What fire detection systems are installed on the Longitude?
Fire detection is provided for the engines, APU, and baggage compartment.
How is an engine fire detected?
By dual-loop fire detection systems that monitor for overheat or fire conditions.
What happens when an engine fire is detected?
A FIRE warning CAS message is displayed and associated alerts activate.
What is the pilot’s first indication of an engine fire?
A red FIRE warning CAS message.
What does pulling the engine fire handle accomplish?
It shuts off fuel, hydraulics, bleed air, and arms the fire extinguishing system.
How many fire extinguisher bottles are installed for the engines?
Two bottles shared between both engines.
How are engine fire extinguisher bottles discharged?
Electrically, by pressing the associated fire extinguisher button.
Is there automatic fire extinguisher discharge for engine fires?
No. Bottle discharge requires pilot action.
What fire protection is provided for the APU?
Fire detection and a dedicated fire extinguisher bottle.
What happens if an APU fire is detected on the ground?
The system automatically shuts down the APU and discharges the fire extinguisher.
What happens if an APU fire is detected in flight?
A CAS message is displayed and pilot action is required.
What fire protection is provided for the baggage compartment?
Fire detection and an automatic fire extinguishing system.
How is a baggage compartment fire extinguished?
Automatically by discharge of the extinguishing agent.
What is CAS?
The Crew Alerting System that provides alerts, cautions, advisories, and status messages.
What are the four CAS message levels?
Warning, Caution, Advisory, and Status.
What color is a CAS warning message?
Red.
What color is a CAS caution message?
Amber.
What color is a CAS advisory message?
White.
What color is a CAS status message?
Green.
What does a red CAS warning indicate?
A condition requiring immediate corrective action.
What does an amber CAS caution indicate?
A condition requiring timely crew awareness and action.
What does CAS inhibit logic do?
It suppresses nuisance alerts during certain phases of flight.
When are some CAS messages inhibited?
During takeoff, landing, or other high-workload phases.
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