Fire Protection & Detection Flashcards
How many Fire Extinguishers are available for the Engines?
- 2 in each wing.
FIRE CARGO FWD: Pressing the FWD cargo fire ARM switch does what? (4 Items)
Shuts down 2 Packs,
Sets E&E Cooling System to Override Mode,
Closes the Master Trim Air Valve,
Arms the Fire Extinguishers
How many Fire Extinguishers are provided for Lower Lobe Cargo Compartments?
- All are shared between the FWD & AFT.
Additional Information: 2 are discharged immediately, and the remaining 2 are discharged after 30 minutes, or upon touchdown.
How many APU fire bottles are there?
1.
What action discharges the APU Fire Extinguisher?
By rotating the handle.
Additional Information (N408MC, N418MC, N-PA, N475MC, N477MC, N489MC, N492-499MC, N850-859GT)
On the ground, the APU Fire Extinguisher automatically discharges when a fire is detected.
Can the APU be shut down from outside the Airplane?
Yes, on the APU Ground Control Fire Protection Panel, in the Right Body Gear Well.
Is smoke detection provided in the Crew Rest areas?
Yes.
What happens when you press the CARGO FIRE DEPRESS switch with the MAIN deck fire switch ARMED
Initiates Airplane Depressurization
What happens when you ARM the MAIN FIRE CARGO suppression System? (6 Items)
Shuts off 2 Packs,
Closes Master Trim Air Valve,
Configures Equipment Cooling into Override Mode,
Enables Main Deck Fire Suppression,
Turns off Airflow to Main Deck, and
Turns off Heat to Lower Cargo Lobes
What Unlocks an Engine Fire Switch? (3 Items)
Fuel Control Selector in CUTOFF,
Pressing the fire override switch, or
When a fire is detected.
How many Loops does the Engine Fire/Detection system contain?
2 (Dual Loop)
What does Arming the FWD CARGO FIRE switch do on Passenger Aircraft? (6 Items)
Closes Master Trim Air Valve,
Disables Pack 3,
Configures Equipment Cooling into Override Mode,
Arms Fire Extinguishers,
Disables NGS, and
Disables Airflow and Heat to FWD Lower Lobe.
How many Fire Extinguishers are Provided for the Lower Cargo Lobes on the 747-8?
6.
