TM 9--2350--292--10
0005 00--6
THEORY OF OPERATION -- CONTINUED
0005 00
FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM (FES)
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Dual Pull Mechanism (1) -- connects the two sets of remote control pull handles (3 and 6) to the cylinder
control valves (4) via cables.
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Engine Shutoff Switch (2) -- closes the fuel shutoff solenoid valve in the fuel system when the interior
remote control pull handle (3) shield is released. This action shuts down the main engine if it is running.
Refer to WP 0000 00 for operation.
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Interior Remote Control Pull Handles (3) -- discharge the FES when pulled.
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Cylinder Control Valve (4) -- controls the discharging of the cylinder banks. The cylinder control valves
are operated by the remote control pull handles or manually by moving the lever.
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CO2 Cylinder (5) -- eight 10--lb cylinders are located in two banks of four cylinders each on the left and
right sides of the crew compartment. Each bank is connected to a cylinder control valve (4).
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Exterior Remote Control Pull Handles (6) -- discharge the FES when pulled.
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