Airbus 26 A300 A310 Fire Protection
Airbus 26 A300 A310 Fire Protection
Airbus 26 A300 A310 Fire Protection
Fire Protection
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FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEMS - GENERAL
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The Fire Protection Systems on the FedEx Airbus Fleet are designed to
detect, warn and extinguish a fire in either Main Engine Nacelle Number
1 or 2. Each Engine Fire Protection Fire Detection Control Unit (FDCU)
provides detection and warnings to the Flight Compartment Overhead
Panel. The Fire Warning Module(s) for Engine 1/FIN 39WD and Engine
2/FIN 40WD (A300/A310) have features for detection, control,
extinguishing and testing the respective system. Each FDCU has BITE
features for testing and troubleshooting the respective engine system.
The APU Fire Protection System consist of a Fire Warning Control
Module/FIN 20WG (A300/A310) on the Flight Compartment Overhead
Panel. A Fire Extinguishing Bottle/FIN 11WF (A300/A310) in the
Fuselage Tail Section located on the forward face of Fuselage Frame
(FR95) (A300/A310). The system detects, warns, and extinguishes fire
automatically on the ground and manual mode of extinguishing during
flight conditions. BITE features are provided on the APU FDCU/FIN
13WG located on Shelf 91VU in the Electronic Rack 90VU in the
Avionics Compartment (A300/A310).
The Cockpit and Main Bay Smoke Detection System both utilize the
same Warning Light (AVIONICS SMOKE). The Minimum Equipment
Bay Smoke Detection System provides smoke warnings on the Flight
Compartment Overhead Circuit Breaker (CB) Panel 22VU in the
MINIMUM EQUIPT BAY CB area. The System(s) detect smoke in the
Electronic Equipment Cooling Ducts expelled by malfunctioning
equipment boxes due to internal component or electrical failures.
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LOWER
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The Fire Protection Systems Circuit Breaker (CB) Panels on the A300 and A310
aircraft have differences on Panel Locations, Panel Numbers and specific CB
function items. The CB Panels are located in the Flight Compartment area.
The A300/A310 CB Panel 22VU has the following CBs on them for the Fire
Protection Systems on each model of aircraft:
The A300-600 aircraft do not have any Configuration 1 and 2 as defined on the
A310-Series in the FedEx Airbus Fleets. The A310-Series aircraft have
Configuration(s) 1 and 2 due to the mix of Airbus Industries Manufacturers Serial
Number (MSN) within the FedEx Airbus Fleets (A300/A310). The following
aircraft have CB Monitoring of the Fire Protection Systems CBs:
Also, located on Panel 22VU in the MIN EQPT BAY SUPPLY CB area are the
following CBs for the A300/A310 aircraft:
Panel 22VU
ENG FIRE DET/ENG 1 LOOP A and LOOP B (Two CBs) and WARN
(One CB)
ENG FIRE DET/ENG 2 LOOP A and LOOP B (Two CBs) and WARN
(One CB)
Panel 131VU
The other Fire Protection System Panels on the A300 and A310 aircraft have
different Panel Number(s) and Location of Panel Area(s):
Some of the Fire Protection Systems CBs are monitored to detect CBs which
have been Open or Left Open for flight and/or ground condition(s) by
maintenance personnel. The CB Monitoring System performs these functions to
alert flight or ground crews of these conditions. The Airbus Aircraft Maintenance
Manual (AMM) ATA Chapter 31-69-00 provides information on the CB Monitoring
System for Description, Operation, Test and Adjustment.
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ENG FIRE DET - ENG 1 and ENG 2 - LOOP A (Two CBs) For A/C 401
405, 407 - 414
ENG FIRE DET - ENG 1 and ENG 2 - LOOP B (Two CBs) For A/C 401
405, 407 - 414
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ENGINE FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEM
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1.
Two identical ENG Fire Control Modules (Panels)/FIN 39WD (Engine 1) and
40WD (Engine 2) with fire handles are provided for control of Fire Detection and
Extinguishing.
The lights extinguish when the temperature, detected by the Fire Loops,
decrease below the warning threshold or lowest level which warning
occurred.
Both Engine Fire Protection Systems are energized when the DC ESS BUS is
powered from various sources. Electrical power can be provided for fire
extinguishing operation from the DC NORMAL BUS FIN1PP to the DC ESS BUS
FIN3PP and from the three Aircraft Batteries (BAT 1/FIN 10PE, BAT 2/FIN 9PE
and BAT 3/FIN 8PE). Also, from the AC ESS BUS (AC ESS BUS1/FIN 3XP1)
(A300/A310). The main bus for electrical power is the DC ESS BUS.
