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Location of Safety Equipment

Can equipment stowage locations be used to store other items?

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  1. 1.1 Equipment Stowage Locations, including under cabin crew jump seats, are for the use of emergency equipment and approved documentation only.
  2. 1.2 Equipment Stowage

Safety equipment shall be stowed correctly at all times to ensure it is easily accessible in emergency situations
Equipment stowage locations shall not be used to stow other items

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Preflight Checks

What three components make up the Standard preflight check?

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0.2.2 Standard Pre-Flight Check

A standard preflight check consists of the following:

  • Correct Number and Location
  • Serviceable
  • Secured in Brackets/ Stowed Securely
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Aircraft and Equipment Irregularities

Who should you report equipment irregularities to?

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0.2.3 During the preflight checks, if a piece of aircraft equipment is faulty, missing or not secured correctly, inform the Onboard Leader (OBL) immediately. The flight crew shall be advised and engineering will replace equipment if possible. If this is not possible the OBL/CL is required to report.

Refer section 0.5 Safety Equipment and Cabin Furnishing Reporting

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Overview

Which paperwork should be completed following the use of safety equipment?

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0.5 Safety Equipment and Cabin Furnishing Reporting

Flight Crew shall be informed of discrepancies to, use of or damaged/defective safety equipment and/or aircraft furnishings that typically remain on the aircraft. This includes used or faulty aircraft equipment, used or faulty emergency equipment or faulty cabin furnishings.
If one of the above occurs, the Inflight Communication Form shall be used by the OBL to report Used/Faulty/Defective equipment or furnishings.

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Cabin Preparation Card

  • Which 2 cards constitute the CP Cards
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0.10 Cabin Preparation (CP) Cards are used in a cabin Preparation as an aid to prepare the cabin. CP cards consist of two cards:
Cabin Preparation Drill (Land and Ditch)
Able-Bodied Person (ABP) Briefings.

Refer Section 2.2.4 Cabin Crew CP Card

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Crash Axe

  • What is a feature of the handle?
  • Which end of the crash axe should be used to leaver panels open?
A

0.11 The crash axe has a rubber handle insulated to prevent electric shock
Use spike end to lever panels open

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Dangerous Goods Kit

  • What is the dangerous goods kit used for?
  • What are some of the contents of the dangerous goods kit?
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  1. 12 The dangerous goods kit is to be used when a suspected toxic, infectious or poisonous item needs to be cleaned up on the aircraft after leakage or spillage. Note: This can also be used if required in the case of suspected communicable disease or case of illness involving contact with bodily fluids.
  2. 12.2 Contents:
 Gloves X 2 pairs
Absorbent Pads X 3
Plastic Bags X 2
Bag Binders X 2
Goggles X 2
Tags X 2
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Dangerous Goods Kit

  • Who should be informed that the dangerous goods kit is being used?
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  1. 12.3 Operation

- Inform Captain

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Dangerous Goods Kit

  • Where should the dangerous goods kit be placed after use and what consideration should be observed if a PBE is also used?
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  1. 12.4 After Use:
    - Remove rubbish bag from waste bin in a rearmost lavatory.
    - Place DG Kit bag inside bin, close door and flap to ensure fire seal is maintained.
    - Lock lavatory door and label with tag from DG kit ‘OUT OF SERVICE’ on one side and ‘DO NOT REMOVE THIS TAG’

Note: A forward lavatory waste bin shall not be used to stow used equipment

Considerations:

  • If DG kits and PBE’s are used, seperate these if possible using rearmost lavatory waste bins and atlas boxes
  • Automatic fire extinguisher in the lavatory bin will activate if the bag overheats. If the item is too large for the bin, place in a metal atlas box on floor of lavatory.
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Dangerous Object Bomb Search Kit

