Fire Protection Flashcards
1
Q
What conditions are monitored by the fire protection system
A
- Fire
- Smoke
- Pneumatic duct leaks
- Over Heat
- Fuel Vapor Purge
2
Q
What indications are received in the flight compartment when an APU or engine fire/overheat is detected
A
- Alarm
- Bell
3
Q
What gas is utilized to extinguish a fire in the engine compartment
A
halon
4
Q
What type of portable fire extinguishers are utilized inside of the airplane
A
halon-type fire extinguishers
5
Q
State the purpose of the Dry Bay Fire Protection System (DBFPS)
A
Senses and suppresses fires in the dray bays of the aircraft
6
Q
State the purpose of the Vapor Purge System
A
Used for detecting fuel leakage from the auxiliary fuel tanks
