Homework 11.

8 – Fire Protection Systems

1. What are the 3 main categories of fire extinguishing systems?

MB, BCF, BTM

2. What is the effect of methyl bromide upon human body?

The effect of breathing the vapours may not be immediately apparent but seriuos or even fatal
after- effects may be sustained.

3. For a fire in the APU, what fire extinguisher would be used?

Bromotrifluoromethane BMT and Bromochlorodifluoromethane BCF

4. What extinguisher should not be used in the case of landing gear fire?
Bromochlorodifluoromethane BCF

5. How many times a fire extinguishing system should be able to tackle a fire in engine?
Twice

6. When fitting a new valve, can you use the old seal if it looks to be in very good condition?
you have to use new seal every time

7. What is the time interval between inspections for a extinguisher bottle?

When is specified in AMM

8. What is the purpose of the responder, in a gas operated firewire?

Converts the thermal signal into an electrical signal in the cabin

9. What kind of fire detection system do you think manufacturer use around engines?
Fire-wire
10. Special attention should be given when installing new fire wire. Why is that?
When fitting new lengths of wire to check that the part number is correct as many fire wire are
very similar and the fitting of an incorrect fire wire could have serious consequences.