IN :
PULLED
WING ANTI ICE VALVES (Two Normal and two Alternate Valves on
each Wing (A300/A310)
ENG ANTI ICE VALVE (Valve will CLOSE due to loss of pneumatic
pressure supply. FAULT Light will illuminate.)
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AGENT 1 or 2 PUSHBUTTON
The Pushbutton Switches (PBsw) controls the ignition of the Squibs and
discharging of the Fire Extinguishing Bottle. The PBsw is ARMED only when
the related ENG FIRE Handle is pulled:
MOMENTARILY PRESSED
With ENG FIRE Handle pulled, the selected Squib (AGENT 1 or 2) is
ignited for fire bottle discharge.
RELEASED
The Squibs (Agent 1 or 2) electrical circuit is de-energized.
SQUIB
The White color light illuminates when the ENG FIRE Handle is pulled to
identify the respective AGENT 1 or 2 PBsw to be activated to discharge
the Fire Bottle. During SQUIB TEST, the light illuminates to indicate a
successful test of the squib electrical circuit.
DISCH
The Amber color DISCH Light illuminates when the related Fire
Extinguisher Bottle is discharged.
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LOOP A or B PUSHBUTTON
The PBsw allows activation of aural and visual warnings when a fire
(FIRE) or fault (LOOP) signal is generated by the Fire Detection
Control Box (FDCU) for the related LOOP:
Released Out
Fire Warnings are canceled:
LOOP B Light remains illuminated
ECAM is momentarily activated (MASTER CAUTION
Light illuminates and flashes)
After a few seconds:
LOOP B Light extinguishes
6.
NOTE: The Red Light will illuminate in three situations: Light Test/Fire
Conditions/Disagreement of HP SOV Position (ON or OFF).
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MTT M540000 / R3.3 01AUG01
For Training Purposes Only
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NOTE
FedEx A310 Aircraft Registration Number(s) N410FE thru N414FE have the
Warning Light Display Panel (WLDP) installed. The WLDPs will remain installed
till further notice per FedEx Aircraft Engineering Department/Memphis.
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The Engine Fire Detection System on the A300-600 and A310-Series Engines
has various Loops and Component Locations. Both types of aircraft use the
Systron Donner System (Manufacturer of System type) on the General Electric
(GE) CF6-80C2A5F (FADEC) (A300), GE CF6-80A3 (A310) and Pratt & Whitney
(PW) JT9D-7R4 Series (A310) engines.
The A300 GE Engine Fire Loops consist of four A Loops and four B Loops
that are connected to the Engine Fire Detection Control Unit (FDCU) in parallel:
Pylon Element
Core Element
Fan Element
The A310 PW Engine Fire Loops consist of three A Loops and three B Loops
that are connected to the Engine FDCU in parallel:
Pylon Element
Both FDCU Engine 1 and 2 Circuit Breakers (CBs) are located on CB Panel
22VU MIN EQPT BAY SUPPLY area. The CBs for ENG FIRE DET are:
DESCRIPTION
Each Engine Fire Protection System is comprised of:
One Fire Detection Control Unit (FDCU) Engine 1/FIN 11WD and Engine
2/FIN 12WD are installed in the Electronic Rack 90VU/Shelf 96VU in the
Minimum Equipment Bay (A300//A310).
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GE CF6-80C2A5F (FADEC)
MTT M540000 / R3.3 01AUG01
For Training Purposes Only
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The Engine Fire Detection System on the A300-600 and A310-Series Engines
has various Loops and Component Locations. Both types of aircraft use the
Systron Donner System (Manufacturer of System type) on the General Electric
(GE) CF6-80C2A5F (FADEC) (A300), GE CF6-80A3 (A310) and Pratt & Whitney
(PW) JT9D-7R4 Series (A310) engines.
