Fire Protection Flashcards
How many fire bottles are provided for the cargo compartments?
One bottle is provided for both compartments
How many channels must detect smoke to receive and Cargo Smoke warning?
Both channels.
When is the fire detection and extinguishing system tested?
First flight of the day during the Flightdeck Preparation Flow
If the FIRE pb were released out, would that action affect the electrical system?
Yes, deactivates the generator
If the FIRE pb were released out, would that action affect the fuel system?
Yes, closes certain fuel valves
When is the engine extinguishing agent switch armed?
The engine fire switch is released out
Where are the engine fire sensing elements installed?
Engine fire detectors are installed in the pylon nacelle, core, and fan.
If a failure in both engine fire loops occurs within 5 seconds of each other, what will occur?
An engine FIRE warning will occur.
How would the crew know if any component of the fire detection system fails?
ECAM message(s).
If an APU start is initiated on battery power only, is fire protection available?
Yes. Should the fire happen during APU start, the APU will auto shutdown and the extinguisher will
discharge
How many fire bottles are available for fighting an engine fire?
Two for each engine
How many fire bottles are available for fighting an APU fire?
One
If an APU fire occurs on the ground, what must be done to shut down the APU and extinguish the fire?
Nothing. On the ground, the APU will automatically shut down and the APU fire extinguisher will
discharge after the fire warning appears. The external horn sounds, and a red light illuminates in the
external control panel.
A DISCH light on either the ENGINE or APU fire agent switch indicates?
A DISCH light on either the ENGINE or APU fire agent switch indicates the extinguisher bottle has
lost pressure
If there is an APU fire in flight will the APU automatically shutdown?
No. The APU must be shut down manually and the agent manually discharged
