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The document discusses the fire protection systems on an aircraft including the engine, APU, cargo, lavatory and portable equipment protection systems.

The document is a technical training manual about fire protection systems on an Airbus A340 aircraft.

The main components of an aircraft fire protection system include fire detectors, fire extinguisher bottles, controls and indicators on a fire panel.

A340

TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL


MECHANICS / ELECTRICS & AVIONICS COURSE
26 FIRE PROTECTION
CFM Metric

This document must be used


for training purpose only.

Under no circumstances
should this document be used as a reference.

All rights reserved.


No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form,
by photostat, microfilm, retrieval system, or any other means,
without the prior written permission of Airbus Industrie.

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FIRE PROTECTION
** General System Presentation (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety Precautions (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ENGINE FIRE PROTECTION


System Presentation (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

** System Controls and Indicating (1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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** System Test (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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System Warnings (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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** Components (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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** System Interfaces (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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** System Ops in Case of Engine Fire (3)

APU FIRE PROTECTION


** System Presentation (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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** System Controls and Indicating (1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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** System Operation in case of APU Fire (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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** System Test (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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System Warnings (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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** Components (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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** System Interfaces (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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AVIONICS SMOKE DETECTION


System Presentation (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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** System Ops in Case of Avionics Smoke (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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** System Warnings (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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** Components (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CARGO FIRE PROTECTION


** System Presentation (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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** System Controls and Indicating (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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** System Ops in Case of Cargo Smoke (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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** System Warnings (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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** Components (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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LAVATORY FIRE PROTECTION


System Presentation (1)

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Components (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

145

SDCU Interfaces (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

153

System Warnings (3)

PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
Portable Fire Extinguishers (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

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** PIM Utilization (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SPECIFIC PAGES
** CMS Specific Page Presentation (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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OPERATIONAL TESTS
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** APU Auto Extinguishing Ground Test (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GENERAL SYSTEM PRESENTATION

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General
Engine Fire Protection
APU Fire Protection
Avionics Smoke Detection
Cargo Fire Protection
Lavatory Fire Protection
Portable Fire Extinguishers

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GENERAL
The fire protection system provides :
- Fire detection and extinguishing for the engines, the APU, the cargo
compartments and the lavatories.
- Smoke detection in the avionics compartment.
In addition, automatic fire extinguishers protect the lavatory waste bins and
portable fire extinguishers are installed at suitable locations in the cockpit and
the cabin.

ENGINE FIRE PROTECTION


The engine fire protection is provided by two systems : the fire detection
system and the fire extinguishing system.

APU FIRE PROTECTION


The APU fire protection is provided by two systems : the fire detection
system and the fire extinguishing system.

AVIONICS SMOKE DETECTION


The avionics smoke detection is provided by smoke detectors in the avionics
compartment.

CARGO FIRE PROTECTION


The cargo fire protection is provided by two systems : the cargo smoke
detection system and the cargo fire extinguishing system.

LAVATORY FIRE PROTECTION


The lavatory fire protection is provided by two systems : the lavatory smoke
detection system and the waste bin automatic fire extinguishing system.
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PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS


The portable fire extinguishers are used for fighting fire in the cockpit and
cabin.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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General
Engine/APU Fire Push
Fire Bottle
Discharge Cartridge
Smoke Detectors

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GENERAL

SMOKE DETECTORS

Specific precautions must be taken during removal or installation of a fire


extinguishing bottle, a discharge cartridge or a smoke detector.

ENGINE/APU FIRE PUSH

WARNING
Do not try: to open or repair a smoke detector.
The smoke detector contains radioactive americium 241 of
approximately 0,4 microcuries. Only workshops authorized
by the manufacturer can do work on the smoke detectors.

CAUTION
Cartridge: percussion is possible if the fire pushbutton is
released out.

FIRE BOTTLE
WARNING
The fire bottle
:
cartridges are explosive.
Remove them before working on the bottle. Protective caps
must be installed during bottle removal/installation to prevent
damage to discharge diaphragm which could result in injury to
personnel.

