Overheat / Fire Protection Panel
OVERHEAT/FIRE Test

The overheat and fire detection loops on both engines, the
APU, and the fire detector in the wheel well are tested by
pushing and holding the FAULT/INOP and OVHT/FIRE TEST
switch in the OVHT/FIRE position.


A total of
11 lights will be illuminated on the flight deck
during a successful OVHT / Fire test with AC power available
or 10 lights with battery power only available.
Only if AC power
is available
during the test.

  • The fire warning bell sounds.
  • Both master FIRE WARN lights illuminate.
  • Both MASTER CAUTION lights illuminate.
  • The OVHT/DET system annunciator light illuminates.
  • Both engine fire warning switches illuminate.
  • The APU fire warning switch illuminates.
  • Both ENG OVERHEAT lights illuminate.
  • The WHEEL WELL fire warning light (illuminates only
    if AC power is available.)
The flight deck indications for the OVHT/FIRE test are: