Block 5: ALSS/EGRESS-E. Fire Detection/Suppression

Question 1

What does the fire detection system monitor?

Answer 1

The AMAD, APU, and engine bays for fires or overheat conditions.

Question 2

What does the fire detection system provide the pilot?

Answer 2

Audible and visual warnings of the fire or overheat conditions.

Question 3

What does the fire extinguishing system do?

Answer 3

Uses a single fire extinguisher tank with three distribution lines, one for the APU and one for each of the engine/AMAD bays. The system is a one shot, one bay system.

Question 4

What does DBFSS stand for?

Answer 4

Dry Bay Fire Suppression System

Question 5

Is the DBFSS only installed in the F/A-18E/F aircraft?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

What does the DBFSS do?

Answer 6

Suppresses fire associated with ballistic damage to the aircraft before a significant fire occurs.

Question 7

How does the DBFSS work?

Answer 7

Performs without pilot action; consists of 14 optical fire detectors, 6 dry bay extinguishers and a fire suppression control alarm.