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ENGINE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

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Can a thermal switch-type fire detection system indicate a general overheat condition?   show
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show No, this is a rate-of-temperature-rise-type of system, and it cannot indicate a general overheat condition.  
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How is a thermocouple-type fire detection system checked for operation?   show
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Does a break in a continuous-loop fire detection system keep the system from detecting a fire?   show
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Does the pressure-type continuous-element fire detector system detect a general overheat condition, as well as a fire?   show
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What are the two most commonly used fire extinguishing agents used for engine fires?   show
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show Halon 1301.  
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show Bottle discharge switch is uncovered and armed, the generator field relay is tripped, fuel is shut off to the engine, hydraulic fluid is shut off to the pump, the engine bleed air is shut off, and the hydraulic pump low-pressure lights are deactivated.  
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show A pressure gage on the bottle shows the pressure of the contents of the bottle.  
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show An electrically ignited powder charge blows a knife through the seal on the bottle and discharges the contents.  
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show The thermocouple system.  
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What is indicated if the yellow blow-out plug of the fire extinguisher system on the side of an engine nacelle is blown out?   show
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What is indicated if the red blow-out plug of the fire extinguisher system on the side of an engine nacelle is blown out?   show
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show Low-voltage alternating current is sent through the sheath of the detector element. This heats the element, and it releases enough gas to close the diaphragm switch.  
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