Fire Protection Flashcards
Do both fire detection loops have to sense a fire to receive the indication?
Yes
How many smoke detectors in the cargo?
- 3 in the forward
- 2 in the aft
What happens when the RH/LH FIRE PUSH switchlight is pressed?
- bottle squibs are armed, BOTTLE ARMED PUSH TO DISCH switchight illuminates
- fuel shutoff valves closes
- bleed air shutoff valve closes
- hydraulic shutoff valve closes
- engine driven generator is tripped off
When will the APU automatically extinguish a fire?
On the ground
What happens when the APU FIRE PUSH switchlight is pressed?
- bottle squib is armed
- APU fuel shutoff valve closes
- APU fire shutoff relay is energized
- APU LCV closes
- APU generator is tripped off
Where are the FIREX bottles located for the cargo?
2 bottles installed in the right wing fairing
How is the fire extinguisher activated in the lavatory waste bin?
Automatically by a heat sensitive blow out plug
How many fire extinguishers are located in the aircraft?
- 4 total
- 3 in the cabin
- 1 in the cockpit
What type of detection is located in the main landing gear bay?
Single loop detector
Which areas have dual loop fire detection?
APU and engines
Can both engine fire extinguishers be fired into the same engine?
Yes
How many squibs are on each engine fire bottle?
2