  • What should be intact when performing the preflight check of the Dangerous Object Bomb Search Kit?
  • What are the contents of the kit?
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  1. 13 Dangerous Object Bomb Search Kit
    - Ensure security seal is in tact while performing the preflight check. If the seal is broken, check contents and report. Refer Section 0.5 Safety Equipment and Cabin Furnishing Reporting

0.13.2 Contents:
- Bomb Search Mirror
Dangerous Object Bomb Search Checklist

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Biohazard Kit

  • What is this kit used for?
  • What are the contents of the biohazard kit? (10 Items)
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  1. 8 Biohazard Kit
    - The biohazard kit can be used in conjunction with the dangerous goods kit if required when dealing with management of blood or other bodily fluids or of dealing with a passenger suspected of carrying a serious communicable disease or illness. The Biohazard Kit is not a required piece of safety equipment.
It’s contents are:
 1 X 10g sachet absorbent granules (absorbs up to 900ml of fluid)
1 X Clinical Waste Bag
1 X Apron
1 X Face shield 
1 X Instructions 
1 Pair of single use gloves
1 X Scoop and scraper
1 X Absorbent cloth
1 X Surface spray
2 X Wipes
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Biohazard Kit

  • What is the preflight check of the Biohazard Kit
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0.2.2 Biohazard Kit

(Standard Preflight Check)

  • Correct Number and Location
  • Serviceable
  • Secure in brackets/Stowed securely
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Aircraft Preflight Checks:

• When must aircraft equipment preflight checks be carried out?

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  1. 2.1 Aircraft Preflight Checks:
    - Prior to the first sector of a duty, following an aircraft change, or if the aircraft is left unattended for any period of time, flight and cabin crew members shall check equipment in their area of responsibility to ensure the correct number of each piece of aircraft equipment and if applicable, documentation is onboard, that they are stowed correctly and are serviceable, prior to the safety equipment and security check call back.

Refer:
• Section 0.3 - Aircraft Safety Equipment Preflight Check - Table

• Volume A4: Cabin Crew Policy and Procedures Manual:

  • Section 5.5 - Operating Positions and Area of Responsibility for Primary and Assist Cabin Crew
  • Section 5.7 - Safety Equipment, Security and Aircraft Checks.
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Aircraft Preflight Checks:

• Where is the safety equipment preflight information found in the manual?

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0.3 Aircraft Safety Equipment Preflight Check B9 Manual

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Aircraft Preflight Checks:

• What action shall crew take if there are irregularities/abnormalities with the door/exits?

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0.2.3 Aircraft & Equipment Irregularities

If there are any irregularities/abnormalities with the doors/exits (e.g. slide pack dislodged/visible) crew shall notify the captain immediately and not touch the door/exit unless advised by the captain.

NOTE: If crew notice door in the incorrect state, crew shall follow Section 5.5.3 - Door in Incorrect Mode.

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Aircraft Preflight Checks

• When will the INOPERATIVE sticker be used onboard?

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0.6 INOPERATIVE sticker (VAGP-ENG-147) is loaded in the Maintenance Log on all aircraft to provide passenger attention to a defect.

INOPERATIVE Sticker or Unserviceable Label shall not be used on soft furnishings (i.e. aircraft seats). These items shall be recorded on Inflight Communication Form but not labelled
INOPERATIVE Sticker

INOPERATIVE sticker shall be used on passenger facing defect. For example lavatory, window blind, overhead locker, tray table.

Use of INOPERATIVE sticker:

  1. Identify passenger facing defect and report via Inflight Communication Form.
  2. Flight crew will record defect in Maintenance Log, record Maintenance Log number on INOPERATIVE sticker and hand to OBL to place on defect.
    1. Flight crew shall comment ‘Placarded’ in Maintenance Log.
      Replenishment of INOPERATIVE sticker shall occur by: • Flight crew entry in Maintenance Log.
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Post Use of Equipment:

• What is the process crew are to follow after using a piece of equipment?

