Cargo Smoke Panel

Question 1

CARGO SMOKE PANEL

Q:​ How many​ fire​ extinguishers​ are​ provided for the​ cargo compartments?​ ​

Answer 1

Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-26-50-10)​ ​

• 1 bottle,​ which can​ be​ discharged to either​ compartment​ ​
• 2 bottles,​ which​ can​ be​ discharged to either compartment.​ 205​ min​ discharge​ requirement for​ ​ETOPS (ETOPS​ certified​ aircraft)​

Question 2

CARGO SMOKE PANEL

Q:​ What does​ the​ red SMOKE light in the​ FWD or​ AFT​ pushbutton​ indicate?​ ​

Answer 2

Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-26-50-20)​ ​

• Both channels​ detect smoke, or​ ​
• One​ channel​ faulty​ and​ the other detects​ smoke

Question 3

CARGO SMOKE PANEL

Q: How many​ smoke​ detectors are​ there?​ ​

Answer 3

Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-26-50-10)​ ​

• 2 forward cargo ​
• 4 aft cargo

Question 4

CARGO SMOKE PANEL

Q:​ With a CARGO SMOKE warning what​ happens​ to​ the Isolation Valve​ and​ Extract​ Fan?​ ​

Answer 4

Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-26-50-10)​

• Isolation Valve​ closes​ ​
• Extract​ Fan stops