The A300 GE Engine Fire Loops consist of four A Loops and four B Loops
that are connected to the Engine Fire Detection Control Unit (FDCU) in parallel:
Pylon Element
Core Element
Fan Element
The A310 PW Engine Fire Loops consist of three A Loops and three B Loops
that are connected to the Engine FDCU in parallel:
Pylon Element
Both FDCU Engine 1 and 2 Circuit Breakers (CBs) are located on CB Panel
22VU MIN EQPT BAY SUPPLY area. The CBs for ENG FIRE DET are:
DESCRIPTION
Each Engine Fire Protection System is comprised of:
One Fire Detection Control Unit (FDCU) Engine 1/FIN 11WD and Engine
2/FIN 12WD are installed in the Electronic Rack 90VU/Shelf 96VU in the
Minimum Equipment Bay (A300//A310).
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PW JT9D-7R4
GE CF6-80A3
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The Fire Detection Control Unit (FDCU) process signals from the Fire
Loop Responders and will provide warnings to the Aircraft Fire Warning
Circuits. These circuits control the appropriate crew warning.
The FAULT Circuit which detects any fault occurring at the Fire
Sensing Element/Responder level:
Gas Leakage
Loss of an Electrical Signal
The FIRE Circuit provides the fire warning to the ECAM System for
ECAM Activation in the Flight Compartment.
The FDCU for Engine 1 (FIN 39WD) and 2 (FIN 40WD) are located in
the Electronic Rack 90VU on Shelf 96VU (Minimum Equipment Bay) in
the Avionics Compartment or Bay.
A Test Instructions Placard is provided on the front face of each FDCU
for Detection LOOP troubleshooting purposes or checking the integrity of
the respective A or B LOOPs during BITE Check.
Note
Deactivation of Circuit Breakers are not required to conduct BITE Check
on the FDCUs during testing, refer to the Airbus Maintenance Manual
(AMM) for proper procedures.
The FDCU has a FAULT circuit for each loop, separated from the FIRE
Warning Circuit. This enables the crew to be aware of any Fire Sensing
Element faulty operation:
The FDCU has only one electrical connector of the NAS 1599 type for
connection to the system.
The FDCU (One per Engine) comprises two Control Cards which
process a signal sent from the Fire Sensing Element Responders.
Note
The APU FIRE Warning is also activated when both Pushbutton
Switches (PBsw) (LOOP A and LOOP B) are selected OFF and the
FDCU generates a fire signal related to both LOOP A and LOOP B.
Test Circuit Used For Maintenance Purposes
In the case of FAULT is noted that the operation of a LOOP Test, it is
possible to discriminate between the FDCU and the Fire Sensing
Elements without disconnecting the Responders.
On the face of the FDCU are installed:
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Main Engine 1 and 2 Fire Detection Control Unit (FDCU) - Component Location
FIN 39WD
FIN 40WD
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Main Engine 1 and 2 Fire System - Systron Donner Fire Sensing Element
OPERATION
The Fire Sensing Element for Alarms and Faults Detection has three
different conditions that are monitored for fire warning activation. The
Fire Control Warning Units process the different Alarms and Faults
condition(s) for Engine 1 and 2. The condition after processing is sent to
the ECAM System for further processing in ECAM Activation.
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Main Engine 1 and 2 Fire System - Systron Donner Fire Sensing Element
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GENERAL
The Fire Extinguishing System is activated when the Fire and Overheat
Detection System detects a fire. The system has two main effects:
To extinguish, at its early stages, any fire occurring in the Engine
Nacelle protected areas following excessive overheat or flammable
fluid leaks that would endanger the aircraft safety.
To prevent engine fire from spreading by isolating the engine from
the rest of the aircraft. This is achieved by closing various supplies:
Hot Pneumatic Bleed Air
Airframe Fuel Supply to the Engine Fuel System
DESCRIPTION
These Extinguishing Bottles are located in the aft part of the Engine
Pylon Assembly. They are connected to the Extinguishing System also
located in the Engine Pylon Assembly.
The two spherical bottles are High Rate Discharge (HRD) type.
Volume 630 Cubic Inches (10.3 Liters)
Contain 16 Pounds/Lbs (7.26 Kilograms/KGS) of
Bromotrifluoromethane (CBrF3) (Halon 1301) type agent.
Bottles are pressurized with agent to One Pound/Lb (2.205 KG) of
gaseous nitrogen.
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When the fire detection control unit generates a fire or a fault signal
related to one or both loops, warnings appear in the cockpit to alert the
crew.
Both LOOP lights (or one if only one LOOP pushbutton switch is
selected ON) on the ENG FIRE panel.
