CARGO SMOKE panel

Question 1

Following a cargo smoke indication and subsequent discharge of the cargo smoke, bottle, what would be the expected indication on the CARGO SMOKE panel?

Answer 1

The SMOKE light and associated ECAM warning may remain illuminated due to the halon concentration present in the cargo compartment

Question 2

How many fire extinguishing bottles are there in the cargo extinguishing system?

Answer 2

Only one that has ducting to both FWD and AFT compartments, but the discharge can only be directed to one compartment.