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PRODUCT DATA
JANUARY 2003
ENGINE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
T w o f i r e e x t i n g u i s h e r c o n t a i n e r s a r e
located on the aft side of the baggage
compartment rear bulkhead. The No.1 and
N o . 2 b o t t l e s h a v e d i s c h a r g e t u b e s
connected to both engine compartments.
Each container holds approximately 0.983
liters (60 cubic inches) of Halon charged
w i t h 4 , 1 3 4 k P a ( 6 0 0 p s i ) n i t r o g e n .
Electrically activated squibs permit each
bottles' contents to be directed into either
engine compartment. In the event of an
engine fire warning indication, ARMING
that engines' system will automatically
close the selected engines' fuel shut-off
valve and bleed air valve, and connect the
AGENT RELEASE switch to both bottles'
discharge valve for that engine. Either or
both bottles may then be discharged to the
a f f e c t e d e n g i n e c o m p a r t m e n t . A
transparent port on either side of the aft
fuselage allows inspection of the bottles
pressure gages.
ENGINE FIRE BOTTLE AND
DISTRIBUTION LINES
[INSIDE AFT EQUIPMENT CMPT]
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