Homework - Assignment 1 Flashcards
If an induction fire occurs on a turbine engine, what should be done?
stop fuel flow and increase airflow to blow out the fire
A yellow disc missing indicates what condition?
bottle blew because pilot blew it
A red disc missing indicates what condition?
bottle blew due to overheat
CO2 (carbon dioxide) extinguishing agent will extinguish an engine fire by doing what?
smothering the fire
The most common type of halon used today is ____.
1301
Pulling the fire handle on a typical large transport jet A/C normally does what?
Choose (4) best answers.
uncovers bottle discharge switch
arms the fire extinguishing bottle discharge switch
stops the flow of fuel and hydraulic fluid to the engine
disconnects the generator field relay
Electrically discharged cartridges in a HRD system are used on what type of aircraft?
multi-engine
A bimetallic thermos witch is used in what type of detector?
spot fire detection
The lindberg continuous loop system uses what to get a fire warning?
increased gas pressure to activate the diaphragm switch in the responder unit
Single loop thermal systems operate on the ______ detection system
spot
After a fire is extinguished the sensor core material reabsorbs the hydrogen gas emitted by the titanium wire and the responder will automatically reset the system.
Systrom donner / Lindberg
A continuous loop fire detection system would be classified as what?
overheat system
We do not use smoke detectors where?
Not used for Engine use
What would be the best fire extinguishing agent today, to use for an intake fire?
Carbon Dioxide / CO2
The HRD system retains its charge by using ____.
pressurized nitrogen with breakable / fusible disks