The ECAM
FIRE WARNING
LOOP WARNING
The FIRE warning appears when the fire detection control unit
generates:
The LOOP warning appears when the fire detection control unit
generates:
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A fire signal related to only one loop with both pushbutton switches
LOOP A and LOOP B selected ON, or
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EXTINGUISHING PROCEDURE
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FILAMENTS
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Outboard Side
Inboard Side
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WARNING
NOTE
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
REMOVAL INFORMATION
Ensure maintenance work area is clear of all foreign objects, tools and
other miscellaneous items.
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FW
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APU FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEM
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NOTE
The APU Fire Extinguishing System has a Single Fire Extinguisher Bottle
located forward of Fuselage Frame (FR) 95. Access to the bottle is
gained through Access Panel 313AL.
Prior to conducting BITE Check on the APU Fire Detection Control Unit
(FDCU) FIN 13WG, pull Circuit Breakers (CBs) A61/FIN 2WF (Squib B)
and B61/FIN 1WF (Squib A) to prevent accidentally firing the APU Fire
Extinguisher Bottle Discharge Cartridge Filaments.
The DC ESS Bus through DC ESS Bus Sub Bus powers the two squibs
or filaments.
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FIN 13WG
FR 95
WARNING
FWD
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The APU is equipped with a fire detection system which consists of:
two identical detection loops (A and B) mounted in parallel
and a fire detection control unit
When the fire detection control unit generates a fire or a fault signal
related to one or both loops, warnings appear in the cockpit to alert the
crew. The APU fire warning system generates two different warnings:
The FIRE warning (Red)
The LOOP warning (Amber)
Each detection loop consists of one sensing element located in the APU
compartment.
FIRE WARNING
When a sensing element is subject to heat, a signal is transmitted to a
warning system as soon as a preset level of temperature is reached.
The FIRE warning appears when the fire detection control unit
generates:
A fire signal related to both loops A and B, or
A fire signal related to the loop A or B when only the respective
pushbutton switch LOOP A or LOOP B is selected ON, or
A fault signal related to both loop A and loop B, provided both
pushbutton switches LOOP A and LOOP B are selected ON.
A break in a loop will not affect the warning system; therefore, fire
protection is maintained. However, the test will indicate a loop failure.
The LOOP warning devices are:
The LOOP A (or LOOP B) LIGHTS ON THE APU fire panel.
The ECAM
LOOP WARNING
The LOOP warning appears when the fire detection control unit
generates:
A fire signal related to only one loop with both pushbutton switches
LOOP A and LOOP B selected ON, or
A fault signal related to only one loop.
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3.
2.
The APU FIRE handle has two positions. An APU FIRE warning light
is integrated into the handle.
IN
Normal position, mechanically locked
ACTIVATED
Pulling the handle electrically causes:
APU automatic shutdown
APU BLEED VALVE closure
BLEED AIR X FEED VALVE closure (if in auto position)
APU GEN cut off
FUEL APU FIRE VALVE closure
APU ISOL VALVE (Fuel) closure
CRC silencing and LOOP light extinction, SQUIB light
illumination.
4.
AGENT PUSHBUTTON
The pushbutton controls the ignition of the squib and resultant
discharge of fire extinguisher bottle.
The pushbutton is armed only when the APU FIRE handle is pulled.
5.
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Note
The APU FIRE Light illuminates RED color and are accompanied by an
External Warning Horn when an APU Fire is detected. The External
Warning Horn is located in the aft upper left hand corner of the Nose
Landing Gear Wheel Well.
The Pushbutton Switch can be activated only when the aircraft is on the
Ground. The purpose is to shutdown the APU in the event of a fuel spill
during Refueling or Defueling Operation, or when required for other
reasons requiring emergency shutdown of the APU.
The 110VU Panel does not have an APU FIRE Light installed on the
panel for APU Fire Indication. The Pushbutton Switch is located on the
forward lower corner of Panel 110VU.
The APU Fire Warning Light will extinguish after the Fire is extinguished
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FWD
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NOTE
A 3 0 0 CBS 1 W F A N D 2 W F A R E
LOCATED ON MAIN CBs PANEL
131VU ON THE FLIGHT T DECK
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NOTE
A300 CBS 1 W F A N D 2 W F A R E
LOCATED ON MAIN CBs PANEL
131VU ON THE FLIGHT T DECK
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Depicted below are the various warnings displayed in the Flight Compartment in the
event of an APU FIRE or FIRE LOOP FAULT occurs. Also shown are the different
Flight Phases at which the warnings will or will not be displayed.
