Fire Protection Systems

Question 1

If an APU fire is detected, how long before the shutoff valve automatically closes?

Answer 1

10 seconds

Question 2

When must a fire detection system test be performed?

Answer 2

The crew’s first flight of the day in a particular airplane.

Question 3

How do we fight an annunciated FWD cargo fire?

Answer 3

Press the annunciated guarded FWD cargo fire extinguisher button once to discharge Halon.

Question 4

When fire extinguisher handle is pulled, what valves close?

Answer 4

• Fuel SOV (Shutoff Valve)
• Bleed SOV
• Hydraulic SOV

Question 5

What areas of the aircraft have built in fire protection?

Answer 5

• Lavatory (trash cans)
• Engines
• Cargo Compartments
• APU

Question 6

How many engine fire extinguishing bottles is the aircraft equipped with?

Answer 6

2

Question 7

How do we fight an annunciated FWD cargo fire?

Answer 7

Press the annunciated guarded FWD cargo fire extinguisher button once to discharge Halon.

Question 8

The Lavatory Fire Protection system is completely automatic and requires no action from the crew.

Answer 8

True