Fire

Question 1

Are the cockpit and cabin protected from fire?

Answer 1

Yes

Cockpit– hand held Halon fire extinguisher

Cabin – 4 hand held HALON fire extinguishers (2 fwd and 2 aft)

Question 2

How are the engines and APU protected from fire?

Answer 2

Engines – 2 halon fire bottles

APU – 1 Halon fire bottle dedicated to the APU only

Question 3

Can both engine fire bottles be used for one engine if needed?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

What is the power source for engine and APU fire detection and protection?

Answer 4

Engine detection – DC ESS

Engine Protection. – HOT BATT

APU Detection – DC ESS

APU Protection – DC ESS

Question 5

What airplane systems have fire detection and protection?

Answer 5

Engines
APU
Cargo Compartments
Lavatories