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CL605 Fire Protection
Revision 23 (updated 7-27-12)
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Aviation
Professional
03/16/2012

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Term
Where is fire and/or overheat protection provided?
Definition
Engines
Jet Pipes and pylons
APU
Main landing gear
Term
Describe zone A.
Definition
Combustion area of engine - detection and extinguishing
Term
Describe zone B.
Definition
Jet pipe and pylon - detection only
Term
How is a loop failure/short identified?
Definition
FIRE FAIL, JETPIPE OVHT FAIL, or MLG OVHT FAIL caution
Term
What is thermal discharge relief pressure of the FIREX Bottles?
Definition
1400 psi
Term
What occurs when the ENG FIRE push switch is pressed?
Definition
Arms squibs
Lights "BOTTLE ARMED PUSH TO DISCH"
Shuts down gen
Disables igniters
Closes SOVs: bleeds, hydraulic, and fuel
Term
What occurs when the APU FIRE push switch is pressed?
Definition
Arms squibs
Lights "BOTTLE ARMED PUSH TO DISCH"
Shuts down gen
Shuts down APU
Closes LCV
Closes SOVs: fuel and neg g
Term
Which areas utilize smoke detectors?
Definition
Baggage compartment
Lavatory
Term
Which systems contain loop detectors?
Definition
Engine, engine jetpipe and pylon
APU enclosure
Main landing gear bay
Term
What pressure are the FIREX bottles charged to?
Definition
600-625 psi
Term
During the "Engine Fire/Severe Damage (in flight)" procedure, how many seconds after ENG FIRE switch is pushed is the first bottle discharged, if warning persists?
Definition
10 seconds
Term
During the "Engine Fire/Severe Damage (in flight)" procedure, how many seconds after the first bottle has been discharged is the second bottle discharged, if warning persists?
Definition
30 seconds
Term
During the "APU FIRE" procedure, how many seconds after APU FIRE switch is pushed is the APU bottle discharged, if warning persists?
Definition
5 seconds
Term
What is the purpose of the FAIL position on the FIRE DET switch?
Definition
It verifies the ability of the detection control units to discriminate between an actual overheat/fire and a shorted loop.
Term
What are the indications of a successful Fire Det Warning test?
Definition
Fire bell
L/R ENG FIRE PUSH sw/lts
APU FIRE PUSH sw/lts
Master Warning
"Jetpipe overheat" aural warning
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