DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FEXTINGUISHING - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
1. General
A. Definition
There are several different fire extinguishing methods. The methods depend on:
The fire extinguishing systems are either fixed extinguishing bottle(s) or portable fire extinguisher(s).
The fixed extinguishing bottle(s) are operated either automatically and manually and portable fire extinguishers are operated manually.
There are several different fire extinguishing methods. The methods depend on:
- the area in which the fire occurs,
- whether the aircraft is in flight or on the ground.
The fire extinguishing systems are either fixed extinguishing bottle(s) or portable fire extinguisher(s).
The fixed extinguishing bottle(s) are operated either automatically and manually and portable fire extinguishers are operated manually.
2. System Description
A. Fixed Fire-Extinguishing Bottles
The function of the fixed fire-extinguishing bottle(s) installed on board is to extinguish fire occurring in the following areas:
The function of the fixed fire-extinguishing bottle(s) installed on board is to extinguish fire occurring in the following areas:
(1) Engine
There is a fire extinguishing system in each nacelle. The system is supplied by two bottles. The percussion of the bottles is controlled from the cockpit.
The engine nacelle fire extinguishing system is detailed in ATA chapter 26-21-00.
There is a fire extinguishing system in each nacelle. The system is supplied by two bottles. The percussion of the bottles is controlled from the cockpit.
The engine nacelle fire extinguishing system is detailed in ATA chapter 26-21-00.
(2) APU
The APU fire extinguishing system is supplied by one bottle.
The percussion of the bottle on the ground can be controlled manually or automatically. In flight, the percussion is manually activated from the cockpit.
The APU fire extinguishing system is detailed in ATA chapter 26-22-00.
The APU fire extinguishing system is supplied by one bottle.
The percussion of the bottle on the ground can be controlled manually or automatically. In flight, the percussion is manually activated from the cockpit.
The APU fire extinguishing system is detailed in ATA chapter 26-22-00.
(3) Cargo Compartment
The cargo compartment fire extinguishing system is supplied by one bottle. The extinguishing agent can be sprayed in the cargo compartment.
The percussion of the bottle is controlled from the cockpit.
The cargo compartment fire extinguishing system is detailed in ATA chapter 26-23-00.
The cargo compartment fire extinguishing system is supplied by one bottle. The extinguishing agent can be sprayed in the cargo compartment.
The percussion of the bottle is controlled from the cockpit.
The cargo compartment fire extinguishing system is detailed in ATA chapter 26-23-00.
(4) Cargo Compartment
The cargo compartment fire extinguishing system is supplied by two bottles. The extinguishing agent can be sprayed in the cargo compartment.
The percussion of the bottles is controlled from the cockpit.
The cargo compartment fire extinguishing system is detailed in ATA chapter 26-23-00.
The cargo compartment fire extinguishing system is supplied by two bottles. The extinguishing agent can be sprayed in the cargo compartment.
The percussion of the bottles is controlled from the cockpit.
The cargo compartment fire extinguishing system is detailed in ATA chapter 26-23-00.
(5) Lavatories
A bottle located above the waste bin can extinguish a fire in the lavatory waste bin.
The lavatory fire extinguishing system is detailed in ATA chapter 26-25-00.
A bottle located above the waste bin can extinguish a fire in the lavatory waste bin.
The lavatory fire extinguishing system is detailed in ATA chapter 26-25-00.
B. Portable Equipment
The portable extinguishers are operated manually and are used if there is a fire in the cockpit or the cabin.
The portable extinguishers are detailed in ATA chapter 26-24-00.
The portable extinguishers are operated manually and are used if there is a fire in the cockpit or the cabin.
The portable extinguishers are detailed in ATA chapter 26-24-00.