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PRODUCT DATA
JANUARY 2003
ENGINE DECK
T h e e n g i n e c o m p a r t m e n t d e c k s a r e
constructed of titanium, with aluminum
alloy support beams and serve as the lower
firewalls.
ENGINE FIRE DETECTION
Powerplant fire detection is accomplished
b y t w o i n d e p e n d e n t c o n t i n u o u s l o o p
detection systems, one on each engine
compartments' engine deck. Each system
h a s a w a r n i n g l i g h t a n d t e s t s w i t c h .
R e s i s t a n c e o f t h e s e m i - c o n d u c t o r
d e t e c t i o n e l e m e n t d e c r e a s e s w i t h
temperature rise, which allows current to
flow between the wire conductor and the
stainless steel tube, illuminating the engine
fire warning light.
1. Fire detector element
2. Flexible cable assembly
3. Fire detector amplifier
4. Fire warning light
5. Stainless steel tube
6. Semi-conductor
7. Center wire conductor
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