Fire Protection Flashcards
1
Q
What conditions are monitored by the fire protection system?
A
1) fire
2) smoke
3) overheat
4) pneumatic duct leaks
5) fuel vapor purge
2
Q
What indications are received in the flight compartment when an APU or engine fire/overheat is detected?
A
1) aural indication
2) visual indication
3
Q
What gas is utilized to extinguish a fire in the engine compartment?
A
Halon
4
Q
What type of portable fire extinguishers are utilized inside of the airplane?
A
Portable halon type
5
Q
State the purpose of the dry bay fire protection system (DBFPS)
A
Senses and suppresses fire in the dry bays of the aircraft
6
Q
State the purpose of the vapor purge system
A
Detecting fuel leakage from the auxiliary fuel tanks
