Engine Fire Protection Systems · FAA readings

Readings in the sources

4 short readings for PP-E, a topic at a time: what the test asks, and the sections that cover it. Sign in to tick them off as you read.

• FAA-H-8083-32B Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Powerplant

1. Fire types and engine fire zones K1, S2, S12, S14, S3, S4

   For the test: Fire types and engine fire zones; sensing units; flame detectors; continuous loop; thermal switch and thermocouple systems

   • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 9: Fire Zones · Fire Detection · Engine Fire Detection Systems · Continuous-Loop Detector Systems · Thermocouple Systems · Optical Fire Detection Systems

2. Detection warning operation K2, K3, S5, S13

   For the test: Detection warning operation; detection maintenance; troubleshooting procedures; press-to-test

   • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 9: Fire Detection System Maintenance · Fire Detection System Troubleshooting · Single/Dual Loop Operation

3. Agents, system types and operation K4, K5, S6, S7, S10, S11

   For the test: Agents, system types and operation; extinguishing maintenance; blowout plugs; container; cartridge; hydrostatic dates

   • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 9: Fire Extinguishing Agents · Engine Fire Extinguishing System · Fire Extinguisher Containers · Fire Extinguisher System Maintenance Practices

4. Discharge circuit inspection S8, S9, S1

   For the test: Discharge circuit inspection; troubleshoot and repair detection and extinguishing systems

   • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 9: Fire Bottle Discharge · Engine Fire Switches