Originally Posted by
Techman
No, not really.
As bottle 1 can discharge it's agent into either fwd or aft cargo, there must be a squib, pipes, wiring and associated controls for each cargo compartment. Any of these components U/S will render the fire extinguishing inoperative in the associated compartment.
Yes, that's true.
But where is the correct MEL-reference for an inop/used Bottle 1 for A330/340?