Fire and Smoke
APU FIRE
1. APU FIRE HANDLE / AGT LOW LIGHT - PULL AND ROTATE / CHECK
- The APU fire handle must be PULLED AND ROTATED AND / OR CHECKED.
2. APU START / STOP SWITCH - OFF
- APU Start / Stop Switch must be set to the OFF position.
AIR SYSTEM TO MANUAL
IF IN AUTO, SKIP TO STEP 6
3. BLEED AIR 2 SWITCH - OFF
- Bleed air 2 switch must be set to the OFF position.
4. 1-2 ISOL Switch - OFF
- 1-2 ISOL Switch must be moved to the OFF position
5. PACK 2 - OFF
- Pack number 2 must be set to OFF.
6. WAIT 30 SECONDS
- Wait 30 seconds, recheck if fire warning is continuing.
FIRE WARNING CONTINUES
IF FIRE WARNING DOES NOT CONTINUE, SKIP TO END OF APU FIRE CHECKLIST
7. REMAINING FIRE AGENT - DISCHARGE / CHECK
- If fire warnings continue, DISCHARGE AND MONITOR
NOTE
All remaining fire agent for the APU and engine number 2 have now been depleted.
8. LAND AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT
- Landing at the nearest suitable airport for aircraft repair.
[END OF APU FIRE CHECKLIST]
CRG FIRE LWR FWD & AFT
1. FLASHING CARGO FIRE AGENT DISCH SWITCH - PUSH
- PUSH in the flashing cargo fire agent discharge switch
NOTE
The CARGO FIRE AGENT DISCH switch will continue to flash until the LOW light illuminates
2. ASSOCIATED CARGO FLOW SWITCH - OFF
- Move the associated cargo flow switch to the OFF position
3. ASSOCIATED CARGO TEMP SELECTOR - OFF
- Move the associated cargo temp selector switch to the OFF position.
CRG FLO AFT DISAG
IF NOT DISPLAYED, SKIP TO STEP 8
NOTE
“CRG FLO AFT DISAG” alert may be displayed after a cargo fire procedure is completed and airflow through aft cargo compartment is detected.
4. AIR SYSTEM SELECT SWITCH - MANUAL
- PRESS the air system select switch for manual mode.
5. BLEED AIR 1 SWITCH - OFF
- Move the bleed air 1 switch to the OFF position.
6. PACK 1 SWITCH - OFF
- Move the pack 1 switch to the OFF position.
7. 1-2 AND 1-3 ISOL SWITCHES - OFF
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Move the 1-2 and 1-3 ISOL Switches to the OFF position.
Depart / Avoid icing area
8. WAIT APPROXIMATELY 1 MINUTE
CARGO FIRE AGENT DISCH LOW LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED
IF FIRE AGENT DISCH LOW LIGHT IS NOT ILLUMINATED, SKIP TO STEP 11
9. LAND AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT
- Landing at the nearest suitable airport for aircraft repair.
NOTE
Approximately 90 minutes after agent 1 has been discharged, “DISCH CARGO AGENT” alert will be displayed on EAD and CARGO FIRE AGENT 2 DISCH switch will flash. The flashing CARGO FIRE AGENT DISCH switch should be pushed at that time.
10. DURING APPROACH IF NOT ALREADY ACCOMPLISHED, ASSOCIATED CARGO FIRE AGENT 2 DISCH SWITCH - PUSH
- During the approach phase of flight if the crew have not already pushed the associated CARGO FIRE AGENT DISCH Switch number 2 this must now be PUSHED.
NOTE
This switch is located below the previous flashing switch
[END OF CRG FIRE LWR FWD & AFT CHECKLIST]
11. ASSOCIATED CARGO FIRE AGENT DISCH SWITCH - PUSH
- The associated CARGO FIRE AGENT DISCH Switch number 2 this must now be PUSHED.
NOTE
This switch is located below the previous flashing switch
12. LAND AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT
- Landing at the nearest suitable airport for aircraft repair.
[END OF CRG FIRE LWR FWD & AFT CHECKLIST]
ENGINE 1 / 2 / 3 FIRE
1. THROTTLE - IDLE
- Move throttle of affected engine to the IDLE position
2. FUEL SWITCH - OFF
- Fuel switch of the affected engine to the OFF position
3. ENG FIRE HANDLE / AGT LOW LIGHT - DOWN, DISCH / CHECK
- Pull down the engine fire handle, activating discharge of the fire agent then check and verify the system has been activated.
Wait until 30 seconds have elapsed
"ENGINE 1, 2 & 3 FIRE" ALERT REMAINS DISPLAYED OR "FIRE DET 1, 2 & 3 FAIL" ALERT DISPLAYED
IF NEITHER OF THESE ARE DISPLAYED, SKIP TO AIR SYSTEM MANUAL
4. REMAINING AGENT - DISCH / CHECK
- Discharge and check the remaining fire agent has been activated.
