scavenge fires Flashcards
1
Q
4 contributing factors to scavenge fires
A
defective injector
after burning
incorrect fuel burning
defective piston rings
2
Q
how do factors to the scavenge fire contribute
A
your getting an incorrect fuel ratio, which can effect combustion, which can be an incomplete combustion, and can lead to a scavenge fire
3
Q
four indications of a scavenge fire
A
high exhaust temp
black smoke leaving funnel
turbo surging
loss of power
4
Q
actions on discovering a scavenge fire
A
reduce enging speed lift fuel pump increase l. o. on effected unit monitor to check fire burns out Close scavenge drains stop engine when safe to do so deploy fixed fire fighting medium
5
Q
2 dangers of allowing a scavenge fire to exist
A
can spread to other units
high exhaust temperatures