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AVIONICS SMOKE
DETECTION SYSTEM
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Three Duct Smoke Detectors are installed on Air Extraction Ducts of the
following racks and equipment (A300/A310):
DESCRIPTION
Monitored Rack
or Equipment
Number of
Detectors
Warning Light
Designation
Location
SMOKE
Essential CB
Panel
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Detection is carried out by Duct Smoke Detectors that are of the
ionization type and composed of:
A Measurement Chamber in which enters the air to be analyzed
A reference resistor
The chamber is ionized by a source of extremely low radioactivity.
When Smoke Gases enter the detector, they modify the balance
between the
resistor and the ionized chamber which causes a variation from
the detector normal voltage.
From the Reference Setting Threshold of the Measurement
chamber, the Detector Inner Electronic Circuit sends a signal to
the corresponding Flight Compartment Warning.
Detectors are self-contained units that have an Electrical
Connector and Test Receptacle Connector on the unit.
The Smoke Detector Units are directly connected (Without
Intermediate Control Unit) to the Flight Compartment.
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The Smoke Detector Unit FIN 11WA will provide a signal to ECAM
System for activation and illuminate the AVIONICS SMOKE Warning
Light on ELEC PWR Panel 424VU on the Flight Compartment
Overhead Panel.
AIRCRAFT BATTERIES
Aircraft Batteries (Number 1, 2 and 3)
Note: The Battery Smoke Detection System has been
deactivated and removed per FedEx Engineering Dept
FLIGHT COMPARTMENT
(COCKPIT or FLIGHT DECK) Smoke Detector Unit FIN 13WA
There are additional component(s) that are not listed above in the
Avionics Bay that can also cause smoke condition(s) and be detected
by the Smoke Detector Units.
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The following CBs are located in the MIN EQPT BAY SUPPLY panel
area:
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PANEL 22VU
MTT M540000 / R3.3 01AUG01
For Training Purposes Only
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A300 / Some A310 Lower Cargo Compartment Smoke Detection System - Schematic
Note
No FWD Cargo
Heat System
FROM HOT AIR
SUPPLY MANIFOLD
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Note
With FWD Cargo
Heat System
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Some A310 Lower Cargo Compartment - Smoke and Loop Warning System
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Ten Detector
(5 Loops)
Configuration No FWD Heat
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Ten Detector
(5 Loops)
Configuration with
FWD Cargo Heat
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Some A310 Lower Cargo Compartment - Ten (10) Smoke Detector System
GENERAL
The Cargo Compartment Smoke Detection System consists of Ten
Ionization Smoke Detectors installed in the Cargo Compartment Ceiling,
One Smoke Detection Control Unit FIN 18WH that uses AND/OR Logic
according to the Detector Connection.
SMOKE DETECTION CONTROL UNIT
The Ten-Channel Control Unit is common to the Ten Smoke Detectors
of the three Lower Cargo Compartments. The front face of the Smoke
Detection Control Unit provides for:
Eleven Annunciator Lights indicating any failure in any Smoke
Detectors
Circuitry or in the Control Unit Supply
One TEST Pushbutton Switch (PBsw) for Light Testing
One RESET PBsw for resetting the system in case ELEC & CARGO
COMPT SMOKE DET/CONTROL UNIT Annunciator on
Maintenance Panel 471VU indicates a FAULT.
The Smoke Detection Control Unit is located in the Avionics Bay, on the
Electronics Rack 90VU, Shelf 96VU Minimum Equipment Bay. The Bay
is a sealed compartment area for cooling and smoke detection
purposes.
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1.
2.
3.
Note: Some A310 aircraft have four LOOPS (Two A and Two B)
in the FWD Cargo Bay, four LOOPS (Two A and Two B) in the
AFT Cargo Bay and two LOOPS (A and B) in the BULK Cargo
Bay. Total of 10 LOOPS.
Note
ISOL VALVE FAULT (Isolation Valve Fault) Light illuminates on the Air
Conditioning COMPT TEMP Panel 437VU for the Bulk Cargo Bay
Isolation Valve is re-positioned to the CLOSE position during the TEST.
The Isolation Valve must be RESET after the TEST to the OPEN
position and can be checked on the RH ECAM AIR COND Page for the
proper position after reset is accomplished.
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3
4
5
MAINTENANCE PANEL
PANEL 494VU
MTT M540000 / R3.3 01AUG01
For Training Purposes Only
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2.
