fire protection Flashcards
1
Q
This switch will disconnect when a certain temperature is reached in a circuit
A
thermal switch
2
Q
what are 4 ways a fire can be detected in a helicopter?
A
spot detector, optical sensors, thermo couples and smoke detectors
3
Q
two dissimilar metals that when heated produce a voltage and warn pilots of a potential fire is a what type of fire warning?
A
thermocouple fire warning system
4
Q
what is a frangible disk?
A
A disc is detonated then two chemicals will mix which create a fire extinguishing
5
Q
what is BITE?
A
Built in test equipment
6
Q
What’s the name given to wire around an area of the aircraft what when heated creates current and sends a warning to aircrew?
A
fire wire
