Methods of Aircraft Fire control

1-Detection.

2-Containment.

3-Rapid extinguish.

To control Fire we need:-

1-Detection system

2-Extinguishing system

Possible locations of fire:-

1-Engine

2-APU

3-Avionics compartment

4-Cargo compartment

5-Lavatories

Methods of detecting excessive heat on aircraft :-

1-Overheat detectors.

2-Rate of temperature rise detectors.

3-Flame detectors.

4-Smoke detectors.

5-Observation by crew members.

THE IDEAL DETECTION SYSTEM:-

1-Does not cause false warning

2-Rapid indication and accurate fire location.

3-Accurate indication that a fire is out.

4-Indication that a fire has re-ignited.

5-Continuous indication for duration of a fire.

6-Means for electrically testing the detector system from the cockpit.

7-resist damage from exposure to oil, water, vibration, extreme temperatures, or handling.

8-light in weight and easily adaptable to any mounting position.

9-operates directly from the aircraft power system without inverters.

10-require Minimum electrical current when not indicating a fire.

11-Each detector system has audible alarm system and cockpit lights indicating the location of the fire.

A separate detector system for each engine.

Note: False warning: due to short circuit comes from vibration, chafing or moisture.

Author – Vander Stone

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Aircraft Engineering,

Last Update: September 28, 2024