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Fire Protection System Presentation

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FWD
FWD TOILET
TOILET AFT
AFT TOILET
TOILET

APU
COMPARTMENT
AVIONICS ENGINE
COMPARTMENT

FWD CARGO AFT CARGO

COMPARTMENT COMPARTMENT

FIRE PROTECTION GENERAL SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 2/28 MENU

The A320 has:

- fire detection and extinguishing systems for the engines and APU,
- smoke detection in the avionics bay,
- smoke detection and fire extinguishing systems in the cargo compartments
and lavatories,
- portable fire extinguishers for the flight compartment and the cabin.

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FIRE LOOP DETECTION

FDU FDU

FDU

FIRE DETECTION UNIT (FDU)

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (eng & APU) 3/28 MENU

The engines and APU have individual fire detection systems.

Each system consists of:
- two identical detection loops (A and B) mounted in parallel,
- a Fire Detection Unit (FDU).

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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (eng & APU) 4/28 MENU

Each engine is equipped with 2 fire bottles.

The discharge of the bottles is controlled by an associated P/B SW. The P/B
switches are located on the FIRE panel on the overhead panel.

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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (eng & APU) 5/28 MENU

For the APU, there is just one fire extinguisher bottle and only one discharge
P/B.

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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (eng & APU) 6/28 MENU

The guarded FIRE P/B switches provide fire indication and the means to
isolate the corresponding system.

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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (eng & APU) 7/28 MENU

The TEST buttons are used to test the respective fire detection and
extinguishing system operation.

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FIRE PROTECTION ECAM PAGE 8/28 MENU

No comment.

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FIRE PROTECTION ECAM PAGE 9/28 MENU

No comment.

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FIRE PROTECTION PANEL LOCATION (eng & APU) 10/28

10/28 MENU

In addition to the indications on the FIRE panel, you have a FIRE light for
each engine on the ENG panel located on the pedestal.
These lights help identify which engine is on fire.

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EXTERNAL
EXTERNAL POWER
POWER
CONTROL
CONTROL PANEL
PANEL

FIRE PROTECTION CONTROL AND INDICATING 11/28

11/28 MENU

There is an additional FIRE light for the APU and a guarded APU SHUT OFF
P/B located on the external power panel.

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Avionics

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (avionic compt) 12/28

12/28 MENU

For the avionics system only smoke detection is provided. Its detector is
located in the air extraction duct.

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FIRE PROTECTION PANEL LOCATION (avionic compt) 13/28

13/28 MENU

The indications for avionics smoke are located on two panels in the cockpit:
- the EMER ELEC PWR panel,
- the VENTILATION panel.

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SDCU

SMOKE DETECTION CONTROL UNIT (SDCU)

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (cargo & lavatory) 14/28

14/28 MENU

Lavatory smoke detection consists of one smoke detector in each lavatory

linked to the Smoke Detection Control Unit (SDCU).
The SDCU transmits the signals to the FWC for warnings in the cockpit and to
the Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS) for warning in the cabin.

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A318

CIDS
SDF

SMOKE DETECTION FUNCTION (SDF)

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (cargo & lavatory) 15/28

15/28 MENU

On the A318 SDCU is replaced by the Smoke Detection Function (SDF) which
is integrated in the CIDS.

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WASTE BIN FIRE EXTINGUISHING BOTTLE

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (cargo & lavatory) 16/28

16/28 MENU

In addition, each lavatory waste bin has an automatic fire extinguishing

system.

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SDCU (A319/A320/A321)
OR CIDS SDF (A318)

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (cargo & lavatory) 17/28

17/28 MENU

A total of six smoke detectors are installed in the cargo compartments.

There are two detectors in the forward compartment, four in the aft
compartment.
Each detector is linked to one of the two detection loops.
The SDCU on A319/A320/A321 or CIDS SDF on the A318 acquires signals
sent by the detectors and sends them to the FWC for display in the cockpit.

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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (cargo & lavatory) 18/28

18/28 MENU

On the overhead panel, there is a CARGO SMOKE TEST button.

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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (cargo & lavatory) 19/28

19/28 MENU

The two guarded DISCH P/B switches control one fire bottle.
Each P/B SW controls one squib or discharge head of the bottle.
When pushed, the fire bottle is completely emptied in the respective
compartment.
The fire extinguishing agent is discharged either via one nozzle into the FWD
compartment or two nozzles into the AFT compartment.

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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (cabin) 20/28

20/28 MENU

Finally, there are portable fire extinguishers in the cockpit and the cabin.
Number, type and locations depend on the different customer lay-outs.

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FWD
FWD

FAN
FAN FIRE
FIRE DETECTOR
DETECTOR

FIRE
FIRE LOOP
LOOP DETECTORS
DETECTORS SMOKE
SMOKE DETECTOR
DETECTOR CARGO
CARGO HOLDS
HOLDS
FIRE PROTECTION COMPONENT LOCATION 21/28
21/28 MENU

Two smoke detectors are installed in a cavity in the ceiling compartment.

The quantity of detectors per compartment is:
- 4 detectors in two cavities in AFT/BULK cargo compartment,
- 2 detectors in one cavity in FWD cargo compartment.
A dual loop is installed to prevent incorrect warning.

