Subject area E of 13
Engine Fire Protection Systems
5-10% of the A&P Powerplant test, about 5 to 10 of the 100 questions. The FAA's test standard lists 5 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.III.E.K1Types of fires and engine fire zones.
- AM.III.E.K2Fire detection warning system operation.
- AM.III.E.K3Fire detection system maintenance and inspection requirements.
- AM.III.E.K4Fire extinguishing agents, types of systems, and operation.
- AM.III.E.K5Fire extinguishing system maintenance and inspection.
Risk management: hazards you must be able to spot and manage
- AM.III.E.R1Container discharge cartridges.
- AM.III.E.R2Extinguishing agents.
- AM.III.E.R3Maintenance on circuits associated with electrically-activated container discharge cartridges (squibs).
Try 0 sample questions
Sample questions for this area are on their way. The full course covers it already.
Practice all of engine fire protection systems
The full course has questions on every element listed here, with an explanation and FAA source for each.