Subject area M of 15
Airframe Fire Protection Systems
5-10% of the A&P Airframe test, about 5 to 10 of the 100 questions. The FAA's test standard lists 7 knowledge elements and 3 risk management elements for this area. Here is every one, plus sample questions to try.
What the FAA tests
From the aviation mechanic test standard, FAA-S-ACS-1.
Knowledge: what you must know
- AM.II.M.K1Types of fires and aircraft fire zones.
- AM.II.M.K2Overheat and fire detection and warning systems.
- AM.II.M.K3Overheat and fire detection system maintenance and inspection.
- AM.II.M.K4Smoke and carbon monoxide detection systems.
- AM.II.M.K5Fire extinguishing agents.
- AM.II.M.K6Types of fire extinguishing systems.
- AM.II.M.K7Fire extinguishing system maintenance and inspection requirements.
Risk management: hazards you must be able to spot and manage
- AM.II.M.R1Maintenance on circuits associated with fire bottle squibs.
- AM.II.M.R2Use of PPEs when working on or testing fire extinguishing systems.
- AM.II.M.R3Fire extinguishing agents.
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Sample questions for this area are on their way. The full course covers it already.
Practice all of airframe fire protection systems
The full course has questions on every element listed here, with an explanation and FAA source for each.