Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › III. Powerplant › Task E. Engine Fire Protection Systems

AM.III.E.K3

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Fire detection 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 ... aircraft, the 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. 3-22
Chapter 3: Induction & Exhaust Systems › Reciprocating Engine Exhaust Systems › Reciprocating Engine Exhaust System Maintenance Practices
failed. The exhaust system should be inspected very thoroughly. While the type and location of exhaust system components vary somewhat with the type of aircraft, the inspection requirements for most reciprocating engine exhaust systems are very similar. The following paragraphs ... discussion of the most common exhaust system inspection items and procedures for all reciprocating engines. Figure 3-42 shows the primary inspection areas of three types of exhaust systems. When performing maintenance on exhaust systems, never use galvanized or zinc…
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…