3.
4.
5.
LOOP A
A detectors and circuits are tested
LOOP B
B detectors and circuits are tested
Released
The test sequence is deactivated
TEST
The light comes on White when the smoke test selector is in any
test position other than NORM FLT.
The NORM FLT position deactivates the test functions. The TEST
light in the PTT pushbutton is off.
6.
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Aircraft equipped with the Warning Light Display Panel (WLDP) will
illuminate the Amber color LOOP Light on the WLDP (On A310
Aircraft/N401FE to N414FE). Lower Logic Diagram in the illustration.
The SMOKE Warning Logic Illustration on the opposite page shows the
various warnings in the Flight Compartment in the event that smoke is
detected in the MAIN DECK, FWD COMPT, AFT & BULK, DISCH
AGENT 2, AVIONICS, and MINIMUM EQUIPMENT BAY ventilation
ducts or areas.
The Aural Warning is an audible Single Chime (SC) sound on the two
loudspeakers located on the Flight Compartment ceiling area above
Captain and First Officer Seats.
Aircraft equipped with the Warning Light Display Panel (WLDP) on the
Center Pedestal located between the Captain and FO crew positions,
will illuminate the Red color SMOKE Light on the WLDP (On A310
Aircraft/N401FE to N414FE). Upper Logic Diagram in the illustration.
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Some A310 Aircraft have one Large Bottle filled with 70 Pounds (31.75
KGS) and one small bottle with 23 Pounds (10.45 KGS) of Extinguishing
Agent. Both bottles regardless of the two Large Bottles (A300/Some
A310) or one Large and one Small Bottle (Some A310 Only)
Configuration each have a Pressure Relief Valve. The valves are
connected to the FWD Cargo Compartment Spray Nozzles through armor
braided flexible hoses and rigid pipelines.
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A300 / Some A310 Lower Cargo Compartment Fire Bottles with Flow Metering
NOTE
FLOW METERING SYSTEM
DESIGNED FOR ETOPS OPERATION
ETOPS= EXTENDED RANGE OPERATIONS
MTT M540000 / R3.3 01AUG01
For Training Purposes Only
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Some A310 Lower Cargo Compartment Fire Bottles with Flow Metering
Configuration 01
NOTE
Configuration 02
Two Large Bottles
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Some A310 Lower Cargo Compartment Fire Bottles with Flow Metering
Configuration 01
One large and one small bottle
Configuration 02
Two large bottles
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Some A310 Lower Cargo Compartment Fire Protection Panels - Ten (10) Detector System
MONITORING AND INDICATING
The CARGO COMPT SMOKE DET Panel 433VU on the Flight
Compartment Overhead Panel are located three SMOKE Red color
Warning Lights, six LOOP/OFF PBsw(s) corresponding to the Four
Smoke Detectors in the FWD and AFT Cargo Bays, and Two Smoke
Detectors in the BULK Cargo Bay.
A LOOP TEST PBsw enables the Test System to check for electrical
continuity of the Smoke Detectors and associated circuitry to be tested
on the Maintenance Panel 472VU, where are located one ELEC &
CARGO COMPT SMOKE DET/CONTROL UNIT Annunciator indicating
any FAULT in the operation of the electronic unit:
Ten-position Smoke Detector Test Selector Switch common to
Avionic and Cargo Compartment Smoke Detectors.
PTT PBsw Enabling Circuit selected by the Test Selector Switch to
be tested.
PTT PBsw is ON in any position to be tested and is OFF in Normal
Flight Position (NORM FLT ).
LOOP Selector Switch (LOOP A or B).
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After a test with negative result, a spurious warning or a nondetection, the faulty detector will be isolated by the switches
Check of the Control Unit-to-MW LOOP by testing each detector
with the selector switches
Check of the detection function on one LOOP A or B and of MW
SMOKE connection select A channel for FWD Cargo Compartment
Detection (LOOP A PBsw Pressed-In and LOOP B Released-Out)
and press LOOP TEST PBsw.
LOOP A, SMOKE (Panel) SMOKE (NM) are triggered for the
FWD cargo compartment
LOOP A, LOOP B, SMOKE (Panel), SMOKE (MW) are triggered
for the AFT and BULK Cargo Compartments.
Select B channel for the FWD Cargo Compartment Detection
(LOOP A Released-Out and LOOP B Pressed-In) and Press
LOOP TEST PBsw.
