Systems FIRE & OVERHEAT PROTECTION

Question 1

What is required for ETOPS (Extended Twin engine Operations) for the cargo compartment fire suppression system

Answer 1

A second LRD bottle to suppress fires for 180+15 minutes
FCOM 1 09-04-5
AFM option list Front Matter pg 143
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Question 2

What is main landing gear fire detection equipment

Answer 2

Dual overheat detection loops at the top of each wheel well
FCOM 1 09-06-1

Question 3

List components of fire protection system of the lavatory

Answer 3

Smoke detector
Waste bin fire extinguisher 76.5 deg
no EICAS message if it discharges
FCOM 1 09-07-3

Question 4

During Fire protection system test, which lights illuminate

Answer 4

L ENG R ENG APU FWD CARGO AFT CARGO
L FIRE R FIRE
Green AVAIL and Amber lights on all BTL switches
FCOM 1 09-08-7/8

Question 5

What does an illuminated amber bar on the respective BTL switch indicate

Answer 5

BTL discharged
Abnormal pressure or
Squib failure
FCOM 1 09-08-6

Question 6

Fire extinguishers are powered by the

Answer 6

BATT DIR BUS 1/2
FCOM 1 09-01-2

Question 7

Fire Detection and Extinguishing system FIDEX is a dual channel control unit. Channel A is powered by ____
Channel B is powered by ____

Answer 7

DC ESS BUS 1
DC ESS BUS 2
FCOM 1 09-01-2

Question 8

Cargo compartments have ___ Class C smoke detectors in each compartment

Answer 8

4
FCOM 1 09-04-1

Question 9

A minimum of ___ cargo smoke detectors must detect smoke before there is a fire alarm

Answer 9

2
FCOM 1 09-04-3

Question 10

The FWD and MID Equip bays have ___ smoke detectors in the exhaust ducts

Answer 10

2
FCOM 1 09-05-1