• Reporting: What paperwork shall be completed following the use of safety
equipment

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0.7 Post Use of Equipment

In the event a piece of equipment is used in flight:

  1. Return used piece of equipment to its bracket/stowage, unless specified.
  2. Crew are to advise the Onboard Leader (OBL) who in turn will advise the flight crew of:
    a. Which equipment has been used.
    b. The location of the equipment.
    c. The quantity of the equipment used (if applicable).
    d. Any other relevant information.
    e. Report, refer Section 0.5 - Safety Equipment and Cabin
    Furnishing Reporting
    f. Fill out the appropriate paperwork (e.g. Safety Report (VAGP-SS-006) and/or Injury/Illness Report (VAGP-SS-008)).
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Braille & Large Print Safety Instruction Booklets:

  • What information is in this booklet?
  • What is a precaution?
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0.9 Braille and Large Print Safety Instruction Booklets

0.9.1 Overview
Braille and Large Print Safety Instruction booklets cover the same information as the Safety Instruction card. The large print section of the booklet may also be used to assist hearing impaired passengers as it provides written details from the Manual Safety Demonstration PA and/or Video Safety Demonstration.
The Disabled Passenger Briefing shall be completed prior to providing booklet to passenger and directing them to the appropriate section, refer Volume A4: Cabin Crew Policy and Procedures Manual, Section 5.12 - Passenger Briefings.

0.9.2 Features
• The manuals are A4 size, spiral bound and protected in a plastic folder
• There is large print text at the front of the manual. This text is translated into braille at the back of the manual.

0.9.3 Precautions
To ensure that the properties of the braille text do not get damaged, the manuals shall be placed back into its original stowage at end of flight.

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Dangerous Goods Kit

  • What is the preflight check of the dangerous goods kit
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Preflight Check:

(Standard)

  • Correct number and Location
  • Serviceable
  • Stowed Securely

Ensure bag intact with contents inside. If bag has a seal: Ensure it is intact

NOTE: When tamper proof seal is broken, writing will be visible

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Defibrillator:

  • What should be visible on the handle when conducting the preflight check?
  • Where is the ‘ready kit’ found?
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0.14 Use Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) on a casualty in cardiac arrest. When attached to casualty it automatically analyses the heart’s rhythm and advises if a shock is appropriate

Standard Preflight Check:

  • Correct number and location
  • Serviceable
  • Secure in Brackets/Stowed Securely

Green tick shall be visible on handle
NOTE: If a red cross is visible captain shall be notified. AEDs and
contents of pack are not a ‘no go’ item

‘Ready Kit’ is contained within AED attached to defibrillator pads and contains items used to prepare the casualty for defibrillation

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Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT):

• Where is the fixed ELT located on the aircraft?

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0.16 EmergencyLocatorTransmitter

0.16.1 Overview
An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) transmits location for search and rescue craft.
ELTs shall be carried whenever:
• Rafts are required to be carried on an aircraft.
• Aircraft are scheduled to fly across remote areas that would make search and rescue difficult.
One ELT is required when one raft is carried, and at least two ELTs when more than one raft is carried.

0.16.2 Fixed ELT
Fitted with one fixed ELT, which is located in fuselage (a fixed ELT is not carried in cabin).

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Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT):

For both 406 SE & 406 SG:
• Prior to placing the ELT in the water what must be completed?

• Prior to operating in a ditching, which position do you need to confirm the switch is in?

  • Prior to operating in a land evacuation, which position will you move the switch to?
  • What feature confirms the ELT is transmitting?
A

0.16.4.2 Rescue 406 SE Operation -

Ditching
1. Remove from brackets.
2. Once on board raft, unroll free end of lanyard at top of ELT.
3. Tie lanyard securely to raft.
4. Confirm switch is in ‘ARM’ position.
5. Place ELT in water to commence transmission.
6. Confirm ELT is activated by observing white light at base of
antenna, which will flash after approximately 10 seconds.
7. Antenna will automatically erect after approximately 5 minutes.