LOOP B SMOKE (Panel), SMOKE (MW) are triggered for the
FWD Cargo Bay
LOOP A, LOOP B, SMOKE (Panel) and SMOKE (MW) are
triggered for the AFT and BULK cargo compartments.
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A300 / Some A310 Lower Cargo Compartment Smoke Detection - Controls and Indications
FWD/AFT & BULK SMOKE Lights (red)
Illuminates when smoke is detected by any detector in the FWD or (AFT
& BULK) cargo compartment.
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MTT M540000 / R3.3 01AUG01
For Training Purposes Only
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Some A310 Lower CARGO COMPT SMOKE DET Panel 433 VU - Ten (10) Detector System
DESCRIPTION
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AGENT 1
The Squib of Extinguisher Bottle 1 is ignited for discharge to the
affected Cargo Compartment (FWD or AFT/BULK)
AGENT 2
The Squib of Extinguisher Bottle 2 is ignited for discharge to
The affected Cargo Compartment (FWD or AFT/BULK), if the
AGENT Switch has been initially selected to AGENT 1
NEUTRAL (CENTER POSITION)
Discharge Heads on Bottle 1 and 2 are de-energized
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Some A310 Lower CARGO COMPT SMOKE DET Control Panel 433 VU
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The main deck cargo compartment smoke detection system consists of:
Twenty ionization smoke detectors installed at floor level.
A sniffer pipe system connecting smoke detectors to the avionics
cooling air extraction system.
Three smoke detection control units which take into account
AND/OR logics according to detectors connection.
An indicating monitoring and testing assembly:
to show warnings
to check the detection and monitoring circuits.
DESCRIPTION
Principle
Detection is carried out by duct smoke detectors which are of the
ionization type. The duct smoke detectors are installed in pairs at cargo
compartment floor level and located as follows:
Six detectors in the MID1 cargo compartment: Two at the front, two
at the center and two at the rear of the compartment.
Six detectors in the MID2 cargo compartment: Two at the front, two
at the center and two at the rear of the compartment.
Eight in the AFT cargo compartment: Two at the front, two at the
center, two at the rear and two at the external rear of the
compartment.
COMPONENT LOCATION
FIN
1WU
2WU
3WU
4WU
5WU
6WU
7WU
8WU
9WU
10WU
11WU
12WU
13WU
14WU
15WU
16WU
17WU
18WU
19WU
20WU
FUNCTIONAL DESIGNATION
DET A2 COMPT SMOKE, MIDDLE 1 CARGO
DET A1 COMPT SMOKE, MIDDLE 1 CARGO
DET B2 COMPT SMOKE, MIDDLE 1 CARGO
DET B1 COMPT SMOKE, MIDDLE 1 CARGO
DET A1 COMPT SMOKE, MIDDLE 2 CARGO
DET A3 COMPT SMOKE, MIDDLE 1 CARGO
DET B1 COMPT SMOKE, MIDDLE 2 CARGO
DET B3 COMPT SMOKE, MIDDLE 1 CARGO
DET A3 COMPT SMOKE, MIDDLE 2 CARGO
DET A2 COMPT SMOKE, MIDDLE 2 CARGO
DET B3 COMPT SMOKE, MIDDLE 2 CARGO
DET B2 COMPT SMOKE, MIDDLE 2 CARGO
DET A2 COMPT SMOKE, AFT CARGO
DET A1 COMPT SMOKE, AFT CARGO
DET B2 COMPT SMOKE, AFT CARGO
DET B1 COMPT SMOKE, AFT CARGO
DET A4 COMPT SMOKE, AFT CARGO
DET A3 COMPT SMOKE, AFT CARGO
DET B4 COMPT SMOKE, AFT CARGO
DET B3 COMPT SMOKE, AFT CARGO
For each zone, the detectors are connected to a smoke detection control
unit located in the Avionics Compartment, LH electronics rack 80VU
Each detector pair operates according to the dual loop logic of the
corresponding control unit.
In each pair, a detector is for LOOP A and the other for LOOP B.
