A320 Ata 26

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FIRE PROTECTION - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
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26-00-00-00 CONF 00 - FIRE PROTECTION - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1. General
A. Definition
There are two types of fire protection:
- the active fire protection, which enables to detect the start of a fire or smoke, localized and neutralized quickly,
- the passive fire protection which is obtained through design precautions at each aircraft compartment level.
NOTE: This chapter describes only the active fire protection.
B. Active Fire Protection
The various purposes of the active fire protection system are:
- to detect and extinguish any fire in each engine nacelle and in the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) compartment,
- to protect the engine pylon against any torching flame from the combustion chamber,
- to detect smoke in the avionics compartment,
- to detect smoke and to extinguish fire in lavatories,
- to detect any leakage from hot air ducts,
- to extinguish fire in passenger/crew compartments and other accessible areas in flight,
- to detect smoke and extinguish fire in cargo compartments.
2. Component Location
Ref. Fig. Fire Detection and Extinguishing Systems

Ref. Fig. Lavatory Smoke Detection and Extinguishing System/Portable Fire Extinguisher
3. System Description
The active fire protection system has two main functions which are:
A. Detection
The fire detection system is a means to prevent possible fire consequences on the aircraft.
The fire detection system is detailed in ATA chapter 26-10-00.
B. Extinguishing
The fire extinguishing system is a means to neutralize quickly the start of a fire, or smoke.
The fire extinguishing system is detailed in ATA chapter 26-20-00.
4. Power Supply
A. Engine Fire Detection and Extinguishing System
Ref. Fig. Engine Fire Detection and Extinguishing System - Electrical Power Supply
The system is supplied through these circuit breakers:
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FIN PANEL/LOCATION DESIGNATION BUS ATA REF.
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7WD1 49VU A06 ENGINE/1/FIRE DET/LOOP A 401PP 26-12-00
8WD1 121VU Q38 ENGINE/ENG1/FIRE DET/LOOP B 202PP 26-12-00
7WD2 121VU Q39 ENGINE/ENG2/FIRE DET/LOOP A 202PP 26-12-00
8WD2 49VU A07 ENGINE/2/FIRE DET/LOOP B 401PP 26-12-00
1WE1 121VU Q43 ENGINE/ENG1 AND 2 FIRE EXTIG/BTL1/SQUIB/A 701PP 26-21-00
2WE1 121VU Q44 ENGINE/ENG1 AND 2 FIRE EXTIG/BTL1/SQUIB/B 702PP 26-21-00
1WE2 121VU Q41 ENGINE/ENG1 AND 2 FIRE EXTIG/BTL2/SQUIB/A 202PP 26-21-00
2WE2 121VU Q42 ENGINE/ENG1 AND 2 FIRE EXTIG/BTL2/SQUIB/B 202PP 26-21-00
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B. APU Fire Detection and Extinguishing system
Ref. Fig. APU Fire Detection and Extinguishing System - Electrical Power Supply
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1WG 121VU L43 APU/FIRE AND OVHT/DET/LOOP A 301PP 26-13-00
2WG 121VU L44 APU/FIRE AND OVHT/DET/LOOP B 301PP 26-13-00
1WF 121VU L38 APU/FIRE/EXTIG/SQUIB/A 701PP 26-22-00
2WF 121VU L39 APU/FIRE/EXTIG/SQUIB/B 301PP 26-22-00
3WF 121VU M41 APU/FUEL/LP VALVE/STBY 701PP 26-22-00
4WF 121VU M42 APU/FIRE/LP VALVE/NORM 301PP 26-22-00
30WF 121VU L40 APU/AUTO/EXTIG/GND/TEST 301PP 26-22-00
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C. Smoke Detection System in Avionics Compartment
Ref. Fig. Smoke Detection System in Avionics Compartment - Electrical Power Supply
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5HQ 49VU D05 AIR COND/AVNCS VENT/CTL 401PP 21-26-00
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D. Smoke Detection System in Cargo Compartments and Lavatory
Ref. Fig. Cargo Compartment, Lavatory Fire Detection System - Electrical Power Supply
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17WH 122VU T17 AIR COND/CIDS/SDF/DIR NORM/1 204PP 26-16-00
18WH 49VU C06 AIR COND/CIDS/SDF/DIR2 ESS 801PP 26-16-00
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E. Fire Extinguishing System in Cargo Compartments
Ref. Fig. Fire Extinguishing System in Cargo Compartment - Electrical Power Supply
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1WX 49VU C04 AIR COND/CARGO FIRE/EXTIG/BTL1 401PP 26-23-00
8WX 49VU C05 AIR COND/CARGO FIRE/EXTIG/BTL2 401PP 26-23-00
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5. Operation/Control and Indicating
A. Detection
(1) Fire and Overheat Detection

