights are illuminated and the engine generator is deactivated

A

a. the LP fuel valve closes, the engine bleed value on the related side close, squib is armed and the engine generator is de-activated

29
Q
  1. Cargo smoke detection is provided for:

a. only the FWD and AFT cargo compartments

b. the FWD, the AFT and the Bulk Cargo compartments

c. only the Bulk Cargo compartment

A

b. the FWD, the AFT and the Bulk Cargo compartments

A330 Systems (17 decks)

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