TM 55-1520-240-T
12-3.4 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK (Continued)
12-3.4
TASK
RESULT
1.
Check that ENGINE NO. 1 FIRE EXT circuit
If FIRE EXT circuit breaker (1) is open, close it. If it
breaker (1) is closed.
opens again, go to task 12-3.5.
2.
Check that ENGINE NO. 2 FIRE EXT circuit
If FIRE EXT circuit breaker (2) is open, close it. If it
breaker (2) is closed.
opens again, go to task 12-3.5.
3.
Tag and disconnect two wires (3 and 4) from
each cartridge (5) on fire extinguishers (6).
CAUTION
Make sure wire terminal lugs do not
touch cartridge terminals or fuse-
lage. Aircraft damage or fire extin-
guisher discharge could occur.
CAUTION
Do not connect multimeter to car-
tridge. This could discharge extin-
guisher agent or reduce cartridge
life.
4.
Connect multimeter, set to measure 28 VDC,
between wires W668-68-20(+) and W668-
GD125A20N(-) at forward cartridge (5) on No. 1
fire extinguisher (6).
5.
Pull out NO. 1 ENGINE fire handle (7).
6.
Set and hold FIRE EXT AGENT switch (8) to
Multimeter shall indicate 28 VDC. If not, go to task
BOTTLE NO. 1.
12-3.6. If voltage is present and trouble symptom,
Fire extinguisher No. 1 did not discharge on No. 1
engine, was reported, replace forward cartridge (5)
on No. 1 fire extinguisher (6).
7.
Release FIRE EXT AGENT switch (8).
8.
Disconnect multimeter. Connect multimeter
to wires W668-69-20 (+) and W668-
GD246A20N (-) at forward cartridge (5) on No. 2
fire extinguisher (6).
9.
Set and hold FIRE EXT AGENT switch (8) to
Multimeter shall indicate 28 VDC. If not, go to task
BOTTLE NO. 2.
12-3.7. If voltage is present and trouble symptom,
Fire extinguisher No. 2 did not discharge on No. 1
engine, was reported, replace forward cartridge (5)
on No. 2 fire extinguisher (6).
10. Release FIRE EXT AGENT switch (8).
11. Push in NO. 1 ENGINE fire handle (7).
12. Pull out NO. 2 ENGINE fire handle (9).
13. Disconnect multimeter. Connect multimeter
to wires W666-64-20 (+) and W666-
GD247A20N at aft cartridge (5) on No. 1 fire extin-
guisher (6).
TASK
RESULT
14. Set and hold FIRE EXT AGENT switch (8) to
Multimeter shall indicate 28 VDC. If not, go to task
BOTTLE NO. 1.
12-3.8. If voltage is present and trouble symptom.
Fire extinguisher No. 1 did not discharge on No. 2
engine, was reported, replace aft cartridge (5) on
No. 1 fire extinguisher (6).
15. Release FIRE EXT AGENT switch (8).
16. Disconnect multimeter. Connect multimeter
to wire W666-63-20 (+) and W666-
GD124A20N at aft cartridge (5) on No. 2 fire extin-
guisher (6).
17. Set and hold FIRE EXT AGENT switch (8) to
Multimeter shall indicate 28 VDC. If not, go to task
BOTTLE NO. 2.
12-3.9. If voltage is present and trouble symptom.
Fire extinguisher No. 2 did not discharge on No. 2
engine, was reported, replace aft cartridge (5) on
No. 2 fire extinguisher (6).
18. Release FIRE EXT AGENT switch (8).
19. Push in NO. 2 ENGINE fire handle (9).
CAUTION
Insure wires are connected to right
terminals on cartridge. Reverse con-
nections will prevent agent release
when a fire occurs. Ground wire
must be connected to terminal on
side of cartridge.
20. Connect two wires (3 and 4) to each cartridge (5) on
fire extinguishers (6). See tags and wiring diagram
(12-3.2). Remove tags.
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Perform operational check of engine fuel shutoff valves.
TM 55-1520-240-23:
Battery Disconnected
Electrical Power Off
END OF TASK
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