DISCHARGE CARTRIDGE

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WARNING
Before power
:
is supplied to the aircraft make certain that
electrical circuits, upon which work is in progress, are isolated.
WARNING
Cartridges: are explosives and must be handled or stored by
authorized personnel or disposed of by an approved method.
When cartridge electrical connectors are disconnected, the
cartridge electrical pins must be shunted with a protective shunt
which is provided by the manufacturer. A shunt plug or
shorting clip, will prevent bottle discharge which could cause
injury to maintenance personnel.
The cartridge installed must be of the same make as the fire
bottle and correspond to the specification indicated in the
Maintenance Manual.

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ENGINE FIRE PROTECTION :


SYSTEM PRESENTATION

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General
Fire Detectors
Fire Detection Unit (FDU)
Warnings
Fire Bottles
Self Examination

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GENERAL
The engine fire protection is provided by two systems : the fire detection
system and the fire extinguishing system.

FIRE DETECTORS
The engine fire detection system consists of two independent loops (A and B)
connected in parallel to a Fire Detection Unit (FDU).
Each loop comprises : a fan detector, a pylon detector, a forward and an aft
core detectors.
The detection system is of the SYSTRON-DONNER electro-pneumatic type
(detectors filled with pressurized gaz).
CAUTION : When handling the detector, exercise normal
precautions so as not to damage or kink the sensor
tube.

FIRE DETECTION UNIT (FDU)


The Fire Detection Unit processes signals received from the fire detectors.
One Fire Detection Unit (FDU), located in the avionics compartment, is
provided for each engine.

WARNINGS

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The Fire Detection Unit generates signals for the ECAM, Central
Maintenance computers and cockpit local warnings.
Fire warning signals are sent to the ECAM, the engine fire panel and the
engine master panel. Loop failure signals are sent to the ECAM and Central
Maintenance Computers (CMC).
When a fire is detected, the continuous repetitive chime sounds, the Master
Warning comes on, the engine fire pushbutton light on the engine fire panel
comes on and the fire indication on the master panel comes on.

FIRE BOTTLES
Two extinguisher bottles are installed in each engine pylon.
Each bottle is equipped with a pressure switch, to monitor agent pressure, and
an electrically operated squib for agent discharge.

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SELF EXAMINATION
Where are the fire detectors located ?

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A - On the fan, the pylon and the core.


B - On the fan and the gearbox.
C - On the fan and the turbine.

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ENGINE FIRE PROTECTION :


SYSTEM CONTROLS AND INDICATING

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General
Pedestal
Overhead Panel
Self Examination

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GENERAL
The controls and indicators are located on the overhead panel and the center
pedestal.

PEDESTAL

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The engine fire light comes on red when a fire warning is activated, to
identify the engine to be shutdown.

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OVERHEAD PANEL
The engine fire control panel is located on the overhead panel.
ENG FIRE PUSHBUTTON
Incorporated lights come on along with a fire warning. When the
engine fire pushbutton is released out, the squib lights come on,
indicating that bottle percussion is available.
At the same time, the engine is isolated from the aircraft systems
which could feed a fire.

During the test :


- The ENG FIRE pushbuttons come on red.
- The SQUIB lights come on provided the continuity of both squib
filaments circuit is correct.
- The DISCH lights come on associated with ECAM warnings
provided the continuity of the low pressure warning circuit is correct.
- On the ENG panel (pedestal), the FIRE lights come on red.

AGENT PUSHBUTTON
Provided the white SQUIB light is on (engine fire pushbutton released
out), pressing the AGENT pushbutton discharges the extinguishing
agent.
A pressure switch activates the DISCH light when the corresponding
agent has been discharged.
CAUTION: The engine bottle cartridge has one of its two squibs
electrically supplied from the HOT bus, consequently the bottle can be
fired even if the A/C is not powered provided the engine FIRE
pushbutton is released out (no cockpit light will indicate the agent
discharge until the A/C is powered).

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TEST PUSHBUTTON
The test pushbutton simultaneously checks, for all engines, the
condition of the :
- Fire detectors, fire detection unit, indications, warnings.
- Percussion cartridge filaments of the fire extinguisher bottles and
associated wiring.

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What does the SQUIB light represent during test ?


A - The correct operation of FDU.
B - The correct operation of fire detectors.
C - The continuity of the squib circuit.
When does the DISCH light come on ?