AIR SYSTEM MANUAL
IF SYSTEM IS STILL IN AUTO, SKIP TO FUEL SYSTEM MANUAL
5. ASSOCIATED BLEED AIR SWITCH - OFF
- Move the associated bleed air switch to the OFF position.
6. ASSOCIATED ISOL SWITCH(ES) - OFF
- Move the associated ISOL switch/switches to the OFF position.
FUEL SYSTEM MANUAL
IF SYSTEM IS STILL IN AUTO, SKIP TO CONTINUOUS HIGH AIRFRAME VIBRATION PRESENT
7. ASSOCIATED TANK PUMP'S - OFF
- Move the associated tank pump / pumps to the OFF position.
CONTINUOUS HIGH AIRFRAME VIBRATION PRESENT
IF NO VIBRATIONS ARE PRESENT, SKIP TO STEP 8
Without delay, reduce airspeed and descend to a safe altitude which results in an acceptable vibration level.
NOTE
If high vibration returns and further airspeed reduction and descent are not practicable, increasing airspeed may reduce vibration.
8. TCAS / ATC MODE SELECTOR - TA ONLY
- Move the TCAS / ATC Mode selector to the TA ONLY position
9. LAND AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT
- Landing at the nearest suitable airport for aircraft repair.
[END OF ENGINE 1, 2 & 3 FIRE CHECKLIST]
SMOKE / FIRE / FUMES
NOTE
Diversion may be required
CAUTION
Removing the source of ignition from a fire may not cause the fire to extinguish
1. OXYGEN MASKS (IF REQUIRED) - ON / 100%
- Use emergency oxygen pressure, as required to purge mask goggles of smoke and/or fumes.
2. CREW COMMUNICATION - ESTABLISH
- Establish communication with the crew.
3. EMER LT SWITCH - ON
- Move the emergency lighting switch to the ON position
4. CAB BUS SWITCH - OFF
- Move the CAB BUS switch to the OFF position.
5. CABIN CREW / IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - NOTIFY / OFF
- Notify Cabin crew and turn the in-flight entertainment system off.
Any time smoke or fumes becomes the greatest threat, refer to Abnormal Non-Alert procedure - SMOKE/FUMES REMOVAL.
NOTE
If fumes are identified as fuel/oil and an increase in oil quantity is observed, refer to Abnormal Non-Alert procedure - ENGINE OIL QUANTITY INCREASE.
SOURCE OBVIOUS AND ACCESSIBLE
IF SOURCE IS NOT OBVIOUS OR ACCESSIBLE, SKIP TO STEP 8
Isolate and extinguish the source. If possible remove power from the affected equipment by switch or circuit breaker on the flight deck or in the cabin.
SOURCE CONFIRMED EXTINGUISHED AND SMOKE/FUMES ARE DECREASING
IF SOURCE IS NOT CONFIRMED TO BE EXTINGUISHED OR SMOKE / FUMES ARE NOT DECREASING, SKIP TO STEP 8
Flight continuation is Subject Captain's Decision (SCD).
6. SUBJECT CAPTAIN'S DISCRETION (SCD) - CAB BUS SWITCH - ON
- Move the CAB BUS switch to the ON position.
7. SUBJECT CAPTAIN'S DISCRETION (SCD) - EMER LT SWITCH - ARM
- Move the EMER LT switch to the ARM position.
[END OF SMOKE / FIRE / FUMES CHECKLIST]
8. DIVERSION - INITIATE
- Initiate a diversion to the nearest suitable airport while continuing the checklist.
WARNINGS
- Consider an immediate landing if smoke, fire or fumes become uncontrollable.
- Do not delay landing in order to accomplish Emergency or Abnormal procedures as well as fuel dump.
LANDING IMMINENT
IF LANDING IS NOT IMMINENT, SKIP TO STEP 9
Time permitting and Subject Captain's Decision (SCD), review OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS located at the end of this procedure.
[END OF SMOKE / FIRE / FUMES CHECKLIST]
NOTE
Do not delay landing in an attempt to complete all of the following steps.
9. XPDR SWITCH - SELECT 1
- Move the XPDR Switch to position 1.
10. VHF-1 OR HF-1 - SELECT VHF-1 AND / OR HF-1
- Select VHF-1 and / or HF-1
11. AUTOTHROTTLES - OFF
- Select autothrottles to the OFF position.
12. THROTTLES - SET 70% N1 OR LESS
- Set the N1 to 70% or less.
13. FADEC MODE SWITCHES (ALL ENGINES) - SELECT ALTERNATE
- Set all FADEC mode switches to the ALTN posiiton.
14. AP 1 (IF DESIRED) - SELECT
- If desired select the AP 1 switch.
