Chapter 8 - Fire Protection

Question 1

Does the nose gear have a fire detection system ?

Answer 1

No.

Question 2

Is there an EICAS msg when a fire bottle has been discharged ?

Answer 2

Yes, in addition to the light.

Question 3

Does the APU automatically shut down for an APU fire ?

Answer 3

Yes.

Question 4

What does the cargo fire DISCH light indicate ?

Answer 4

Either bottle is discharged or has low pressure.

Question 5

What happens with the recirculation fans when the cargo fire ARMED button is pushed ?

Answer 5

They are turned off.

Question 6

What influence does the cargo fire ARMED button has on the packs ?

Answer 6

When pressuring the AFT ARMED button, high flow of the packs is inhibited.

Question 7

Is the main gear fire detection single or dual loop ?

Answer 7

Single.

Question 8

When is the second cargo bottle discharged ?

Answer 8

At a later time and at a reduced flow.

Question 9

Is the fire detection system automatically tested upon power-up ?

Answer 9

Yes, except the wheel well fire detection.

Question 10

What indicates a failure of one or more ENG/APU/CARGO fire/overheat loop ?

Answer 10

SYST FAIL light and FIRE/OVHT advisory msg.

Question 11

Is there smoke detection for the bulk cargo compartment ?

Answer 11

No.