Fire Protection Flashcards
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
All of the above are correct
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
Closes the associated engine PRV bleed valve
There are both fire detection and extinguishing systems for the following except:
Lavatories
Engines
Wheel wells
APU
Wheel wells
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 remaining channel element automatically switches to single channel operation.
a fire warning is indicated.
the fire/overheat warning system is inoperative.
the remaining channel element automatically switches to single channel operation.
How many fire extinguisher bottles are there for the engines?
1
2
3
4
2
How many fire extinguisher bottles are there for the APU?
1
2
3
None
1
Cargo compartment fire indications include…
fire bell sounds.
master warning lights illumninate and EICAS warning FIRE CARGO (FWD or AFT) displayed.
CARGO FIRE (FWD or AFT) fire warning light illuminates.
All of the above
All of the above
If smoke is detected in the aft cargo compartment, power is removed from the…
upper recirculation fan.
lower recirculation fan.
HF radios.
PECS cooling system
HF radios.
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
2
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.
lavatory fire extinguishers are automatic. There is no cockpit indication for lavatory smoke.
the EICAS advisory message SMOKE LAVATORY is displayed.
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.
nothing. While smoke detected in one or more lavatories is indicated with a SMOKE LAVATORY EICAS advisory message, there is no flight deck indication for lavatory fire extinguishers.
the EICAS advisory message DISCHARGE.
nothing. While smoke detected in one or more lavatories is indicated with a SMOKE LAVATORY EICAS advisory message, there is no flight deck indication for lavatory fire extinguishers.
The engine fire switches unlock automatically…
for a fire warning or when the FUEL CONTROL switch is in CUTOFF.
on the ground any time the APU is running.
never. They must be manually unlocked.
when the AUTOSTART switch is on.
for a fire warning or when the FUEL CONTROL switch is in CUTOFF.
With the Cargo Fire Arm switch selected to ARMED, how are the two outflow valves positioned?
Forward valve opens. Aft valve closes to vent smoke via the forward valve.
Both valves close to reduce the through-flow of air.
Forward valve closes. Aft valve opens to vent smoke via the rear valve.
Outflow valves move to 50/50 flow split for air flow stability.
Outflow valves move to 50/50 flow split for air flow stability.
Which of the following have both fire detection and extinguishing systems?
APU, wheel wells and lower crew rest compartments.
Overhead flight crew and flight attendant rest compartments.
Engines, APU, cargo compartments and lavatories.
Cargo compartments and wheel wells.
Engines, APU, cargo compartments and lavatories.
Which statement regarding the APU fire extinguishing system is correct?
Rotating the APU fire switch in the opposite direction will discharge the second bottle.
On the ground 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.
On the ground with both engines off, an APU fire signal causes APU shutdown and extinguisher bottle discharge.
