Praetor Fire Protection System Flashcards
What does the TEST button on the FIRE PROTECTION panel test?
The smoke detection system and it checks only the cockpit visual and aural indications
If the APU is running, two consecutive fire TESTS within what time period may cause the APU to shut down?
15 seconds
Is the engine fire detection system continuously monitored?
Yes
How many fire bottles does the engine fire extinguishing system have?
Two
Which systems are Bottle A and Bottle B used for?
Bottle A is dedicated to the engines and Bottle B is dedicated to the engines and the APU
List 4 things that happen when the SHUTOFF 1 (2) button is pushed on the ENGINE FIRE panel.
-They close the associated fuel, hydraulic and bleed shutoff valves plus the Bottle A and Bottle B buttons are illuminated to indicate that they are armed
What happens when the APU SHUTOFF button is pushed in?
-It closes the APU fuel and bleed shut off valves plus it arms the fire bottle B
Will the APU automatically shut down if a fire or overheat condition is detected on the ground?
Yes
What happens when the CARGO button on the FIRE PROTECTION panel is pressed in flight?
In flight, pressing the CARGO button immediately discharges the high-rate fire extinguisher bottle into the cargo compartment and starts a two-minute timer to discharge the metered bottle
What happens when the CARGO button on the FIRE PROTECTION panel is pressed on the ground?
On the ground, pressing the CARGO button immediately discharges the high-rate fire extinguisher bottle into the cargo compartment. A second push of the CARGO button is required to discharge the metered bottle
What are the two different sizes for the low rate (metered) extinguisher bottle?
Either 78 minutes or 110 minutes
How can a pilot identify which size of a low rate (metered) extinguisher bottle is on their aircraft?
It is placarded in the cargo compartment
Does the internal stowage compartment have fire detection/protection? If so, what?
Yes it is equipped with a smoke detector
