AIRBUS FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM

Where are the portable fire extinguishers located on the airplane?

• In the avionics bay.

• In the cargo compartments.

• In the flight deck and passenger cabin.

• Only in the engines.

How many detection loops does each engine or APU fire detection system have?

• One.

• Two.

• Three.

• Four.

How many fire extinguisher bottles does each engine of the airplane have?

• One.

• Two.

• Three.

• None.

How many fire extinguisher bottles does the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) have?

• One.

• Two.

• Three.

• Four.

What do the "FIRE" button switches protected in the upper panel do?

• They turn on the cabin lights.

• They indicate a fire and help isolate the system.

• They open the emergency doors.

• They control the speed of the aircraft.

What type of detection is provided for the avionics system?

• Heat detection.

• Smoke detection.

• Flame detection.

• Pressure detection.

What fire protection system does each wastebasket in the restrooms have?

• A manual extinguisher.

• An automatic fire extinguishing system.

• A smoke detector.

• A sound alarm system.

How many smoke detectors are there in total in the cargo compartments?

• Two.

• Four.

• Six.

• Eight.

What happens when you press the fire test button of the APU?

• The lights go out

• The lights turn green

• The lights turn red and an alarm sounds

• Nothing happens

What does the red disc on the fire bottle indicator of the APU mean?

• The bottle is empty

• The bottle has been used

• The bottle has not been used

• The bottle is broken