Fires

Question 1

The ____ of _____ _____ occupants is the primary consideration when a fire occurs; therefore, it is imperative that every effort be made by the flight crew to put out the fire.

Answer 1

The safety of helicopter occupants is the primary consideration when a fire occurs; therefore, it is imperative that every effort be made by the flight crew to put out the fire.

Question 2

On the ground, it is essential that engines be ____ ____, crew and passengers be ______, and ________ begun immediately.

Answer 2

On the ground, it is essential that engines be shut down, crew and passengers be evacuated, and firefighting begun immediately.

Question 3

In flight, it is ________ that the cockpit windows, air control handles, and cockpit air knobs be ______ to prevent _____ from entering the cockpit unless the _____ ___ _____ _____ procedure has been executed.

Answer 3

In flight, it is mandatory that the cockpit windows, air control handles, and cockpit air knobs be closed to prevent smoke from entering the cockpit unless the smoke and fume elimination procedure has been executed.

Question 4

Engine Hot Start:

Answer 4

A hot start will be indicated by a rapid and abnormal rise in PTIT and/or by observing flames and black smoke coming from the engine tail cone.

ABORT START

Question 5

Residual Fire During Shutdown:

Answer 5

A residual engine fire may occur during shutdown. It is caused by residual fuel igniting in the combustion chamber.

Question 6

APU Fire:

Answer 6

Normally an over temperature condition will cause the over temperature switch to stop APU operation.

Question 7

Engine Compartment, Fuselage or Electrical Fire – Ground:

Answer 7

Question 8

Engine or Fuselage Fire – Flight - Visible flames and/or smoke coming from the engine or the illumination of the respective FIRE PULL handle:

Answer 8

Question 9

Electrical Fire – Flight:

Answer 9

Question 10

Smoke And Fume Elimination:

Answer 10

Question 11

Reference:

Answer 11

Reference: TM 1-1520-271-10-2 Ch. 9