True or False: A fire warning light appearing without other indications is considered a confirmed fire.

The statement is false because a fire warning light appearing on its own does not provide conclusive evidence of an actual fire. In aviation, warning systems are designed to alert pilots to potential issues, but they may trigger due to a variety of reasons, such as a malfunction in the sensor or system. Proper protocol requires confirmation of a fire through additional indicators or symptoms — such as the presence of smoke, unusual sounds, or changes in engine performance — before determining that a fire is indeed present.

Moreover, the presence of an audio alarm or elevated engine temperatures could provide additional context that supports a fire situation, but they are not the sole indicators of fire. Therefore, a fire warning light alone is insufficient to declare a confirmed fire. Understanding this ensures that pilots exercise caution and follow appropriate emergency procedures rather than jumping to conclusions based solely on a warning light.