Land Evacuation

  1. Remove from brackets.
  2. Position ELT in area clear of obstructions at highest point for best transmission.
  3. Rotate switch anti-clockwise to ‘XMT’ position (through OFF position).
  4. Break tape securing antenna, with hand over antenna.

0.16.5.2 Rescue 406 SG
Operation -

  1. Remove from brackets.
  2. Once on board raft, unroll lanyard at top of ELT.
  3. Tie lanyard securely to raft.
  4. Release antenna from stowed position under foam flotation ring, to
    upright position.
  5. Confirm switch is in ‘ARM’ position.
  6. Place ELT in water.

Land Evacuation
1. Remove from brackets.
2. Position ELT in area clear of obstructions at highest point for best
transmission.
3. Release antenna from stowed position under foam flotation ring, to upright position.
4. Lift toggle switch to manually set to ‘ON’ position.
Confirm ELT is activated by observing LED indicator

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Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT):

  • What is the minimum duration on the highest frequency and lower frequencies?
A

0.16.6 Duration

  • Minimum: 24 hr on highest frequency (406 MHz)
  • Minimum: 50 hr on lower frequencies (121.5 MHz)
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Fire Containment Bag (FCB):

  • What is the purpose of the FCB?
  • How many sizes of FCB are there and where are these located on the aircraft?
A

0.17 The Fire Containment Bag (FCB) is used as a secondary measure to assist cabin crew in containing lithium battery/PEDs which have been cooled down after exhibiting signs of thermal runaway.
It may also be used to assist in containing lithium battery/PEDs which have been crushed/damaged or overheating,
(refer Section 3.3.12 - Lithium Batteries)

  • FCB allows water absorption, as a method of cooling lithium battery/PED
  • The FCB has three flaps, which shall be stowed inside the FCB, to ensure it is OPEN, ready for use

• There are two sizes on board:
- Flight Deck: Small
-Cabin Large
The FCB is inside a clear protection bag which is secured with a red security seal

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Fire Extinguisher:

  • Can the BCF/Halon fire extinguisher be used on all types of fires?
  • Is the fire extinguisher a cooling agent?
  • What is the duration of the fire extinguisher?
  • When using the fire extinguisher what angle (from vertical) mustn’t be exceeded?
  • List 5 precautions to consider when using the fire extinguisher.
  • If flames were detected in the middle of the cabin, what is the procedure before extinguishing the agent onto the flames?
A
  1. 18.1 BCF/Halon Fire extinguishers carried on board Virgin Australia aircraft contain Bromochloradifluromethane and are designed to extinguish ALL types of fires.
  2. 18.3 Duration is approximately 10 seconds

0.18.4 Precautions
• Use extinguisher 1-2 m away from fire where possible
• Never hold extinguisher at an angle greater than 60° (from vertical)
• Use of PBE is recommended, particularly in confined spaces or if
fumes or heavy smoke present
• BCF/Halon extinguishant is not a cooling agent. After fighting a non-electrical fire, always dampen and cool area with water
• Ensure nozzle points towards fire
• Initial discharge may cause paper or fabric fires to scatter
• Initial discharge may cause flare up when extinguishant contacts fire
• Content of BCF/Halon and the by-products created by the heat of
the fire are toxic
• Unprotected exposure to the contents of BCF/Halon can result in dizziness, difficulty breathing, as well as eye and nose irritation
• After discharge of an entire fire extinguisher, it can take up to 7 minutes for agent to dissipate
• Signs of smoke should be clear and agent dissipated before removal of oxygen masks or protective breathing equipment
• Leaks may be difficult to detect. Very small leaks may be heard as the pressurised contents of the extinguisher escape. More significant leaks may result in personnel experiencing eye and breathing irritation
• As the pressure from the fire extinguisher decreases, if safe to do so it may be necessary to move closer to the fire than 1-2 metres.

