Airframe · Lesson 25 of 40
Airframe Fire Protection Systems
Fire classes and fire zones, how thermal switch, thermocouple, continuous-loop and pneumatic detectors work, smoke and carbon monoxide detection, extinguishing agents and installed systems, and how to inspect and troubleshoot them.
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- Classify fires (Class A to D) and powerplant fire zones (Class A, B, C, D and X)
- Explain how thermal switch, thermocouple, continuous-loop and pneumatic detectors sense a fire or overheat
- Describe smoke, flame and carbon monoxide detectors and where each is used
- Match extinguishing agents to the classes of fire they suit and describe installed system parts
- Apply the handbook's inspection and troubleshooting checks to detection and extinguishing systems