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A - Only in case of bottle discharge.


B - Only during the test.
C - In case of bottle discharge or during the test.

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ENGINE FIRE PROTECTION :


SYSTEM OPERATION IN CASE OF ENGINE
FIRE

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On Ground
In Flight

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ECAM displays are lost. If the APU is running, it must be shut down.

ON GROUND
When a fire is detected, the continuous repetitive chime sounds, the
MASTER WARNING flashes, the ENGINE FIRE PUSH button light comes
on and the FIRE light on the ENGINE MASTER panel comes on.
As the rolling speed of the airplane does not exceed V1, the captain must stop
the airplane.

When a fire is detected, the continuous repetitive chime sounds, the


MASTER WARNING flashes, the ENGINE FIRE PUSH button light comes
on and the FIRE light on the ENGINE MASTER panel comes on.
When the ENGINE 1 MASTER lever is set to OFF, the low pressure and
high pressure valves close and cause engine shutdown.

Note that full reverse may be used to stop the airplane.

When the ENGINE FIRE PUSHbutton is released out, the continuous


repetitive chime stops and the single chime sounds.

When the airplane is stopped and parking brake is set to ON.


When the ENGINE 1 MASTER lever is set to OFF, the low pressure and
high pressure valves close and cause engine shutdown.
When the ENGINE FIRE PUSHbutton is released out, the continuous
repetitive chime stops and the single chime sounds.

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IN FLIGHT

The MASTER CAUTION comes on due to deactivation of systems.


The fuel low pressure valve closure is confirmed.

The MASTER CAUTION comes on due to deactivation of systems.

The SQUIB lights on the AGENT pushbuttons come on to indicate that


AGENT pushbuttons can be used.

The fuel low pressure valve closure is confirmed.

Wait for ten seconds :

The SQUIB lights on the AGENT pushbuttons come on to indicate that


AGENT pushbuttons can be used.

this is required to reach engine windmilling, reducing the nacelle


ventilation which increases the agent effect.

When the AGENT 1 pushbutton is pressed, fire bottle one is discharged in the
engine compartment and the DISCH light comes on.

When the AGENT 1 pushbutton is pressed, fire bottle one is discharged in the
engine compartment and the DISCH light comes on.

The second bottle must be discharged.

If the fire still persits after 30 seconds, the second bottle must be discharged.

When the fire is extinguished, the ENGINE FIRE PUSHbutton light and the
MASTER WARNING go off and the FIRE indication on the ENGINE
MASTER panel goes off.

When the fire is extinguished, the ENGINE FIRE PUSHbutton light and the
MASTER WARNING go off and the FIRE indication on the ENGINE
MASTER panel goes off.

To complete the exercise, the other engines must be shutdown by setting the
ENG MASTER switches to OFF position. If the APU is not running the

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SYSTEM TEST

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General
Detection System
Extinguishing System
SQUIB Test
DISCH Test

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GENERAL
The operational test enables the crew to check the fire protection system.
The operational test of the fire protection system is performed by pushing the
TEST pushbutton located on the engine FIRE control panel.

DETECTION SYSTEM
From the engine FIRE control panel the TEST pushbutton simultaneously
checks, for all engines, the condition of the :
- fire detectors (loops A and B),
- Fire Detection Unit,
- indications and warnings.
As long as the test command is present :

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- the CRC sounds,


- the MASTER WARNing comes on,
- ECAM ENG FIRE warnings are activated,
- all ENG FIRE PUSHbuttons come on red on the fire panel
(signal sent by channels A and B),
- all FIRE lights come on red on the engine panel
(signal sent by channel A).

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EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
The test channel of the FDU ensures the electrical continuity of :
- the fire extinguishing bottle squib circuit,
- the low pressure warning circuitry of the fire extinguisher bottle.

SQUIB TEST
During the test, the FDU checks that there is :
-

a
a
a
a

ground signal through filament 1,


28 VDC power supply corresponding to this filament,
ground signal through filament 2,
28 VDC power supply corresponding to this filament.

If the result of the test is positive, the SQUIB legend comes on.
If there is a fault, the SQUIB legend remains off.
The FDU generates a maintenance message for the Central Maintenance
Computer (CMC).

