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021 12 01 00 Smoke detection
Syllabus reference BK Syllabus details and associated Learning Objectives
021 12 01 01 Types, design, operation, indications and warnings
(01) “Explain the operating principle of the following types of smoke detection sensors:
— optical;
— ionising.”
(02) Give an example of warnings, indications and function tests.
021 12 02 00 Fire-protection systems
021 12 02 01 Fire extinguishing (engine and cargo compartments)
(01) Explain the operating principle of a built-in fire-extinguishing system and describe its components.
(02) State that two discharges must be provided for each engine (see CS 25.1195(c) Fire-extinguisher systems).
021 12 02 02 Fire detection
(01) “Explain the following principles of fire detection:
— resistance and capacitance;
— gas pressure.”
(02) “Explain fire-detection applications such as:
— bimetallic;
— continuous loop;
— gaseous loop (gas-filled detectors).”
(03) Explain why generally double-loop systems are used.
(04) Give an example of warnings, indications and function tests of a fire-protection system.
Syllabus reference BK Syllabus details and associated Learning Objectives
021 12 03 00 Rain-protection system
021 12 03 01 Principle and method of operation
(01) “Explain the principle and method of operation of the following windshield rain-protection systems for an aeroplane:
— wipers;
— liquids (rain-repellent);
— coating.”
(02) Explain the principle and method of operation of wipers for a helicopter.