Which action is part of a typical engine fire in flight procedure?

• A. Identify the engine fire, pull the corresponding fire handle, shut off fuel and bleed air to the engine, discharge extinguishing agent, and follow QRH procedures.
• B. Identify the fire and ignore it to maintain speed.
• C. Shut off all engines and land immediately without procedures.
• D. Identify the fire and shut off all electrical power to the affected side.

Answer: (A)

In an engine fire in flight, the immediate aim is to isolate the affected engine, stop its fuel and bleed air supply, and extinguish the fire while you keep the airplane under control. The standard action sequence is to identify which engine is on fire, pull the corresponding fire handle. This operation cuts off fuel and bleed air to that engine and arms the extinguisher system. Then you discharge the extinguishing agent into the engine, and you continue by following the QRH procedures for the abnormal/emergency situation, including any required engine shutdowns, potential alternates or diverts, and checked steps to manage the flight safely.

Ignoring the fire to maintain speed or shutting down all engines and landing without prescribed procedures would jeopardize safety, and shutting off electrical power to the affected side is not a typical part of the standard engine-fire procedure. The action described accomplishes the necessary isolation and suppression while keeping you aligned with the official guidance for the situation.