DISCH TEST
The low pressure warning circuit of the fire extinguisher bottle is also
checked.
During the test, the FDU simulates a pressure drop as follows :

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- it opens the circuit connected to the pressure switch and checks that
it generates a warning signal.
If the result of the test is positive, the DISCH legend comes on. If there is a
fault the DISCH legend remains off.

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ENG 1 FIRE
ENG 1 FIRE DET FAULT
ENG 1 LOOP A FAULT

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ENG 1 FIRE
The following warnings are trigerred :
- Master Warning light
- Continuous Repetitive Chime
- FIRE light on start panel
- ENG 1 FIRE PUSHbutton light on ENG FIRE panel
- ENG system page appears on lower ECAM display
- corresponding procedure appears on upper ECAM display.

ENG 1 FIRE DET FAULT


The following warnings are trigerred :
- Master Caution light
- Single Chime
- corresponding message appears on upper ECAM display.

ENG 1 LOOP A FAULT

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The following warnings are triggered :


- corresponding message appears on upper ECAM display.

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COMPONENTS

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Fire Detectors
Fire Detection Unit (FDU)
Fire Bottles
Discharge Head
Cartridge
Pressure Switch

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING :

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Specific precautions must be taken during removal or installation of a


fire extinguishing bottle and a discharge cartridge.

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ALARM STATE
The application of an overall average temperature expands the inert
gas (helium) which in turn closes the alarm switch.
The detector sends a fire signal.

FIRE DETECTORS
PYLON FIRE DETECTORS
FIN : 6WD1 - 7WD1 (ENG 1)
6WD2 - 7WD2 (ENG 2)
6WD3 - 7WD3 (ENG 3)
6WD4 - 7WD4 (ENG 4)

The application of heat to the sensor releases active gas from the
hydride core which in turn closes the alarm switch.
The detector sends a fire signal.

ZONE : 452 - 462


472 - 482

FAULT STATE
In the event of gas pressure loss (pipe fracture or cut off due to a
torching flame), the integrity switch opens and generates a fault signal.

FAN FIRE DETECTORS


SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION :

FIN : 4001WD - 4002WD


ZONE : 400

The detector responder is hermetically sealed, and as such,


is not field repairable.
Any attempt to disassemble a detector responder will cause
serious damage to the unit and render it inoperative.

CORE FIRE DETECTORS


FIN : 4011WD - 4012WD (FW core fire detectors)
4021WD - 4022WD (AFT core fire detectors)
ZONE : 400

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
The detector is pneumatically operated by heating its sensing element
which contains helium gas and hydrogen charged core material.

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FIRE DETECTION UNIT (FDU)


FIN : 1WD1 (ENG 1)
1WD2 (ENG 2)
1WD3 (ENG 3)
1WD4 (ENG 4)
ZONE : 122 (ENG 1 and 3)
121 (ENG 2 and 4)
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
There are three functional modules :
- two independent channels (1 for each detection loop)
- one monitoring circuitry (for maintenance purposes only).

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All the engine FDUs are identical, interchangeable and identified by


pin-programming.
They are also identical to the APU FDU.

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FIRE BOTTLES
FIN : 1WE1
1WE2
1WE3
1WE4

DISCHARGE HEAD
2WE1
2WE2
2WE3
2WE4

(ENG
(ENG
(ENG
(ENG

1)
2)
3)
4)

FIN : 5006WE1
5006WE2
5006WE3
5006WE4

5007WE1
5007WE2
5007WE3
5007WE4

(ENG
(ENG
(ENG
(ENG

ZONE : 453 - 463


473 - 483

ZONE : 453 - 463


473 - 483

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

The fire extinguisher bottle is of the high-rate discharge type


and is made up of :

1)
2)
3)
4)

The discharge head has a leakproof metallic diaphragm.


The rupture of the metallic diaphragm is caused by :

a
a
a
a

spherical container/extinguisher agent


discharge head
cartridge
pressure switch

- gas pressure released after cartridge firing


- an excessive pressure (between 1710 and 1910 psi at 95C,
203 deg F) in the extinguisher bottle, in case of overheat
condition in the engine pylon the full quantity of the agent is
released into the nacelle.