(a) Engine
Ref. Fig. Engine Fire Indicating and Controls
Ref. Fig. ECAM Warning System - Indicating and Controls
When the engine Fire Detection Unit (FDU) confirms a fire or an overheat:
- it triggers warnings on:
. the ENG/APU FIRE panel 1WD (on the overhead panel 20VU),
. the ENG panel (115VU),
- the MASTER WARN light comes on,
- a warning comes into view on the upper ECAM DU.
The aural warning sounds.
(b) Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)

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When the APU Fire Detection Unit (FDU) confirms a fire or an overheat:
1 In the cockpit
Ref. Fig. APU Fire Indicating and Controls in the Cockpit
- it triggers a warning on:
. the ENG/APU FIRE panel 1WD (on the overhead panel 20VU),
2 On the ground
Ref. Fig. APU Fire Indicating and Controls from the Ground
- the APU FIRE warning light comes on on the external power panel (108VU).
(2) Smoke Detection

(a) Avionics Compartment
Ref. Fig. Smoke Indicating of the Avionics Compartment
When the smoke detector confirms a smoke detection:
- it triggered warnings on:
. the VENTILATION section of the overhead panel (22VU),
. the EMER ELEC PWR section of the overhead panel (21VU),
- the MASTER CAUT light comes on,
(b) Lavatories
When the CIDS confirms a smoke detection:
B. Extinguishing
(1) Fixed Equipment

(a) Engine
The fire extinguishing system is activated when the fire and overheat detection system detects a fire. The
two fire extinguisher bottles are controlled from the cockpit.
During the extinguishing procedure, the extinguishing agent flows in rigid pipes and is immediately sprayed
in the engine fire zones.
Thirty seconds later (after the first bottle discharged), if the fire is still present, the pilot fires the second
bottle.
The fire procedure is given by the ECAM system.
(b) Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
The fire extinguishing system is activated when the fire and overheat detection system detects a fire.
For the APU, the fire extinguishing agent is contained in one fire extinguisher bottle.
During the extinguishing procedure, the extinguishing agent flows in rigid pipes and is immediately sprayed
in the APU compartment.
In flight, the extinguishing system is manually activated from the cockpit.
On the ground, the fire and overheat detection system activates the extinguishing system automatically (if
there is no action from the cockpit).
(c) Lavatories
The lavatory fire extinguishing system is fully automatic. If a fire starts in the waste container, it is contained
in the inner metal waste bin.
(d) Cargo Compartment
The fire extinguishing system is activated when smoke warnings occurr. The fire extinguisher bottle is
controlled from the cockpit.
During the extinguishing procedure, the extinguishing agent flows in rigid pipes and is sprayed in the cargo
compartment.
The fire procedure is given by the ECAM system.

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(2) Portable fire extinguishers

When a portable fire extinguisher is operated, pressure causes the extinguishing agent to flow up the syphon tube
to the operating head. It flows through the operating head to the nozzle, where it is released.
The correct procedure for the extinguisher operation is shown on the extinguisher label.
6. BITE Test
A. Operational test
The operational test can be performed on the ground or in flight.

The test of the detection and extinguishing circuits is done with the related TEST pushbutton switch on the respective
overhead panels.
Ref. Fig. Engine Fire Indicating and Controls
Ref. Fig. APU Fire Indicating and Controls in the Cockpit
Each engine detection and extinguishing system is monitored by the Fire Detection Unit (FDU) (one per engine).
The APU detection and extinguishing system is monitored by its own FDU.
APU auto-extinguishing circuit can be tested in the cockpit on the maintenance panel (50VU).
Ref. Fig. APU Fire Indicating and Controls from the Ground
Cargo-compartment detection and extinguishing circuits are tested with the related TEST pushbutton switch on the
overhead control and indicating panel (22VU).
Ref. Fig. Smoke Indicating and Controls of the Cargo Compartment
The cargo-compartment detection and extinguishing system is monitored by the Cabin Intercommunication Data System
(CIDS).
B. Built-In Test Equipment (BITE)
See ATA chapter 31-32-00.

