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13 Cards in this Set
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Fire will burn with... |
Heat oxygen fuel |
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2 most recognised methods of extinguishing fires are |
Cooling the area so it can't support combustion or, Smothering the fire and removing the oxygen |
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What minimises the risk of fire |
Correct maintenance procedures, observance of relevant safety precautions and good husbandry |
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Causes of fires |
Engines and auxiliary power units Electrical Flammable liquids Flammable loads Oxygen system Armament and weapon system Husbandry |
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What is the purpose of a fire zone |
Contain a fire and prevent it spreading to other areas of the aircraft |
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What are fireproof bulkheads made off |
Titanium or stainless steel with heat resistant shields |
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What does the fire access panels have on them |
Fire Fire panel Fire access |
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Purpose of the aircraft fure detection system |
To detect a fire or overheat condition and bring it to the attention of the crew |
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A typical fire detection system consists of |
Heat/ smoke sensitive detector(s) located within the monitored fire zone A control unit Fire warning |
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2 types of fire detector |
Discrete - sense a rise in temp will change its electrical output to the control unit (thermo electric and bi metallic) Continuous - Firewire |
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Will a failure of 1 fire loop bring it to the attention of the pilot |
Yes |
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Purpose of the control unit |
Monitors the electrical output of the detectors and if it exceeds a set level energises the warning system |
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Detection system testing is carried out iaw... |
Aircraft documentation set |
