Section 08 - Fire Protection

Question 1

During preflight of the engine and APU fire extinguisher bottles, what should the gauge pressure indicate?

Answer 1

Approximately 600-625 psi at 70° F

Question 2

What is the corrective action for an amber “ENG FLT LOOP ALRT” CAS message and “FAULT” illuminating on the Fire Detection Panel?

Answer 2

Disable the faulty loop

Question 3

What systems are disabled by pulling a fire handle?

Answer 3

Fuel, hydraulics, electrics, thrust reverser

Question 4

If an engine fire warning occurs and later on that warning goes out {either because of crew actions or not), what is the next step that should be taken?

Answer 4

Test the fire warning system

Question 5

What must be done to pull an engine fire handle if there is no fire warning?

Answer 5

Press the button underneath the handle

Question 6

Will the APU shut down automatically in the event of a fire warning?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

How many fire loops are necessary to trigger a fire warning?

Answer 7

Normally two, however one will work if the system is reconfigured

Question 8

Is fire detection and fire protection available during emergency power operation?

Answer 8

No (only down to main battery or HMG operation)

Question 9

Shortly after takeoff, a red “ENG FIRE LOOP ALRT” CAS message illuminates, accompanied by an illuminated engine fire handle and HP fuel cock. Describe the emergency procedure associated with this condition.

Answer 9

1. Warning Tone - SILENCE
2. Affected Engine Power Lever - IDLE
3. Affected Engine HP Fuel Cock - SHUT
4. Affected Engine Fire Handle - PULL and DISCH 1

Question 10

During cruise, a red “L ENGINE HOT” CAS message illuminates, indicating an engine overheat condition has occurred. Describe the emergency procedure associated with an ENGINE HOT condition.

Answer 10

1. Affected Engine Bleed Air - OFF
2. Affected Power Lever - RETARD
3. Affected Engine HP Fuel Cock - SHUT (if light persists)

Question 11

During cruise, a red “L PYLON HOT” CAS message illuminates, indicating an overheat condition in the engine pylon. Describe the emergency procedure associated with a PYLON HOT condition.

Answer 11

1. Affected Engine Bleed Air - OFF
2. Affected Engine ECS Pack - OFF
3. Isolation Valve - CHECK CLOSED
4. Altitude - DESCEND TO 41,000 FT OR BELOW