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  • Chapter 9: Engine Fire Protection Systems › Fire Detection System Troubleshooting

    loop system, the center conductor should be grounded. Fire Extinguisher System Maintenance Practices Regular maintenance of fire extinguisher systems typically includes such items as the inspection and servicing of fire extinguisher bottles (containers), removal and reinstallation of cartridge and discharge ... tubing for leakage, and electrical wiring continuity tests. The following paragraphs contain details of some of the most typical maintenance procedures…

  • Chapter 17: Fire Protection Systems › Fire Detection System Troubleshooting

    continuous-loop system, the center conductor should be grounded. Fire Extinguisher System Maintenance Regular maintenance of fire extinguisher systems typically includes such items as the inspection and servicing of fire extinguisher bottles (containers), removal and reinstallation of cartridge and discharge ... tubing for leakage, and electrical wiring continuity tests. The following paragraphs contain details of some of the most typical maintenance procedures…

  • Chapter 17: Fire Protection Systems › Fire Detection System Maintenance

    Fire Detection System Maintenance Fire detector sensing elements are located in many high-activity areas around aircraft engines. Their location, together with their small size, increases the chance of damage to the sensing elements during maintenance. General maintenance ... fire detection system typically includes the inspection and servicing of damaged sections, containment of loose material that could short detector terminals, correcting connection joints and shielding, and replacement of damaged sensing elements. An inspection and maintenance program for all types…