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A300/A310 Main Deck Cargo Compartment Smoke Detection Control Unit - Component Location
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Filter
Suction
Flow
B Loop
A Loop
MTT M540000 / R3.3 01AUG01
For Training Purposes Only
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A300 MID 1 / MID 2 / AFT MDCC Smoke Detection and Loop System
In normal operation, MAIN DECK CARGO COMPT SMOKE DET/LOOP
A and LOOP B pushbutton switches are pressed in and extinguished. If
there is smoke, smoke detector A triggers LOOP A warning light, smoke
detector B triggers LOOP B and illumination of both triggers SMOKE
warning light on the overhead panel with :
On CAPT and F/O main instrument panels 3VU and 5VU, MASTER
WARN warning lights come on.
triggering of the repetitive chime
triggering of the R ECAM display unit (system display) and L ECAM
display unit (warning display)
closure of :
bulk cargo ventilation
pack 2 if pack 2 is on
two isolation valves
hot air supply.
opening of bypass valve
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A300 MID 1 & 2 MDCC Detection and Loop System - Warning Logic
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A300 MID 1/MID 2/AFT MDCC Smoke Detection and Loop System
Confirmation of one of the two possibilities is obtained by pressing the
corresponding OFF switch to release itIt must come on while LOOP
warning light goes offAfter that carry out test of the other loop (B)
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If the test indicates a faulty operation, i.eif LOOP warning light of the
other loop (B1, B2 or B3 or B4 (if installed)) remains off, it means
that at least one smoke detector of that loop do not function and
consequently that detection through the first loop is correct : it is the
case of a true warningThe faulty smoke detector will be isolated by
means of the ten-position smoke detector test selector switch on the
maintenance panel.
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A300 Aft MDCC Smoke Detection and Loop System - Warning Logic
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the SMOKE warning. When only one Smoke Detector senses SMOKE,
only LOOP Warning Light of the corresponding Loop is triggered on the
Flight Compartment Overhead Panel on MAIN DECK CARGO SMOKE
DET Panel 433VU.
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The system has four connecting points for cargo containers. Two are
located at STA1446/FR20 (A300/A310), one at the left and one at the
right sidewall. Another one is located at STA1923/FR29 (A300) STA1393/FR19 (A310) at the left sidewall.
The connections between these connecting points and the cargo
containers are realized by flexible rubber hoses and quick-disconnect
couplings. When not in use, the rubber hoses are fixed in stowage
positions located next to the connecting points. The stowage positions
consist each of a quick disconnect blanked on one side which is
mounted on a bracket at the sidewall.
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between the fire extinguisher bottles and the cargo containers is realized
by fire extinguishing lines consisting of tubes, flexible hoses and quick
disconnects. A multi-way valve enables the operator to choose between
three cargo container configurations.
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The system has four connecting points for cargo containers. Two are
located at STA1446/FR20 (A300/A310), one at the left and one at the
right sidewall. Another one is located at STA1923/FR29 (A300) STA1393/FR19 (A310) at the left sidewall.
The connections between these connecting points and the cargo
containers are realized by flexible rubber hoses and quick-disconnect
couplings. When not in use, the rubber hoses are fixed in stowage
positions located next to the connecting points. The stowage positions
consist each of a quick disconnect blanked on one side which is
mounted on a bracket at the sidewall.
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The positions are visually indicated. A placard next to the valve shows
the lever positions in relation to the cargo container arrangement
The pressure gage is divided into three zones: a red area 'RECHARGE,'
a green area and another red area 'OVERCHARGE.' The green area
shows the correct filling condition at approx. 150 PSI (10.3 bar).
Operation
After receipt of a smoke warning signal on cockpit overhead warning
panel 448VU, one or more fire extinguisher bottles must be manually
activated. The lever of the multi-way valve must be in the required
position and the flexible hoses must be connected to the connecting
points of the fire extinguishing lines and the cargo containers.
An information label which informs the operator how to use and to check
the fire extinguisher bottle is bonded to the container bottle. When
correctly filled, the bottle contains 14 lbs. (6.35 kg) Halon 1211
extinguishing agent.
Multi-way Valve
The multi-way valve is a four-position selector valve with three inlet and
three outlet ports. The valve is manually operated by a pivoted lever.
The four possible positions are:
When the safety pin is removed, the release handle at the top of the fire
extinguisher bottle can be pulled. The extinguishing agent then flows
through the multi-way valve into the chosen cargo container.
All Containers
Container 1
Container 2
Container 3
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the related cargo container is realized by flexible rubber hoses via quick
disconnect couplings.
The fire extinguishing lines are designed to release the extinguishing
agent from one fire extinguisher bottle into a cargo container within
approx. 20s.
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