G550 Fire Protection

Question 1

What is the procedure for a Fire Detect Loop A Fault on the Right engine?

Answer 1

Disable (turn off) LOOP A on the right engine

Perform a RIGHT ENGINE FIRE TEST to verify remaining LOOP B is functioning

Question 2

The pilot would be alerted to single activated fire loop by a:

Answer 2

LOOP switch segment illuminated red on the Fire Test Switch coupled with a red ENGINE FIRE LOOP ALERT warning message displayed on the CAS

Question 3

How many items are there for a Fire Test?

Answer 3

Eight (8)

Question 4

How many items are there for a Fire Detection Fault Test?

Answer 4

Eight (8)

Question 5

Which bottle is the APU Fire bottle?

Answer 5

Left(#2) FIRE BOTTLE

Question 6

Why do you use Fire Bottle 1 for fire?

Answer 6

To save no 2 FIRE BOTTLE for possible APU FIRE

Question 7

If a fire is detected in the APU enclosure, what will happen automatically?

Answer 7

FUEL is automatically shut off at the APU fuel control and at the fuel tank

Question 8

If a fire is detected in the APU enclosure, will the FIRE Bottle automatically discharge?

Answer 8

NO, the crew must discharge the FIRE BOTTLE using the APU discharge switch located on the APU Control Panel

Question 9

Pulling the ENG FIRE HANDLE shuts off:

Answer 9

• FUEL
• HYDRAULICS
• ELECTRICS (ENG IDG Generator)

Question 10

What does a red “RED PYLON HOT” CAS message indicate?

Answer 10

• Bleed Air Leak
• 250º F

Question 11

What does the amber “HOT” CAS message indicate? What temperature causes indication?

Answer 11

• Electrical Overheat
• 150º F

Question 12

What control would be used to evacuate smoke from the baggage compartment?

Answer 12

The EMERGENCY SMOKE EVACUATION valve

Question 13

Rotating the EMERGENCY SMOKE EVACUATION valve to EVAC smoke position performs what action?

Answer 13

Deflates the baggage door seal allowing smoke to exit around the baggage door

Question 14

What extinguisher is most effective against electrical fires:

Answer 14

Halon extinguisher

Question 15

Once smoke is evacuated from the baggage compartment, can the baggage door seal be reinflated?

Answer 15

YES, by rotating handle to the NORMAL OPS position

Question 16

Do the lavatory / lavatories have fire protection?

Answer 16

• Each cabin lavatory is equipped with an integrated fire detector and extinguisher unit mounted over lavatory trash bins. The unit consists of a container holding extinguishing agent and discharge tubes capped with a fusible alloy
• The discharge tube caps will melt (170 - 177°F),and the extinguishing agent will be directed into the trash bin