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Fire Protection Gloves

• What are the fire protection gloves used for?

A

0.19.1 Fire Containment gloves

Fire protection gloves are designed to protect the wearer’s hands when fighting fires. Some instances where fire protection gloves are to be utilised:
• Lithium battery incidents (overheating/fire).

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Daily First Aid Kit (DFAK):
• What is the DFAK used for?
• What are some contents?
• Is the DFAK a required piece of equi

A

0.20.1 Use the Daily First Aid Kit (DFAK) for first aid incidents. Use for in flight first aid treatment of passengers and crew. Daily First Aid Kit (DFAK) should be removed during emergency situations such as an emergency landing or ditching. The DFAK is not a required piece of safety equipment.

Contents

External Pocket:

  • Paracetamol tablets 500mg X 24
  • Aspirin tablets 300mg X 8
  • Blue Strip Band Aid X 25

Internal Pocket:

  • Sharps container X 1
  • Paediatric Infant Mask X 1

First Aid Kit Module:

  • Clinical Waste Bag (small) X 2
  • Non adherent gauze dressings X 6
  • Steri Strips (pack of 4)
  • Triangular Bandage X 1
  • Crepe Bandage 7.5 mcm X 1
  • Combines X 2
  • Gauze pads 10cm x 10cm (pack of 5)
  • Micropore Tape X 1
  • Saline Steri tubes 10ml X 5
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Emergency First Aid Kit (EFAK):

  • What is the EFAK used for?
  • What are some of the contents?
  • Is the EFAK a required piece of equipment?
A

0.21.1 Use EFAK only in an emergency

  1. 21.2 EFAK Contents:
    - Plastic Adhesive Bandage X 1
    - Ammonia Inhalant X 1
    - Triangular Bandages X 5
    - Gauze Bandage X 4
    - Scissors X 1
    - Antiseptic Swaps X 2
    - Bandage Compress X 8
    - Wire Splint X 2
    - Adhesive Tape X 1
    - Latex Gloves X 1

EFAK is a no go item (manual Refference?)

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Handcuffs

  • Whose permission must be granted to use the handcuffs?
  • Where should you prepare the handcuffs?
  • How are the handcuffs double locked?
  • Can offenders be secured in any way to the aircraft for landing?
A

0.23 When using the handcuffs you are making an arrest. They shall only be used as a last resort and only with the captain’s permission.

  • 0.23.2 To Prepare Handcuffs for Use
    1. Prepare the handcuffs out of view of the passenger.
    2. Hold the handcuffs and set one side at a time.
    3. Gripping one side of the handcuff, push the jaw through until the
    notch reaches the frame.
    4. Repeat step 3. for the other side of the handcuffs.
    5. The handcuffs are now SET and ready for use
  • To prevent the handcuff from becoming too tight the handcuffs need to be DOUBLE LOCKED. Use the small peg at the top of the key. Insert this into the double lock slot (hollow rectangle shape) and slide the wire strip towards the keyhole. The handcuffs are now double locked.
  • 0.23.5 Precautions
    • Be confident and assertive when using
    • Be careful not to cause injury to the person being restrained (pinching of skin when applying handcuffs and lack of circulation to hands after fitting)
    • Avoid fitting handcuffs over clothing
    • Offender shall not be restrained to any part of the aircraft at any time
    • Offender shall be able to walk freely if evacuation is required.
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Life Jackets:

  • Who ensures passenger seats are fitted with an adult/child life jacket?
  • What will you do if a passenger advises they do not have a life jacket under or beside their seat?
  • When will the adult/child lifejacket be inflated?
A

0.24.2.5 Considerations
Engineers will ensure passenger seats are fitted with an adult/child life jacket. If a passenger advises they do not have a life jacket under or beside their seat:
• Restow life jacket if fallen out of pouch
• If life jacket missing, replace with spare adult life jacket
• If life jacket appears to have been tampered with Onboard Leader (OBL) will inform captain who will liaise with engineering
• Report to OBL/CL if spare life jacket has been used, (including which seat number stowed under) or Velcro on pouch has been worn. OBL/CL will report, refer Section 0.5 - Safety Equipment and Cabin Furnishing Reporting
Engineers will replace spare life jacket at a port where equipment is available.

