Fokker 50 - Fire Protection

ENGINE

General

The engines are each equipped with a fire detection and a fire extinguishing system. The
systems are controlled from the ENGINE FIRE panel, which is located at the overhead panel.
Fire and faults will be detected and the relevant alerts presented.

Fire detection

The fire detection system consists of dual sensing loops and a fire detection unit. Each
sensing element forms a closed loop. The system remains serviceable even when an
element is broken. The elements are monitored by the fire detection unit. If a pre-determined
temperature is reached, a fire warning is presented. The fire warning remains active as long
as the fire condition exists.

Fire extinguishing

Two fire extinguishing bottles are installed. The fire extinguishing agent can be discharged by
one of the two fire handles. Each engine has its own fire handle. Pulling a fire handle will
close the respective fire shut-off valves in the fuel and hydraulic systems. Rotating the pulled
LH fire handle in direction DISCH 1 discharges AGENT 1 and DISCH 2 will discharge
AGENT 2. For the RH fire handle AGENT 2 is discharged when rotating in direction DISCH 1
and visa versa. A latch is installed in each fire handle to prevent inadvertent operation. In
case of fire, the latch will unlock automatically and the fire handle can be pulled. Manual
override of the latch is possible by depressing the latch override button, installed behind the
fire handle. Agent low pressure will be indicated by illuminated agent low pressure lights.

Fire warning test

A fire warning system test may be performed by selecting the FIRE TEST switch, located at
the test panel, to LH or RH. When the fire test is done the following shall be observed:
• A repetitive triple chime.
• MWL’s are flashing.
• Relevant FUEL lever light is illuminated.
• Relevant fire handle light is illuminated.
• L.ENG FIRE or R.ENG FIRE light will illuminate on the CAP.

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Controls and indicators

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Alerts

CONDITION(S) / LEVEL AURAL MWL/MCL CAP LOCAL

RELEVANT
R ENG FIRE FIRE HANDLE
LIGHT (RED)

ENGINE FIRE 3
OR OR
WARNING

RELEVANT
L ENG FIRE FUEL LEVER
LIGHT (WHITE)

LOOP FAULT 1 FAULT

LT

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CARGO AND TOILET COMPARTMENTS

General

The cargo compartments are each equipped with a smoke detection system. The toilet
compartment is equipped with a smoke detection and a fire extinguishing system. There are
no system controls at the flight deck. Smoke will be detected and the relevant alerts
presented.

Smoke detection

The forward cargo, aft cargo, and toilet compartments each have a single smoke detector. If
smoke is detected, a smoke warning is presented. The smoke warning remains active as
long as the smoke condition exists.

Fire extinguishing

Two portable fire extinguisher bottles are installed for the forward and aft cargo
compartments; one is stored in the front of the cabin and the other in the galley area.
To extinguish a fire the nozzle of the







in the cargo compartment walls. After

activation of the portable fire extinguisher the agent flows through a pipe via the ceiling
into the cargo compartment. One fire extinguisher bottle is installed in the waste container area
in the toilet compartment.
If there is a fire in the waste container, the agent will discharge automatically into the waste
container.

Smoke warning test

A smoke warning system test may be performed by depressing the SMOKE TEST button
located at the test panel. When the smoke test is done the following shall be observed:
• A repetitive triple chime.
• MWL’s are flashing.
• The SMK FWD CARGO light SMK AFT CARGO light and the SMK TOILET light on the
CAP are illuminated.

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12-08.2.5. Controls and indicators

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12-08.2.6. Alerts

CONDITION(S) / LEVEL AURAL MWL/MCL CAP LOCAL

SMOKE FORWARD
CARGO 3 SMK
COMPARTMENT FWD CARGO
WARNING

SMK
SMOKE AFT CARGO 3
COMPARTMENT WARNING

SMOKE TOILET SMK TOILET

COMPARTMENT 3 WARNING

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12-08.3. AUXILIARY POWER UNIT

12-08.3.1. General

The APU is equipped with a fire detection and a fire extinguishing system. The systems are
controlled from the APU panel. Fire and faults will be detected and the relevant alerts
presented.

12-08.3.2. Fire detection

The fire detection system consists of a single closed loop sensing element and a fire
detection unit. The sensing element forms a closed loop and is monitored by the fire
detection unit. The system remains serviceable even when the element is broken. If a pre-
determined temperature is reached, a fire warning is presented, the APU shuts down, the
APU fuel shut off valve, the ventilation valve closes and the fire extinguishing system is
activated automatically. The fire warning remains presented as long as the fire condition
exists.

12-08.3.3. Fire extinguishing

One fire extinguisher bottle is installed. The fire warning signal discharges the agent a few
seconds after automatic APU shut down. This time delay is necessary to close the ventilation
valve of the APU. A discharge switch, located at the APU panel, is provided to discharge the
agent manually. In this case the APU fuel shut-off valve closes, and the APU shuts down,
and the agent will be discharged immediately. Agent low pressure will be indicated by an
AGENT low pressure light.

12-08.3.4. Fire warning test

A fire warning system test may be performed by depressing the TEST button located at the
APU panel. When the test is done the following shall be observed:
• A repetitive triple chime.
• MWL’s are flashing.
• The FIRE light at the APU panel is illuminated.
• APU FIRE light on the CAP is illuminated.

NOTE: During test the fire extinguishing system and the automatic shutdown of the
APU are inhibited.

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12-08.3.5. Controls and indicators

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12-08.3.6. Alerts

CONDITION(S) / LEVEL AURAL MWL/MCL CAP LOCAL

APU FIRE 3 SMK

FIRE
FWD CARGO
WARNING

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12-08.4. SYSTEM OPERATION

12-08.4.1. Engine fire extinguisher

There is no mandatory sequence in using the engine fire extinguisher, but delay the
discharge of the second bottle for at least 45 seconds. For use during on-ground emergency
select DISCH 1 on the left-hand panel and also DISCH 1 on the right –hand panel.

12-08.4.2. Portable fire extinguisher

The BCF fire extinguishers can be used on all types of fire. The bottles are to be used for
extinguishing a fire in the cargo compartment after a smoke warning:
• Lift the bottle and push the nozzle firmly into the extinguisher receptacle of the cargo hold.
• Be aware of backpressure.
• Empty the bottle.
• After ten minutes, discharge the second bottle to maintain agent concentration.

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