In Engine Compartment Fire Inflight, if fire is confirmed on the affected engine, which action is performed first?

In Engine Compartment Fire Inflight, if fire is confirmed on the affected engine, which action is performed first?

• A. FCS Confirm; Idle, Confirm; Off
• B. Land/DITCH IMMEDIATELY
• C. Boost Pumps Confirm; Off
• D. Evacuate

Answer: (A)

When a fire is detected in flight, the priority is to secure the affected engine while keeping the helicopter controllable. The first step is to verify the fire indication and start shutting the engine down. Using the Fuel Control System, confirm the fire, then move the engine to IDLE to reduce fuel flow and thrust, then confirm again and set the switch to OFF to cut fuel supply entirely. This sequence quickly assists in extinguishing the fire and prevents further fuel from feeding it, while preserving the ability to maneuver and reach a safe landing point. Other actions like landed/ditching immediately or simply turning off boost pumps don’t directly address the fire, and evacuation isn’t the immediate required action.

When a fire is detected in flight, the priority is to secure the affected engine while keeping the helicopter controllable. The first step is to verify the fire indication and start shutting the engine down. Using the Fuel Control System, confirm the fire, then move the engine to IDLE to reduce fuel flow and thrust, then confirm again and set the switch to OFF to cut fuel supply entirely. This sequence quickly assists in extinguishing the fire and prevents further fuel from feeding it, while preserving the ability to maneuver and reach a safe landing point. Other actions like landed/ditching immediately or simply turning off boost pumps don’t directly address the fire, and evacuation isn’t the immediate required action.