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Fire protection and detection systems are crucial in maintaining the safety of an aircraft and its passengers/crew. These systems are designed to monitor conditions that could potentially lead to a fire within a plane, or involving flight-critical components, such as the engines and hydraulic systems. Fire protection and detection systems include many components such as smoke detectors, heat sensors, and others.

In order to signal fires or overheating, detectors are used to monitor several different aircraft areas and components. There are many different types of detectors including overheat, rate-of-temperature-rise, flame, and combustible mixture detectors.

Fire detection sensors are located in many high-activity areas on aircraft. Maintenance of these systems have a high risk of damage as they are often placed in high traffic areas. Constant inspection and attention are required to ensure the proper functioning of these systems.

Fire suppression systems use both passive and active methods to control and eliminate fire risks. Passive methods typically involve the use of noncombustible materials, separation by routing, compartmentalization, isolation, proper ventilation, and drainage. The active methods correspond to fire detection and extinguishing systems. Transport aircraft are required to carry a minimum number of portable fire extinguishers, correlating to the number of passengers on board. Common places you may find a fire extinguisher include the cockpit, cabin, cargo hold area, restrooms, and next to the engines. Leaking fuel, hydraulic liquid spillage, and engine gas can all be potential sources of fire on an aircraft.