CAUTION - FUEL DUMP CONSIDERATIONS
If conditions permit, delay fuel dump until smoke switch is in its final position. If fuel dump is started prior to or during smoke switch operation, various valves and pumps may not be controllable which may result in an uncontrollable fuel dump.
15. SMOKE ELEC / AIR SELECTOR - 3 / 1 OFF
- Set the SMOKE ELEC / AIR SELECTOR 3 / 1 to the OFF position.
Evaluate smoke / fumes for up to 2 minutes
CAUTION
If smoke and/or fumes increase during the waiting period, proceed immediately to next step.
SMOKE / FUMES DECREASE
IF SMOKE / FUMES DO NOT DECREASE, SKIP TO STEP 25
Leave SMOKE ELEC/AIR selector in 3/1 OFF for remainder of flight.
NOTE
If “FLAP DISAG” alert is displayed, use left inboard flap indication on CONFIG synoptic or PFD to determine flap position.
16. ENG IGN - VERIFY IGN A selected
- Verify that ENG IGN switch A is activated.
17. FLAP LIMIT SELECTOR - OVRD 1
- Set the flap limit selector to the OVRD 1 position.
18. MANUAL THRUST LIMITS - SELECT G/A
- Select the G/A option for the manual thrust limits.
19. AUTOBRAKE SELECTOR - OFF
- Set the autobrake selector to the OFF position.
NOTE
G/A Switch is inoperative.
20. LAND AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT
- Landing at the nearest suitable airport for aircraft repair.
GO-AROUND ASPECTS
21. AUTOPILOT / AUTOTHROTTLES - DISCONNECT
- Disconnect the autopilot and autothrottles.
22. THRUST - SET
- Thrust set for go around.
23. SPEED - VREF (28) + 5
- Manage speed to be at VREF + 5
Wait until positive rate of climb is indicated
24. GEAR HANDLE - UP
- Move the gear handle to the UP position.
[END OF SMOKE / FIRE / FUMES CHECKLIST]
25. SMOKE ELEC / AIR SELECTOR - 2 / 3 OFF
- Set the SMOKE ELEC / AIR SELECTOR 2 / 3 to the OFF position.
Evaluate smoke / fumes for up to 2 minutes
CAUTION
If smoke and/or fumes increase during the waiting period, proceed immediately to next step.
SMOKE / FUMES DECREASE
IF SMOKE / FUMES DO NOT DECREASE, SKIP TO STEP 27
Leave SMOKE ELEC/AIR selector in 2/3 OFF for remainder of flight.
26. LAND AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT
- Landing at the nearest suitable airport for aircraft repair.
NOTE
Landing gear position indications may be observed on CONFIG synoptic.
Control wheel trim switches are inoperative. Use LONG TRIM handles when stabilizer trim is desired.
Time permitting and Subject Captain's Decision (SCD), review OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS located at the end of this procedure.
[END OF SMOKE / FIRE / FUMES CHECKLIST]
27. AP 2 (IF DESIRED) - SELECT
- If desired select the AP 2 switch.
28. XPDR SWITCH - SELECT 2
- Move the XPDR Switch to position 2.
29. VHF-2 OR HF-2 - SELECT VHF-2 AND / OR HF-2
- Select VHF-2 and / or HF-2
30. SMOKE ELEC / AIR SELECTOR - 1/2 OFF
- Set the SMOKE ELEC / AIR SELECTOR 1 / 2 to the OFF position.
Evaluate smoke / fumes for up to 2 minutes
CAUTION
If smoke and/or fumes increase during the waiting period, proceed immediately to next step.
SMOKE / FUMES DECREASE
IF SMOKE / FUMES DO NOT DECREASE, SKIP TO STEP 41
Leave SMOKE ELEC/AIR selector in 1/2 OFF for remainder of flight.
NOTE
If “FLAP DISAG” alert is displayed, use right inboard flap indication on CONFIG synoptic or PFD to determine flap position.
31. ENG IGN - VERIFY IGN B SELECTED
- Verify that the ENG IGN B switch is activated.
32. FLAP LIMIT SELECTOR - OVRD 2
- Set the flap limit selector switch to the OVRD 2 position
33. MANUAL THRUST LIMITS - SELECT G/A
- Select G/A for the manual thrust limits.
34. CAPT FLT DIR OFF SWITCH - OFF
- Set the captain's FLT DIR OFF Switch to the OFF position.
35. AUTO BRAKE SELECTOR - OFF
- Set the autobrake selector to the OFF position.
NOTES
- Autopilot will become INOP when IRU 1 and IRU AUX become inoperative.
- G/A switch is inoperative.
36. LAND AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT
- Landing at the nearest suitable airport for aircraft repair.
Time permitting and Subject Captain's Decision (SCD), review OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS located at the end of this procedure.