  • Inflate upon exiting the aircraft
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Infant Lifejacket

What is the recommended maximum age and weight for use of the infant life jacket?

  • When is it recommended to inflate the infant life jacket?
  • When should the lanyard on the infant life jacket be attached to the supervising adult?
  • What is the minimum duration of the light?
A
  1. 24.4.3 Recommended for use by infants up to 4 years of age or 17kg
    - Inflate at an exit immediately prior to evacuating
    - Once outside the aircraft, attach infant life jacket lanyard to supervising adult
    - 0.24.2.3 Duration: Light minimum 8 hours
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Life Rafts:

  • What is the inflation time of the life raft?
  • What is the weight and overload capacity of the life raft?
  • How much fresh water is stored in the survival kit and what are some other ways occupants could get water?
A
  1. 25 Lifetafts
    - Inflation time: approximately 30 secs
  2. 25.3
    - Capacity: 56
    - Overload 84
    - Weight 44
  • 1 Litre fresh water stored in survival kit.
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Life Raft Operation:

  • At a door exit, where will crew attach the life raft?
  • At the overwing exit, what is the primary method of attaching the life raft?
  • What is the secondary method of attaching the life raft at the overwing exit?
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0.25.4 Operation
1. Check exits are usable.
2. Move raft to usable exits.
3. Open exit.
4. Secure inflation line to aircraft:
Door Exit: Pass inflation line through evacuation handle and clip back on itself.
Overwing Exit:
• Primary method: Clip inflation line to forward life raft
attachment point:
- B737-700: In the exit frame.
- B737-800: In the rear exit frame.
• Alternate method: Fasten seat belt nearest exit and pass
inflation line through belt and clip back on itself.
5. Push raft into water; it shall be clear of door and wing area before inflation.
6. To inflate, pull firmly on the handle on the inflation line. Do not pull inflation line midway as this could cause the raft to move towards the aircraft and get damaged or inflate inside the aircraft.
7. An Able-Bodied Person (ABP) should board the raft first and hold raft close to exit with mooring line to assist with passenger boarding.
8. Fill far side of raft first, distributing occupants evenly around raft and seating them as soon as possible.
9. Ensure Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) are passed into rafts with additional equipment.

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Life raft survival kit

  • List the contents of the life raft survival kit (18 Items)
A

0.25.6 Life rafts are equipped with a survival kit that will be found in the water attached to the life raft once it’s inflated and/or detached from the aircraft.

0.25.6.1 Contents
• Hand pump and adaptor
• Bailing bucket
• Canopy (non-inflatable) and rods
• Raft repair kit
• Dehydrated sponge
• Life raft manual
• Heliograph/signal mirror
• Flares (day/night)
• Sea dye marker
• Fresh water (approximately 1000 ml)
• Flashlight
• Water purification tablets
• Ammonia inhalant
• Antiseptic swabs
• Blister burn ointment
• Bandages 
• Whistle
• Knife
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Signalling Equipment – Sea Dye Marker:

  • What colour is the sea dye marker?
  • What is its maximum duration?
  • How is this piece of equipment used?
A
  1. 25.8 Sea Dye Marker
    - Creates green fluorescent die when exposed to water
    - Maximum duration: 4 hours depend on sea conditions
    - Use only one sea dye marker at a time and only when search craft has been sighted. Remove cap. Gradually pour dye into water evenly.
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Signalling Equipment – Flare (Day/Night):

