Description / Abstract:
This Aeronautical Standard covers the following basic types of
fire detection instruments, or combinations thereof, intended for
use in protecting aircraft powerplant installation, auxiliary
powerplants, combustion heaters and other installations where fuel,
oil or similar fires may occur.
Basic Types:
Definition of
Type I Thermal - Fixed Temperature, an instrument which will
actuate an alarm signal when exposed to any temperature above a
definite pre-established level.
Type II Thermal - Rate of Rise, an instrument which will actuate
an alarm signal when exposed to any rate of temperature change
above a definite pre-established level.
Type III Flame - Contact, an instrument which will actuate an
alarm signal when exposed to physical contact with flame.