CRJ-00 and 00-Fire Protection
CRJ-00 and 00-Fire Protection
CRJ-00 and 00-Fire Protection
1 10--00--1
FIRE PROTECTION
Table of Contents REV 3, May 03/05
Page
INTRODUCTION 10--10--1
Introduction 10--10--1
LAVATORY 10--30--1
Lavatory Fire Protection 10--30--1
Detection 10--30--1
Extinguishing 10--30--3
System Circuit Breakers 10--30--4
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
INTRODUCTION
Figure 10--10--1 FIDEEX System Block Diagram 10--10--2
LAVATORY
Figure 10--30--1 Smoke Detector 10--30--2
Figure 10--30--2 Smoke Setector EICAS Indications 10--30--3
Figure 10--30--3 Lavatory Waste Compartment Extinguisher 10--30--4
1. INTRODUCTION
Fire protection consists of a fire detection and extinguishing (FIDEEX) system for detecting
and extinguish a fire in the engine nacelles, the auxiliary power unit (APU) compartment and
the forward and aft cargo compartments. An independent system is provided for fire
detection and protection in the lavatories. A detection system is also provided for the main
landing gear wheel wells.
Indications to alert the crew to fire, smoke and overheat conditions as well as fire protection
system health are provided by the EICAS displays and panel lights.
BOTTLE 2
ENGINE FIREX LH ENG
ARMED
FIRE
BOTTLE 2 PUSH TO
PUSH
RIGHT ENGINE DISCH
DETECTION LOOPS
FORWARD CARGO
SMOKE DETECTOR #3 CARGO
SMOKE
PUSH
CARGO
SMOKE
PUSH
AFT CARGO
SMOKE DETECTOR #2
LAVATORY WASTE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
LAMP
LAVATORY DCU DRIVER
SMOKE DETECTOR UNIT
RIGHT MLG
DETECTION LOOP OVERHEAT
IDG 1 DISC
IDG 2 DISC
DETECTION
LEFT MLG UNIT
DETECTION LOOP
The fire detection and extinguishing system (FIDEEX) interfaces with the engines, APU and
cargo compartment fire protection systems. The FIDEEX uses the interfacing to provide fire
detection, smoke detection, fire extinguishing and system indication. The L/R ENG FIRE
PUSH and the 1/2 BOTTLE ARMED PUSH TO DISCH switchlights on the glareshield are
used by the crew to supply control inputs to the FIDEEX system.
A. Engine
Detection
Engine fire detection is provided by dual heat sensitive detection loops arranged in
parallel around the engine combustion section and exhaust pipe. Each loop is
connected to the FIDEEX and is monitored continuously for fire or overheat conditions.
In normal operation, both detection loops must detect a fire or overheat condition
before a fire warning alarm is issued. If a short or open circuit fault is detected in one
loop, the FIDEEX control unit will automatically switch to single loop detection and
signal the EICAS to display a L/R FIRE FAIL caution message on the EICAS primary
page.
LEFT ENGINE
LOOP A LOOP B
CHIME
L/R ENG FIRE
CHIME
(WARNING MSG) CHIME
CBP-- 1 FIRE SYS FAULT
CB1--N2 (STATUS)
FIRE
DET B L (R) FIRE FAIL
CB1--N1 FIREBELL
FIRE (CAUTION)
DET A
DCU LH ENG
28 VDC BATT BUS FIRE SYS OK FIRE
(ADVISORY) PUSH
FIRE RH ENG
FIRE
FIDEEX CONTROL UNIT FAIL PUSH
PILOT--
LOOP DETECTION INITIATED COPILOT
A LOGIC TEST
GLARESHIELD
LOOP
B
CHANNEL A
LOOP DETECTION
A LOGIC
LOOP
B
CHANNEL B
TEST
FIRE DETECTION/
FIREX MONITOR PANEL
LOOP A LOOP B
RIGHT ENGINE
Engine Fire Detection --- Block Schematic
Figure 10---20---1
Extinguishing
The engine fire extinguishing system provides a means to extinguish fires in the left and
right engines. The system consists of two FIREX bottles, located in the aft equipment
compartment, a low pressure switch, a bottle pressure gauge and discharge lines. The
bottles contain Halon and are pressurized to 600 psi. Each bottle has two firing
cartridges (squibs) to permit discharge of the fire extinguishing agent into either engine
nacelle. The pressure switches are connected to the FIDEEX, and if the bottle
pressure decrease to a preset point, an ENG BTL 1 (2) LO caution message will be
displayed on the EICAS primary page.
