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CHAPTER 6

FIRE PROTECTION

INTRODUCTION
The two engines each have independently operating fire-detection systems. A
temperature-sensing cable or three flame detectors per engine (operating through an amplifier)
turn on the appropriate warning light. Separate fire-extinguishing systems are available as an
option. Crew activation is required to release the extinguishing chemical agent into the nacelle
with the fire.

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GENERAL

On BB-1439, BB-1444 and after, the system consists of a temperature-sensing cable for each
engine; two red warning annunciators, L ENG FIRE and R ENG FIRE; a test switch on the copilot’s
left subpanel and a circuit breaker labeled FIRE DET on the right side panel (No. 1 dual fed bus)
(Figure 8-1).
Prior to BB-1444 except BB-1439, three photoconductive detectors per engine each feed one
control amplifier to activate the appropriate annunciator. The left amplifier controls a red warning light
labeled FIRE L ENG; the right amplifier controls a red warning light labeled FIRE R ENG (Figure 8-2).
The detector system operates at a high preset threshold level, but occasionally the system may be set
off by sunlight if it enters nacelle openings at the appropriate angle to reach the detectors. Power is
supplied from the No. 1 dual-fed bus through a circuit breaker on the right side panel.

INDICATORS

When the temperature-sensing cable is activated or the light threshold is reached (prior to BB-
1444, except 1439) indicating a possible fire, the appropriate light on the warning annunciator panel
comes on. Assuming the integrity of the wiring or sensor cable has not been compromised and the fire
goes out, the light will extinguish. Both systems can again detect the outbreak of fire.

With the fire-extinguishing system installed, fire warning is indicated by the L or R ENG FIRE
PUSH TO EXT switchlights located on the glareshield at each end of the warning annunciator. Fire
warning is also simultaneously indicated by the red warning annunciators.

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FIRE EXTINGUISHING
GENERAL
Fire in either engine compartment is smothered by engulfing the nacelle compartment with
bromotrifluoromethane (CBrF3) pressurized with dry nitrogen. There are three spray bars per engine
compartment (Figure 8-3), each one supplied by one common fire extinguisher supply cylinder per
engine. One squib per bottle incorporates a pyrotechnic cartridge which releases the entire
contents. The squib is fired by depressing the switch-light on the glareshield. Each engine has
its own independent system, but both circuit breakers (fuses prior to 1098, except 1096) are fed
from the hot battery bus.

CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND OPERATION

A three-lens control indicator is located on the glareshield when the optional extinguisher
system is incorporated (Figure 8-3). The three lenses are:

• Red - L (or R) ENG FIRE PUSH TO EXT

The red L (or R) ENG FIRE PUSH TO EXT lens indicates a detected fire.
The three-lens control indicator is pushed to activate the appropriate extinguisher.

• Amber - D
The amber D lens indicates that the extinguisher has been discharged, and the supply cylinder is
empty.

• Green—OK
The green OK lens confirms circuit continuity during the test function.

When a red warning light indicates a fire and it is confirmed by the pilot, the appropriate (L or
R) engine should be shut down and the fire-extinguishing switchlight depressed. This fires the
appropriate squib, releasing the contents through the tubing. When the bottle is discharged, the amber
D light illuminates.

The pressure gages, one located on each fire- extinguishing supply cylinder, reflect the con-
tents of the bottle. They can be read only while on the ground because they are located in the wheel
wells. See Figure 8-4 and Table 8-1 for temperatures vs. pressure data and for the gage location.

LIMITATIONS
The detection system is operable when electrical power is applied to the aircraft. But the
extinguishing system can be discharged at any time since it is operated from the hot battery bus.
Therefore, even though the airplane may be parked with the engines off, the fire-extinguishing system
may be discharged.
Each engine has its own self-contained extinguishing system, which can be used only once
between recharging. This system cannot be used to extinguish a fire in the opposite engine.

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TESTING OF THE SYSTEMS

The rotary test switch allows ground or inflight testing of the detection system (Figures 8-1 and
8-2).
For BB-1439, 1444 and subsequent, when the switch is placed in the DET L or DET R position,
the illumination of the corresponding ENG FIRE light assures the integrity of the cable and continuity
of the electrical wiring.

Prior to BB-1444, except 1439, the four-position rotary test switch allows each of the detection
sections to be individually tested. For testing the detection systems, an output voltage is supplied to
the control amplifier, simulating a signal from the detectors. Each of the three detector circuits is tested
individually, causing the appropriate panel lights to illuminate.

During testing, the pilot’s and copilot’s red MASTER WARNING light flashes, and, if the optional
extinguisher system is installed, the red lenses placarded L ENG FIRE–PUSH TO EXT and R ENGINE
FIRE–PUSH TO EXT illuminate.

Failure of the fire detection annunciators in any of the test positions indicates a malfunction in
that system. When the light fails to come on during testing, a no-go situation exists. Should there be
no response in any position, check the circuit breaker.

For testing the extinguishing systems, the circuitry of the squibs is checked for continuity
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PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

There are two portable fire extinguishers in- side the airplane. One is in the cabin, the other is in
the cockpit. One is normally installed on the floor on the left side of the airplane forward of the airstair
entrance door, just aft of the rearmost seat; the other is underneath the copilot’s seat (Figure 8-5).

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