  • When should the flare be used and what is the burn time?
  • How do you operate the flare?
A
  1. 25.9 Flare (Day/Night)
    - 0.25.9.3 Duration: Approximately 7 Secs
  • 0.25.9.2 Operation: Use only one flare at a time. Use only when search craft has been sighted.
    1. Direct flare upwards away from body at arm’s length.
    2. Press top, flare will drop down.
    3. Pull down to lock.
    4. Unscrew cap
    5. Pull chain to launch, holding flare facing downwind, over edge of raft.
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Megaphone:

  • What two situations would require the use of the megaphone?
  • How is the horn activated?
  • How is the horn interrupted?
  • How is the horn turned off?
A

0.26.1 The megaphone is to be used in the event of:
• The cabin PA system being unserviceable
• An evacuation (during and afterwards) to assist in crowd control

0.26.2 Operation
1. Remove from brackets.
2. Hold pointing towards passengers.
3. Squeeze hand grip.
4. Speak into mouthpiece with a strong, confident voice.
5. Adjust volume using control dial on side.
6. Activate horn to attract attention of passengers as required. Pull pin
adjacent to volume control dial; megaphone will emit loud
intermittent horn.
7. To turn horn off, replace pin (connected by lanyard) or squeeze handgrip to temporarily interrupt.

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Oxygen - Flight Crew System:

  • Who completes the preflight check?
  • What are the three oxygen flow modes?
  • Which mode is the mask stowed in?
  • What can be done to rectify the accumulation of moisture/condensation or smoke in the mask?
A
  1. 27.2.2 Oxygen Flow Modes
    - Mask is stowed with control knob set to 100% mode.
    - There are three modes on the mask:

Normal Mode
• At lower cabin altitudes ambient air is mixed with added oxygen during inhalation. As cabin altitude increases the percentage of ambient air entering the regulator is reduced until at a preset point, the user inhales 100% oxygen. In an emergency depressurisation the regulator will automatically provide 100% oxygen when cabin altitude exceeds preset point.

100% Mode
• 100% oxygen provided to user upon inhalation, regardless of cabin altitude.

Emergency Mode
• Provides 100% oxygen, supplied at positive pressure regardless of cabin altitude. The positive pressure purges smoke and toxic fumes from face seal and maintains visual protection

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Q

Oxygen - Portable Oxygen Bottle:

  • What is the preflight check of the oxygen bottle?
  • Except for emergency situations, what psi level must the bottle not drop below?
  • What is the flow duration on the high and low outlets?
A

Portable O2 preflight check:
- Standard
- Dust covers in position, where applicable
- No oil or grease on fittings
- Minimum pressure 1500 psi (pounds per square inch)
Oxygen mask with bottle

0.30.7 Precautions

• Prepare out of sight of passenger
• Do not drop or bump oxygen bottle
• Do not handle oxygen bottle or mask with greasy hands
• Do not let the pressure fall below 50 psi, unless it is an emergency
situation
• Do not confuse light weight bottle with volume of oxygen contained
• Scott: ‘HI’ and ‘LO’ outlet locations differ between models
• Integra: When in use, ensure On/Off knob is turned completely ‘ON’
• Brief an Able-Bodied Person (ABP) to assist and monitor the
passenger’s condition. Never leave the passenger unattended.

0.30.6 Flow Duration

DURATION FROM 1800 PSI TO 50 PSI
Hi (4L/minute) 63 mins
Low (2L/minute) 126 mins

DURATION FROM 1500 PSI TO 50 PSI
Hi (4L/minute) 51 mins
Low (2L/minute) 102 mins

40
Q

Oxygen - Portable Oxygen

  • Prior to connecting the mask to the bottle, what must be present in the mask connector?
  • Where do you stow an oxygen bottle that is being used, for landing?
A

0.28.2.1 Oxygen Bottle
In the event crew member required to attach oxygen mask to oxygen bottle crew member shall:
1. Remove the dust cover on oxygen bottle.
2. Check O-ring is present in mask connector.
3. Line up the slot on the oxygen mask connector with the pin on ‘HI’ flow outlet and rotate to lock into place

0.30.4 Securing O2 bottle for use during landing:
Using two extension seat belts, secure oxygen bottle to baggage rail under aisle seat, parallel to front of baggage rail.
Oxygen shall not be fitted to emergency exit rows or the row forward of the overwing exit. Passengers seated in these rows who require oxygen shall be reseated to a non-exit row aisle seat.