LH ENGINE RH ENGINE
DCUs
L GENERATOR
LEFT ENGINE SHUTDOWN
SIGNALS (SHUTS OFF LEFT HYD SOV
GENERATOR, HYDRAULIC
NOTE SOV, BLEED AIR) LEFT BLEED AIR
Left engine shown,
right engine the same. FIDEEX CONTROL UNIT
FIREBELL
Primary Page
L ENG SQB
R ENG SQB
Status Page
B. APU
Detection
The APU fire detection system is used to detect a fire or overheat condition in the APU
enclosure. The detection system consists of dual heat sensitive detection loops
arranged in parallel around the APU and the forward APU firewall and above the two
APU compartment doors. Each loop is connected to the FIDEEX and is monitored
continuously for fire or overheat conditions. In normal operation, both detection loops
must detect a fire or overheat condition before a fire warning alarm is issued. If a short
or open circuit fault is detected in one loop, the FIDEEX control unit will automatically
switch to single loop detection and signal the EICAS to display a APU FIRE FAIL
caution message on the EICAS primary page.
APU ENCLOSURE
ELEMENT 1 ELEMENT 2 ELEMENT 3 ELEMENT 4
LOOP A
LOOP B
APU FIRE
(WARNING MSG) CHIME
CHIME
CBP-- 1 FIRE SYS FAULT CHIME
CB1--N2 (STATUS)
FIRE
DET B L (R) FIRE FAIL
CB1--N1
FIRE (CAUTION)
DET A
28 VDC BATT BUS FIRE SYS OK
(ADVISORY) FIREBELL
DCU
EICAS DISPLAY
FIRE
WARN APU
FIRE
PUSH
FIRE
FAIL COPILOT
FIDEEX CONTROL UNIT
PILOT-- COPILOT’S
LOOP DETECTION INITIATED GLARESHIELD
A LOGIC TEST PANEL
LOOP
B CHANNEL A
LOOP DETECTION
A LOGIC
LOOP
B CHANNEL B
TEST
FIRE DETECTION/
FIREX MONITOR PANEL
Extinguishing
The APU fire extinguishing system provides a means to extinguish fires in the APU
enclosure. The system consists of a single FIREX bottle, located in the aft equipment
compartment, a low pressure switch, a bottle pressure gauge and discharge lines. The
bottle contain Halon and is pressurized to 600 psi. The bottle has a single firing
cartridge (squib) to permit discharge of the fire extinguishing agent into APU enclosure.
The pressure switch is connected to the FIDEEX, and if the bottle pressure decreases
to a preset point, an APU BTL LO caution message will be displayed on the EICAS
primary page.
BOTTLE
ARMED
PUSH TO BOTTLE ARMED PUSH TO DISCH
DISCH Used to discharge APU bottle.
BOTTLE ARMED PUSH TO DISCH
Right Glareshield (green) light indicates the squib
is armed and the bottle is charged.
Fire Detection and Extinguishing (FIDEEX) --- APU Pushbuttons
Figure 10---20---6
APU FIRE
CARTRIDGE BOTTLE
FROM
APU FIRE
DETECTION
SYSTEM
EICAS DISPLAY
APU SQUIB
(CAUTION)
FIDEEX CONTROL UNIT APU BOTTLE LO
(CAUTION)
AUTOMATIC APU AUTOMATIC APU
BOTTLE ARM & BOTTLE ARM &
DISCHARGE A DISCHARGE B
DCUs
MONITOR B (MONITORS
FOR OPEN CIRCUIT)
CHANNEL A
MONITOR A (MONITORS
FOR OPEN CIRCUIT)
APU BOTTLE
LOW MONITORS FOR BOTTLE
PRESSURE LOW PRESSURE
SWITCH
APU ECU
Primary Page
Fire Detection and Extinguishing (FIDEEX) --- APU EICAS Indications <1001>
Figure 10---20---8
C. Cargo Compartment
The cargo smoke detection system provides smoke detection in the forward and aft
cargo compartments using optical type smoke detectors. Three detectors are located
in the ceiling of the forward cargo compartment and two in the ceiling of the aft cargo
compartment. All the smoke detector are protected from damage by a steel cage.
Each detector is capable of producing an alarm within an established time frame and
smoke concentration level. The detectors are positioned to avoid false alarms with
overlapping coverage to guard against the failure of one detector.