There are two bottles per engine :


- type of agent : halon 1301
- nominal nitrogen pressure at 21C: 600psi.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING :

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The fire bottle cartridges are explosive.


Remove them before working on the bottle.
Protective caps must be installed during bottle
removal/installation to prevent damage to discharge diaphragm
which could result in injury to personnel.

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When cartridge electrical connectors are disconnected, the cartridge


electrical pins must be shunted with a protective shunt which is
provided by the manufacturer.

CARTRIDGE
FIN : 3WE1 - 4WE1 (ENG 1)
3WE2 - 4WE2 (ENG 2)
3WE3 - 4WE3 (ENG 3)
3WE4 - 4WE4 (ENG 4)

A shunt plug or shorting clip, will prevent bottle discharge which


could cause injury to maintenance personnel.
The cartridge installed must be of the same make as the fire bottle and
correspond to the specification indicated in the maintenance manual.

ZONE : 453 - 463


473 - 483
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
The cartridge contains explosive powder, fired by two filaments
(squibs) supplied with 28VDC.

PRESSURE SWITCH
ZONE : 453 - 463
473 - 483

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

WARNING :
Never check the continuity of the cartridge using a
conventional ohmmeter.

The pressure switch is calibrated at :


- 400 psi when the pressure increases (refilling)
- 225/275 psi when the pressure decreases (discharge or leak).

WARNING :
Before power is supplied to the aircraft make certain that
electrical circuits upon which work is in progress are isolated.
WARNING :

The pressure switch is fitted with a manual test device.


An hexagonal wrench is required to do the test.
The manual test checks the condition of the electrical contact.
Rotation on the test screws opens the contact, the DISCH legend on
ENGine FIRE panel comes on.

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Cartridges are class "C" explosives and must be handled or


stored by authorized personnel or disposed of by an approved
method.

IN SITU TEST

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SYSTEM INTERFACES

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General
Discrete Inputs
Analog Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Digital Outputs

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GENERAL

ANALOG INPUTS

The Fire Detection Unit is designed as a dual channel equipment.

The FDU receives analog inputs from the detectors of the engine (loop A and
B).
Each channel receives and analyzes continuously the two signals of the
detection loop.

DISCRETE INPUTS
The FDU receives a flight/ground signal discrete input.
This input comes from LGCIU 1 and 2 and is used for a test from the Central
Maintenance Computer.

DISCRETE OUTPUTS
The FDU sends discrete outputs to the :

The FDU receives two types of discrete inputs from fire extinguisher bottle
1 and 2.

- DISCH lamp of bottle 1 and 2,


- SQUIB lamp of bottle 1 and 2.

These inputs are used for :


The FDU channel A discrete output (fire A) is sent to :
- monitoring the pressure of each bottle (pressure switch),
- monitoring the squib of each bottle (squib A and B).
The FDU receives a discrete signal (in each channel) from the TEST
pushbutton on the engine fire panel which is used for testing the fire
protection system.
The FDU receives a discrete signal from the ENGine FIRE PUSHbutton.
This signal is used when the ENGine FIRE PUSHbutton is released out for
the illumination of the SQUIB light for AGENT 1 and 2.
The FDU receives a discrete signal from the pin-programming.
It is used to identify the FDU (FDU 1, FDU 2 or FDU APU).
The FDU receives a discrete signal from Central Maintenance Computer 1
(CMC 1) and 2 for the maintenance test (BITE test).

- engine FIRE light on the pedestal,


- ENGine FIRE PUSHbutton on the overhead panel,
- Flight Warning Computer 1 and 2.
The FDU channel B discrete output (fire B) is sent to :
- ENGine Fire PUSHbutton on the overhead panel,
- Flight Warning Computer 1 (FWC 1) and 2.
The loop A fault signal is sent by channel A to the Flight Warning Computer
1 and 2.
The loop B fault signal is sent by channel B to the Flight Warning Computer
1 and 2.

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DIGITAL OUTPUTS
The FDU sends digital outputs via an ARINC 429 bus to Central
Maintenance Computer 1 and 2 for maintenance purposes.

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