M11.8 Fire Protection Flashcards

1
Q

Which regulation dictates what a flight crew seat must be equipped with

A

EASA CS25 Subpart K

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2
Q

According to the regulations what must a flight crew seat harness have

A

Single point release with shoulder harness seatbelt

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3
Q

At what age must passengers have their own seat with safety belt

A

2 years old

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4
Q

How do emergency exit seats differ from normal seats

A

They have a solid tray underneath the cushion to allow people to climb over them

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5
Q

How many life jackets must be provided on a passenger aircraft

A

One for each passenger and crew member

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6
Q

What provision is made for crew to be able to move around the cabin

A

Portable oxygen kits

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7
Q

If an aircraft has more than nine seats what must it carry

A

A crash axe or crow bar

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8
Q

What regulation stipulates that every passenger shall carry one or more first aid kits and what is the ratio of first aid kits to passengers

A

EASA CS25 subpart K and 1 per 100 max

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9
Q

What is the normal escape method for passengers and crew on the ground

A

Escape slide

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10
Q

As well as being light, the furnishings in the passenger cabin must be what?

A

Fire retardant and not give off toxic fumes when exposed to fire

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11
Q

How does the floor coming in the galley, toilet and flight deck differ from the passenger compartment

A

It has a non textile plastic coating as opposed to carpet

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12
Q

Floor covering in flight deck, toilet and galley must be what?

A

Sealed to prevent moisture ingress

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13
Q

How are air stairs powered

A

Either electrically or hydraulically

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14
Q

How do ballmats and roller tracks differ

A

Ball mat allow movement in any direction and roller track only allows movement in one direction

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15
Q

In what direction do XZ latches prevent cargo moving

A

Forward and aft

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16
Q

What are the systems that make up the fire protection system

A

Detection and suppression/extinguishing

17
Q

What are the 2 continuous loop detection fire detection types

A

Semi conductor and pneumatic

18
Q

What happens to semi conductor material as heat rises

A

Resistance decreases

19
Q

The smoke detector that uses a radiation source is what type

A

Ionisation type

20
Q

How is a fire warning indicated

A

Aural red attention getters and messages on ECAM/EICAS

21
Q

What additional features does the APU fire protection system have

A

A red flashing light and horn in the wheel well

22
Q

What type of sensor is a spot sensor

A

Bi metallic type switch

23
Q

Discharge heads are related to cargo compartments in what way

A

Number of heads = number of bays

24
Q

What must be checked on portable extinguishers

A

Visual date check of usage

25
Q

What is the maximum bend allowance on a semi conductor loop

A

3.2mm