Fire Protection

Question 1

Which bus powers the engine and APU fire/overheat detection?

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Question 2

Which bus powers all fire extinguishing?

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Question 3

How many loops are there for the Engine/APU/Wheel Well/Cargo Fire Detection systems?

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Question 4

What are the benefits of a dual loop system?

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Question 5

With both loops operating, how many loops must detect a fire to result in a warning?

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Question 6

Is there a flight deck annunciation of a single loop fault/failure?

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Question 7

What are the indications of an engine fire?

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Question 8

How many extinguishing bottles available for the engines?

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Question 9

What happens when you pull the Fire Switch?

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Question 10

Does the APU continue to run with an APU fire detected?

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Question 11

What powers the Cargo Compartment Smoke Detection?

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Question 12

Describe how the cargo bottles function?

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Question 13

What powers the Wheel Well Fire Detection and why is this important when completing the fire text before AC power is established?

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