WorksheetsAircraft Fire Detection and Fuel Systems
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
The Lindberg fire detection system consists of a stainless steel tube with an inert gas inside and a discrete material capable of
expanding with increase in pressure.
bending with difference in temperature.
absorbing a portion of the gas.
Fire protection for the aircraft cabin is usually provided by
fixed extinguisher bottles.
fire sprinklers.
hand-held extinguishers.
In biologically contaminated fuel, corrosion takes place
at the bottom 2 inches of the tank.
below the fungal colonies.
at the top of the tank.
To prevent water condensation in a fuel tank,
the filler cap should be left open.
the tank should be filled as full as possible.
the tank should be filled with minimum fuel possible.
Jettisoning fuel system is required for an aircraft with
maximum take-off weight greater than 105 percent of the landing weight.
maximum take-off weight smaller than 105 percent of the landing weight.
the take-off weight similar to the landing weight.
A shroud vent and overload drain would normally be found on
fuel tank vent pipes.
fuel jettison system.
the APU fuel feed.
Surging within the integral fuel tank is prevented by incorporating
Baffles.
flapper valves.
check valves.
On removal of a fuel tank booster pump, fuel is observed running out of the boost pump canister. This could be caused by
fuel leaking past the inlet screens.
the pressure outlet check valve is not correctly seated.
fuel draining out of the pressure switch bleed.
The titanium wire in SystronDonner system acts as the gas absorption material, because it contains a quantity of.
helium gas.
nitrogen gas.
hydrogen gas.
When doing a continuous element installation , ensure that the elements
have free movement with enough lubrication.
protected and in contact with the clamp.
bends can be no sharper than 1 inch radius.
Water based extinguishers should be located in cabins of aircraft which carry a
cargo
cabin attendant
maintenance manual
In modern aircraft flight, maximum difference of fuel between the quantities in each wing tank must not exceeds 1,000 pounds (453Kg). If exceeded, it will display an IMBAL warning at
Navigation Display (ND).
Electronic Centralize Aircraft monitor(ECAM).
Engine indicating Crew Alerting System (EICAS).
Monitoring the temperature of the fuel system is carried out by installing
a temperature sensitive resistor type bulb.
a temperature sensitive capacitance type bulb.
a temperature sensitive neon type bulb.
The proper fire extinguishing agent used on an aircraft brake fire is
water and methanol
carbon dioxide
dry powder chemical
Two continuous loop fire detection systems that will not test due to a broken detector element are the
Kidde system and the Lindberg system.
Kidde system and Fenwal system.
Thermocouple system and the Lindberg system.
An indicator pin that is protruding from a portable fire extinguisher indicates that
the bottle is over pressurized.
the bottle is full.
the bottle is has been used.
To prevent water condensation in a fuel tank from taking place,
the filler cap should be left open.
the tank should be filled as full as possible.
the tank should be filled with minimum fuel possible.
Jettisoning fuel system is required for an aircraft with landing weight
less than take- off weight
more than take -off weight
similar to the take -off weight
In Systron Donner System, the integrity switch is held closed by gas pressure from
helium gas
hydrogen gas
inert gas
What is the primary difference between Meggit System and Systron Donor System?
the indication
the test circuit
the gas absorbtion material
When installing the fire detector sensing element, the split end of the grommet should be facing
inside the nearest bend
outside the nearest bend
anywhere near the bend
What is Class C fire?
solid combustible materials
burning metals
energized electrical equipment
Light refraction type smoke detector will activate warning when it detect accumulation of
3% of smoke particles
5% of smoke particles
10% of smoke particles
When CO gas is detected, the button type CO detector will changed color from
white to black
tan to black
blue to pink
What is the type of extinguishing agent that effective for engine compartment of piston and turbine engine?
dry powder
carbon dioxide
Halon 1301
How the flexible tanks are attached to the compartment walls?
by press stud fitting
by rivet
by welded together
In case of fuel booster pumps failed, the fuel inside the tank is drawn via
electrical pump
low pressure pump
jet pump
Filter in the fuel pipelines is located
before the high pressure pump
after the high pressure pump
before the jet pump
Fuel which is spilled into the venting system collects in the
aft tank
surge tank
inner tank
Refueling points should be marked with
type of fuel used
tank number
minimium capacity of the fuel
