Powerplant - AM.III.E.K4 - Fire extinguishing agents, types of systems, and operation Flashcards
1
Q
What fire extinguishing agent is used in the high rate discharge bottles installed in a jet transport aircraft?
A
halon 1211 or 1301
2
Q
How is a high rate discharge bottle of fire extinguishing agent discharged?
A
- a squib
- a powder charge is ignited which blows a cutter through a frangible disc, releasing the extinguishant
3
Q
What precaution must be taken when checking the electrical circuit for igniting the powder charge in the valve of a high rate discharge bottle?
A
the current used to check the integrity of the circuit must not be high enough to ignite the powder charge
4
Q
What colour and marking identifies the fluid lines that carry the fire extinguishing agent in an aircraft?
A
Brown tape with a series of diamonds on it
