Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › II. Airframe › Task M. Airframe Fire Protection Systems

AM.II.M.K7

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Fire extinguishing system maintenance and inspection requirements.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 16-61
Chapter 17: Fire Protection Systems
made. Follow the manufacturer’s inspection criteria to ensure the combustion heater is in airworthy condition. Introduction Classes of Fires Requirements for Overheat & Fire Protection Systems Chapter 17: Fire Protection Systems Because fire is one of the most dangerous threats ... potential fire zones of modern multiengine aircraft are protected by a fixed fire protection system. A fire zone is an area, or region, of an aircraft designed by the manufacturer to require fire detection and/or fire extinguishing equipment…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 9-10
Chapter 9: Engine Fire Protection Systems › Fire Detection System Maintenance
No attempt should be made to straighten any acceptable dent or kink…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 17-18
Chapter 17: Fire Protection Systems › Fire Detection System Maintenance
Figure 17-24. Lavatory fire extinguishing bottle. Sensing elements of a continuous…