The BITE test for each computer is done at power up or when the maintenance test signal is sent from the MCDU. This
test can be done only on the ground
Ref. Fig. CFDS Indicating and Controls
(1) Engine and APU detection and extinguishing circuits can be tested from the MCDU.
(2) Smoke detection in lavatory can be tested from the MCDU. The system is monitored by the CIDS.
(3) Smoke detection in avionics compartment can be tested from the MCDU. The system is monitored by the AEVC
(see ATA chapter 21-26-00).
(4) Cargo compartment detection and extinguishing circuits can be tested from the MCDU.
GRAPHIC LIST
Figure 26-00-00-12900-L00 SHEET 1/1 - Fire Detection and Extinguishing Systems

Figure 26-00-00-13000-A00 SHEET 1/1 - Lavatory Smoke Detection and Extinguishing System/Portable Fire Extinguisher
Figure 26-00-00-16100-A00 SHEET 1/1 - Engine Fire Detection and Extinguishing System - Electrical Power Supply
Figure 26-00-00-16500-A00 SHEET 1/1 - APU Fire Detection and Extinguishing System - Electrical Power Supply
Figure 26-00-00-16900-B00 SHEET 1/1 - Smoke Detection System in Avionics Compartment - Electrical Power Supply
Figure 26-00-00-17300-B00 SHEET 1/1 - Cargo Compartment, Lavatory Fire Detection System - Electrical Power Supply
Figure 26-00-00-17700-C00 SHEET 1/1 - Fire Extinguishing System in Cargo Compartment - Electrical Power Supply
Figure 26-00-00-18800-B00 SHEET 1/1 - Engine Fire Indicating and Controls
Figure 26-00-00-18900-B00 SHEET 1/1 - APU Fire Indicating and Controls in the Cockpit
Figure 26-00-00-19000-A00 SHEET 1/1 - APU Fire Indicating and Controls from the Ground
Figure 26-00-00-19100-A00 SHEET 1/1 - Smoke Indicating of the Avionics Compartment
Figure 26-00-00-19200-E00 SHEET 1/1 - Smoke Indicating and Controls of the Cargo Compartment
Figure 26-00-00-19300-A00 SHEET 1/1 - ECAM Warning System - Indicating and Controls
Figure 26-00-00-19400-A00 SHEET 1/1 - CFDS Indicating and Controls

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26-00-00-12900-L00 SHEET 1/1 - Fire Detection and Extinguishing Systems

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26-00-00-13000-A00 SHEET 1/1 - Lavatory Smoke Detection and Extinguishing System/Portable Fire Extinguisher
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26-00-00-16100-A00 SHEET 1/1 - Engine Fire Detection and Extinguishing System - Electrical Power Supply
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26-00-00-16500-A00 SHEET 1/1 - APU Fire Detection and Extinguishing System - Electrical Power Supply
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26-00-00-17300-B00 SHEET 1/1 - Cargo Compartment, Lavatory Fire Detection System - Electrical Power Supply
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26-00-00-17700-C00 SHEET 1/1 - Fire Extinguishing System in Cargo Compartment - Electrical Power Supply
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26-00-00-18800-B00 SHEET 1/1 - Engine Fire Indicating and Controls

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26-00-00-18900-B00 SHEET 1/1 - APU Fire Indicating and Controls in the Cockpit
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26-00-00-19000-A00 SHEET 1/1 - APU Fire Indicating and Controls from the Ground
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26-00-00-19100-A00 SHEET 1/1 - Smoke Indicating of the Avionics Compartment

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26-00-00-19200-E00 SHEET 1/1 - Smoke Indicating and Controls of the Cargo Compartment
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26-00-00-19300-A00 SHEET 1/1 - ECAM Warning System - Indicating and Controls

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UAEC-A320 Family Revision Date : May 1,2022

AMM-26-00-00-00 CONF 00 Customer Type : UAEC-A320

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There are two types of fire protection:

NOTE: This chapter describes only the active fire protection.

B. Active Fire Protection

The various purposes of the active fire protection system are:

- to detect smoke and extinguish fire in cargo compartments.

Ref. Fig. Fire Detection and Extinguishing Systems

A. Engine Fire Detection and Extinguishing System

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B. APU Fire Detection and Extinguishing system

C. Smoke Detection System in Avionics Compartment

D. Smoke Detection System in Cargo Compartments and Lavatory

E. Fire Extinguishing System in Cargo Compartments

5. Operation/Control and Indicating

(1) Fire and Overheat Detection

(b) Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)

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(2) Smoke Detection

(1) Fixed Equipment

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(2) Portable fire extinguishers

The operational test can be performed on the ground or in flight.

B. Built-In Test Equipment (BITE)

See ATA chapter 31-32-00.

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