Flight Deck AFFF Sprinkler System

Question 1

The Flight Deck AFFF sprinkler system is designed to rapidly ____________ an aviation fuel spill fire prior to heat buildup sufficient to initiate weapons cook-off conditions.

Answer 1

Extinguish

Question 2

The Flight Deck AFFF sprinkler system shall be ____________ for any aircraft crash onboard that causes a rupture of a fuel bladder or when a fuel spill fire is detected.

Answer 2

Activated

Question 3

Radiant flux from a nearby fire can melt and create a hole in as little as three minutes in ships that have an ___________ flight deck or hangar deck surface.

Answer 3

Aluminum

Question 4

Dry aluminum deck surfaces in the vicinity of a fire must be wetted with _______ to prevent melting and holing.

Answer 4

AFFF

Question 5

The decision to commit _____________ hoses for further weapon cooling shall not be made until all residual fire/smoke has ceased.

Answer 5

Saltwater