The FIDEEX control unit monitors the cargo bay smoke detectors. Normally, two
detectors must detect smoke to issue a cargo compartment smoke warning. If there is
only one serviceable detector within a compartment, the FIDEEX will automatically
switch to single smoke detector operation. In the event of a detector fault, a signal will
be sent by the FIDEEX control unit to the to the EICAS to display a FIRE SYS FAULT
caution message on the EICAS primary page.
NOTE
CARGO FIREX
FWD
CARGO
SMOKE
PUSH
BOTTLE
AFT ARMED
PUSH TO
DISCH
CARGO
SMOKE
PUSH
Primary Page
D. Testing
Testing is initiated using the TEST switch located on the Fire Detection / FIREX Monitor
Panel, on the overhead panel. Test results are provided on the EICAS displays. The
FIDEEX control unit monitors the fire protection systems by automatically performing
periodic checks.
FIRE SYS OK
FIRE SYS FAULT
Primary Page
Lavatory fire detection and protection for each lavatory consists of a ceiling mounted smoke
detector and a waste compartment fire extinguisher. <2202>
A. Detection
A smoke detector, in each lavatory, monitors for the presence of smoke. When the
smoke density exceeds a preset level, the detector sounds an aural alarm and a
SMOKE FWD (AFT) LAV warning message is displayed on the EICAS primary page.
The lavatory smoke detector is not connected to or monitored by the FIDEEX control
unit. <2202>
The smoke detectors can be tested by pressing the test button on the detector. During
the test, an aural alarm sounds in the lavatory, the red alarm light on the detector
comes on and a SMOKE FWD (AFT) LAV warning message is displayed on EICAS
primary page. The system is reset by pressing the interrupt button on the detector.
<2202>
NOTE
Smoke Detector
Lavatory Ceiling
Smoke Detector
Figure 10---30---1
Primary Page
B. Extinguishing
Fire extinguishing in the lavatory waste paper towel container is done automatically.
The system consists of a disposable extinguisher bottle and a dual discharge nozzle.
The bottle is mounted near the waste container with the nozzles extending into the
waste container. The end of each discharge nozzle is sealed with a heat sensitive
capsule which, when subjected to heat, melts to release the extinguishing agent into
the waste container.
A temperature sensor installed on the inside of the waste compartment door is used to
provide evidence that high temperature has occurred in the waste compartment and
that the extinguisher bottle may have discharged. The sensor is a heat sensitive strip
with a temperature scale that turns black when the temperature in the compartment
exceeds 160_F (71_C).
WASTE COMPARTMENT
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
LAVATORY
A TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
The main landing gear overheat detection system provides indication of overheat conditions
in the main landing gear wheel wells that can be caused by overheated brakes or brake
fires. The system consists of two overheat detection loops and an overheat detection unit.
The detection loops are installed around the top inner surface of each main wheel bin and
are connected in series to the detection unit.
The overheat detection unit is located under the copilots side console. The unit continuously
monitors the loops for overtemperature conditions and system faults. If an overheat
condition is detected by the unit, in either wheel bin, a signal is sent to display a MLG BAY
OVHT warning message on the EICAS primary page. If a system fault is detected by the
unit, a signal is sent to display a MLG OVHT FAIL caution message on the EICAS primary
page.
The warning of an overheat condition, alerts the pilot to immediately lower the landing gear
to reduce the landing gear temperature. The warning message will persist until the
temperature in the wheel bin returns to normal limits.
The main landing gear overheat detection system may be tested, from the landing gear
control panel, by simulating an overheat condition or a system fault condition. The EICAS
will display the applicable warning or caution message during the test.
UP
DN
ANTI SKID
ARMED
DN LCK
OFF REL
GEAR BAY
OVERHEAT
Primary Page
28 VDC
BATTERY BUS
GEAR BAY OVERHEAT
MLG BAY OVHT OVERHEAT DETECTION UNIT
DETECTION
CB2--N9
OVERHEAT 10 ms
DETECTOR DELAY
DCU’S
SHORT
CIRCUIT
DETECTOR INHIBIT
OVERHEAT
TEST
RESISTOR
EICAS DISPLAY
MLG BAY OVHT (RED)
RIGHT TEMP LEFT TEMP OVHT
SENSOR SENSOR
MLG BAY FAIL (AMBER)
WARN
FAIL
MLG BAY
OVHT TEST
PANEL