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PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
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MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
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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.
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STUDENT NOTES
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General
Engine/APU Fire Push
Fire Bottle
Discharge Cartridge
Smoke Detectors
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GENERAL
SMOKE DETECTORS
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
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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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.
WARNINGS
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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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
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.
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).
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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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.
IN FLIGHT
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.
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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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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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
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 :
- 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.
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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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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.
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.
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 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
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
1)
2)
3)
4)
a
a
a
a
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CARTRIDGE
FIN : 3WE1 - 4WE1 (ENG 1)
3WE2 - 4WE2 (ENG 2)
3WE3 - 4WE3 (ENG 3)
3WE4 - 4WE4 (ENG 4)
PRESSURE SWITCH
ZONE : 453 - 463
473 - 483
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
WARNING :
Never check the continuity of the cartridge using a
conventional ohmmeter.
WARNING :
Before power is supplied to the aircraft make certain that
electrical circuits upon which work is in progress are isolated.
WARNING :
IN SITU TEST
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General
Discrete Inputs
Analog Inputs
Discrete Outputs
Digital Outputs
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GENERAL
ANALOG INPUTS
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.
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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