The document provides instructions for performing the APU FIRE test and ENG 1 FIRE test during pre-flight checks. It describes pushing the APU FIRE TEST and ENG 1 FIRE TEST buttons to illuminate warning lights and verify the fire detection and suppression systems are functioning properly. It also mentions checking the fire extinguisher pressures are within limits during the external walk-around inspection.
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The document provides instructions for performing the APU FIRE test and ENG 1 FIRE test during pre-flight checks. It describes pushing the APU FIRE TEST and ENG 1 FIRE TEST buttons to illuminate warning lights and verify the fire detection and suppression systems are functioning properly. It also mentions checking the fire extinguisher pressures are within limits during the external walk-around inspection.
The document provides instructions for performing the APU FIRE test and ENG 1 FIRE test during pre-flight checks. It describes pushing the APU FIRE TEST and ENG 1 FIRE TEST buttons to illuminate warning lights and verify the fire detection and suppression systems are functioning properly. It also mentions checking the fire extinguisher pressures are within limits during the external walk-around inspection.
Before you can perform this test, you have to make sure that: - the APU FIRE pb sw is in and guarded - the AGENT light is extinguished.
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Let's perform the test now!
Push the APU FIRE TEST pb.
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Let's perform the test now!
No, push the APU FIRE TEST pb.
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Let's perform the test now!
No, push the APU FIRE TEST pb.
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FIRE MENU Normal Operation 7/20 FIRE MENU Normal Operation 8/20 Observe: - the APU FIRE pb sw illuminates red - SQUIB and DISCH lights come on. Additionally if AC power is available, you get the MASTER WARN light, the CRC and an APU FIRE warning on the ECAM.
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Before you leave the cockpit to perform the walk-around, you have to check the emergency equipment. Ensure that the fire extinguisher pressure is in the green area.
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During the walk-around, you have to check that the APU Fire extinguisher overpressure indication (red disc) is in place. This is an indication that the fire bottle has not been discharged.
Note: there is no such indication for
the engine fire bottles.
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Back in the cockpit, we proceed with the ENG FIRE test. We will do ENG 1 only, the test for ENG 2 is the same.
Note: These tests are not necessary during a
transit check
Push the ENG 1 FIRE TEST pb.
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Back in the cockpit, we proceed with the ENG FIRE test. We will do ENG 1 only, the test for ENG 2 is the same.
Note: These tests are not necessary during a
transit check
No, push the ENG 1 FIRE TEST pb.
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Back in the cockpit, we proceed with the ENG FIRE test. We will do ENG 1 only, the test for ENG 2 is the same.
Note: These tests are not necessary during a
transit check
No, push the ENG 1 FIRE TEST pb.
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- the ENG 1 FIRE pb sw illuminates red
- SQUIB and DISCH lights come on - the MASTER WARN light illuminates red - the CRC sounds - the ENG 1 FIRE warning on the ECAM appears - the FIRE light on the ENG panel illuminates.