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SkillCheck operation of fire warning press-to-test and troubleshoot faults.
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- Chapter 9: Engine Fire Protection Systems › Boeing 777 Aircraft Fire Detection & Extinguishing System › Engine Fire Operation
isolation valve. • Trips the generator field. • Trips the backup generator field. [Figure 9-27] Figure 9-24. Location of fire extinguishing bottles. Figure 9-25. Squib or cartridge. Figure 9-26. Fire switch. Engine Fire Operation If an engine ... fire, the engine fire detection system gives a fire warning in the flight deck. The engine fire warning lights come on to identify which fire switch to use to extinguish the fire. The solenoid in the fire switch energizes…
- Chapter 9: Engine Fire Protection Systems › Boeing 777 Aircraft Fire Detection & Extinguishing System › Engine Fire Switches
Engine Fire Switches The engine fire panel is in the flight deck on the P8 aisle stand. The engine fire panel has a fire switch for each engine and a discharge light for each fire bottle. [Figure ... engine fire switch has four functions: Gives an indication of an engine fire, • Stops the engine, • Isolates the engine from the aircraft systems, and • Controls the engine fire extinguishing system. The fire switch assembly incorporates a solenoid that locks…
- Chapter 9: Engine Fire Protection Systems › APU Fire Detection & Extinguishing System
Fire Detection & Extinguishing System The APU fire protection system is similar in design to engine fire protection systems, but there are some differences. The APU is often operated with no personnel in the flight deck and; the APU fire protection ... system can operate in an unattended mode on the ground with the engines not running. If there is an APU fire in the unattended mode, the fire extinguisher discharges automatically. The APU operates in the attended mode when at least…