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RED
RED DISC
DISC

CARGO
CARGO FIRE
FIRE BOTTLE
BOTTLE

ENGINE
ENGINE FIRE
FIRE BOTTLE
BOTTLE
APU
APU FIRE
FIRE BOTTLE
BOTTLE

FIRE PROTECTION COMPONENT LOCATION 22/28

22/28 MENU

The engine fire extinguishing system is supplied by two fire bottles in each
nacelle.
The APU fire extinguishing system is supplied by one bottle.
The red disc is installed in the bottom skin of the fuselage and indicates if the
APU fire extinguishing bottle is serviceable.
The cargo compartment fire extinguishing system is supplied by one bottle as
in the forward cargo compartment.

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AVIONICS EQUIPMENT
VENTILATION COMPUTER
(AEVC)

SMOKE
DETECTION
CONTROL
UNIT
(SDCU)

ENG1, APU & ENG2

FIRE DETECTION UNITS
(FDUs)

FIRE PROTECTION COMPONENT LOCATION 23/28

23/28 MENU

The three Fire Detection Units (FDUs) are located in zone 127.
Engine fire detection comprises one FDU per engine and the APU fire
detection comprises one FDU for the APU.
The Avionics Equipment Ventilation Computer (AEVC) is located in Zone
128, on shelf 88 VU in the aft electronics rack 80 VU.
The Smoke Detection Control Unit (SDCU) is located in zone 122.
There is just one SDCU which supervises smoke detectors installed in the
cargo compartment and in the lavatory.

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A318

CIDS DIRECTORs
(SMOKE DETECTION FUNCTION)

FIRE PROTECTION COMPONENT LOCATION 24/28

24/28 MENU

On the A318 the SDF is performed by two CIDS Directors which are located
in zone 127 on the aft electronics rack 80 VU.
The two CIDS Director SDFs supervise smoke detectors installed in the cargo
compartment and in the lavatory.

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FIRE PROTECTION SPECIFIC FUNCTION 25/28

25/28 MENU

In case of APU FIRE detected on ground, an auto-extinguishing system will

shut down automatically the APU.
The auto-extinguishing system can be tested through the maintenance test
panel located on the overhead panel.

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FDU
FDU 1,
1, 22 &
& APU
APU

AEVC
AEVC

SDCU
SDCU
CFDIU
CFDIU

FIRE PROTECTION MAINTENANCE/TEST FACILITIES 26/28

26/28 MENU

The Fire Detection Unit (FDU) processes signals issued from the sensing
element responder and continuously transmits messages to the CFDIU.
The Avionics Equipment Ventilation Computer (AEVC) tests the smoke
detector of the avionics compartment upon manual test indication from the
CFDIU.
The SDCU supervises smoke detectors installed in the cargo compartment and
in the lavatory.
Information of faulty equipment is signaled to the CFDIU.

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FDU
FDU 1,
1, 22 &
& APU
APU

AEVC
AEVC

CIDS
CIDS
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR CFDIU
CFDIU
SDF
SDF 11 &
& 22

FIRE PROTECTION MAINTENANCE/TEST FACILITIES 27/28

27/28 MENU

On the A318 the two CIDS Director SDFs supervise smoke detectors installed
in the cargo compartment and in the lavatory.

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FIRE PROTECTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 28/28

28/28 MENU EXIT

When you work on aircraft, make sure that you obey all the AMM safety
procedures. This will prevent injury to persons and /or damage to the aircraft.
Here is an overview of main safety precautions relative to the fire protection
system.
Do not try to open or repair the smoke detectors, the detector contains
radioactive substances. Only workshops authorized by the manufacturer can do
work on the smoke detectors.
Be very careful when you move a filled fire extinguisher bottle a heavy shock
could cause percussion.
Do not touch the frangible disc inside the fire extinguisher bottle unless it is
broken (cartridge fired). You could damage the frangible disc or break it.
The accidental firing of the extinguisher bottle can cause serious injury to
persons who work or are in the close proximity.
If you remove the fire extinguisher bottles in a closed hangar, make sure that
there is a flow of new air in the hangar.
The cartridge is an explosive device. To prevent explosion of the cartridge
install the applicable protective device. This will protect the electrical
connector of the cartridge. Do not use a foil shunt.
Make sure that the maximum permitted life of the cartridge is longer than the
time to the next scheduled inspection.
Do not remove/install the discharge head with the cartridge installed. You must
always remove and install the discharge head in a workshop and never on the
aircraft.

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GENERAL SYSTEM INTRODUCTION

SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (eng & APU)

ECAM PAGE

PANEL LOCATION (eng & APU)

CONTROL AND INDICATING

SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (avionic compt)

compt)

PANEL LOCATION (avionic compt)

compt)

SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (cargo & lavatory)

SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (cabin)

COMPONENT LOCATION

SPECIFIC FUNCTION

MAINTENANCE / TEST FACILITIES

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

EXIT RETURN TO THE LESSON

FIRE PROTECTION MENU 29/28

29/28 MENU

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