Fire Protection Flashcards
The APU fire protection system automatically shuts down the APU and extinguishes the fire
On the ground
What occurs if the APU FIRE TEST button is pushed while the APU is running
The APU fire detection system will test and the APU will NOT shutdown
A warning horn heard on the ground may be an indication of
An APU fire
How many fire extinguishers are associated with the avionics smoke detection system
None
Placing the BLOWER and EXTRACT switches in OVRD causes the avionics ventilation system to go into the ______ configuration
Smoke
What fault light(s) indicate the presence of avionics smoke
GEN 1 LINE SMOKE, BLOWER & EXTRACT FAULT lights
How many fuel pumps are operating in the avionics smoke configuration
One pump in each tank
The SMOKE light indicates
Smoke is detected in avionics ventilation system
The Cargo compartments on the 320 are protected by
Two fire bottles
How does the cargo fire extinguishing system on the 319 differ from the 320
The 319 has on fire bottle that can be discharged into either the forward or aft cargo compartment
In the 320, the second cargo fire extinguisher bottle can be discharged
Only to the same cargo compartment as the first
When pressed, the 320 CARGO SMOKE test button
Tests SMOKE lights twice with associated ECAM
When does the DISCH AGENT 2 light illuminate on the 320 CARGO SMOKE panel
60 min after AGENT 1 is discharged
What occurs when the ENG 1 FIRE switch is released out
Both fire extinguisher agents arm but do not discharge
The engine fire detection system consists of a dual loop system. What occurs when one of the loops fail
The remaining loop can detect a fire and generate a fire warning
