Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
3 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Describe the fire wire and how it detects fire/heat or leak |
Steel tube containing helium Inside is core material impregnated with hydrogen
Hydrogen will expand when heated and trigger a high oressure switch ENG FIRE
A puncture will release the helium and trigger a lowpress switch FIRE DET |
|
|
Describe the fire extinguishing |
Two halon bottles with each 2 squibs Can be armed to ENG 1 or 2. Then be discharged into ENG 1 or 2, or both in the same engine compartiment. |
|
|
What happens when the bottle is armed? |
Fuel SOV and bleed air valve close |