GO-AROUND ASPECTS
37. AUTOPILOT / AUTOTHROTTLES - DISCONNECT
- Disconnect the autopilot and autothrottles.
38. THRUST - SET
- Thrust set for go around.
39. SPEED - VREF (28) + 5
- Manage speed to be at VREF + 5
Wait until positive rate of climb is indicated
40. GEAR HANDLE - UP
- Move the gear handle to the UP position.
[END OF SMOKE / FIRE / FUMES CHECKLIST]
41. SMOKE ELEC / AIR SELECTOR - NORM
- Move the SMOKE ELEC / AIR SELECTOR to the NORM position.
42. FADEC MODE SWITCHES (ALL ENGINES) - PUSH
- Push all the engine fadec mode switches.
43. LAND AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT
- Landing at the nearest suitable airport for aircraft repair.
WARNINGS
- Consider an immediate landing if smoke, fire or fumes become uncontrollable.
- Do not delay landing in order to accomplish Emergency or Abnormal procedures as well as fuel dump.
OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Declare an emergency
- Accomplish the Abnormal Non-Alert procedure SMOKE/FUMES REMOVAL if required
- Expedite descent/arrival
- Request radar vector direct to the final approach
- Do not delay approach and landing
- Overweight landing may be necessary
- Tailwind landing may be necessary
- Consider use of AUTOLAND
- Use braking appropriate for conditions
- After stopping the aircraft, consider accomplishing the Abnormal Non-Alert procedure - EVACUATION.
[END OF SMOKE / FIRE / FUMES CHECKLIST]
SMOKE REPORTED BY CABIN CREW
Coordinate with cabin crew and identify origin of smoke.
ORIGIN OF SMOKE IS ELECTRICAL, AIR CONDITION OR UNKNOWN
IF ORIGIN OF SMOKE IS NOT ELECTRICAL, AIR CONDITION OR UNKNOWN, SKIP TO SMOKE / FIRE EXTINGUISHED
1. REFER TO EMERGENCY NON-ALERT PROCEDURE - SMOKE / FIRE / FUMES
[END SMOKE REPORTED BY CABIN CREW CHECKLIST]
SMOKE / FIRE EXTINGUISHED
IF SMOKE / FIRE IS NOT EXTINGUISHED, SKIP TO AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT
DAMAGE QUESTIONABLE OR SUBSTANTIAL
IF DAMAGE IS NOT QUESTIONABLE OR SUBSTANTIAL, SKIP TO SMOKE ORIGINATED IN LAVATORY
Land at nearest suitable airport and if required, refer to the Evacuation Procedure.
[END SMOKE REPORTED BY CABIN CREW CHECKLIST]
SMOKE ORIGINATED IN LAVATORY
IF SMOKE DID NOT ORIGINATE IN LAVATORY, SKIP TO MONITOR AREA UNTIL MAINTENANCE PRESENT
Close lavatory to passengers.
Monitor area until maintenance is present.
[END SMOKE REPORTED BY CABIN CREW CHECKLIST]
AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT
IF ON GROUND, SKIP TO IF REQUIRED, REFER TO EVACUATION
2. LAND AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT
- Landing at the nearest suitable airport for aircraft repair.
If required, refer to the Evacuation Procedure.
[END SMOKE REPORTED BY CABIN CREW CHECKLIST]
CREW REST SMOKE
ORIGIN OF SMOKE IS ELECTRICAL, AIR CONDITIONING OR UNKNOWN
IF THE ORIGIN OF THE SMOKE IS NON ELECTRICAL, SKIP TO SMOKE / FIRE EXTINGUISHED
1. REFER TO ABNORMAL NON-ALERT PROCEDURE - SMOKE / FIRE / FUMES
[END OF CREW REST SMOKE CHECKLIST]
SMOKE/FIRE EXTINGUISHED
IF THE SMOKE / FIRE IS NOT EXTINGUISHED, SKIP TO AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT
DAMAGE QUESTIONABLE OR SUBSTANTIAL
IF THE DAMAGE IS NOT QUESTIONABLE OR SUBSTANTIAL, SKIP TO CLOSE CREW REST AREA TO CREW MEMBERS AND CONTINUE TO MONITOR AREA UNTIL MAINTENANCE IS PRESENT
Land at the nearest suitable airport and if required, refer to the Evacuation Procedure.
[END OF CREW REST SMOKE CHECKLIST]
Close crew rest area to crew members and continue to monitor area until maintenance is present.
Proceed to original destination
[END OF CREW REST SMOKE CHECKLIST]
AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT
IF THE AIRCRAFT IS NOT IN FLIGHT, SKIP TO IF REQUIRED REFER TO EVACUATION
2. LAND AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT
- Landing at the nearest suitable airport for aircraft repair.
If required, refer to the Evacuation Procedure.
[END OF CREW REST SMOKE CHECKLIST]