41
Q

Paediatric/Infant Oxygen Masks:

  • Where are the paediatric infant/oxygen masks located?
  • If use of the mask distresses a child, how can you ensure adequate O2 is delivered?
A
  1. 29.1 Paediatric/infant oxygen masks are located in the Daily First Aid Kit (DFAK) and are for use on children aged 0-2 years. There is one paediatric/infant oxygen mask per DFAK
    - Young children can become further distressed when an oxygen mask is placed on them. It is important to keep the child calm and remain on the parent/carer’s lap. Holding the mask near the child’s mouth and nose without attaching head strap is adequate.
42
Q

Protective Breathing Equipment:

  • How may verbal communications be impacted by crew wearing the PBE?
  • What is the minimum duration?
  • How do you ensure the PBE is within its expiry date if you are unable to see the expiry date on the front of the case?
  • What action should occur after pulling the ring marked ‘PULL TO ACTUATE?”
  • If nothing is heard after activating the PBE, what should be done?
  • Where would you place the PBE after
A

0.31 Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) is designed to help protect the wearer’s eyes and respiratory tract from the effects of smoke in the cabin, toxic fumes or while fighting inflight fires.

0.31.2 Operation
1. Open box by lifting latch marked ‘Lift’.
2. Remove PBE from box.
3. Grasp red strip with one hand and tear bag open along perforated
edge.
4. Remove PBE.
5. Pull ring marked ‘PULL TO ACTUATE’ in direction indicated.
6. Flow of oxygen will be heard. If there is no audible flow of oxygen,
discard PBE and retrieve another.
7. Widen neck seal and guide PBE over face and head.
8. Pull PBE down until headband engages forehead.
9. Ensure neck seal clear so tight seal can be maintained around
neck.
10. Pull PBE skirt down over shoulders and chest.

  1. 31.3 Removal
  2. Remove PBE away from fire or smoke.
  3. Brush hands through hair to break down oxygen build up.

0.31.4 Duration
Minimum: 15 minutes

0.31.5 Precautions

  • After pulling the ring marked ‘PULL TO ACTUATE’, there may be a short delay before the flow of oxygen can be heard
  • Presence of strong irritating odours inside the PBE indicates seal is ineffective. Check the neck seal. If the condition persists or neck seal is torn move to a safe place and remove PBE
  • Be careful when removing PBE as the generator at the back will be hot
  • Guard against feeling of invincibility, PBE leaves the body exposed to heat and flames
  • Verbal communications may not be easily audible. Adjust communications as required
  • If wearing glasses, adjust them through PBE fabric
  • Signs of smoke should be clear and fire extinguisher agent should be dissipated before removal of PBE.

After Use
Place used PBE on galley bench until generator has cooled
Once PBE has cooled:
- Remove rubbish bag from lavatory waste bin and place PBE
inside waste bin. Shut waste bin door to ensure fire seal is maintained
Lock lavatory door. Monitor during flight
Onboard Leader will advise captain how many PBE(s) were used
and their location. Captain will record in Maintenance Log (VAGP-ENG-087)
After landing, hand used PBE(s) to engi

43
Q

Public Address System (PA System):

  • What PA will the OBL make during the preflight check of the PA system?
  • How must the handset be held when making a PA
A

0.33.3 PA system

• “Safety Equipment and Security call back in 1 minute”

• When making PA, handset should be held like a phone. Holding handset earpiece away from ear can induce feedback
Cord should not be stretched further than crew jump s

44
Q

Resuscitation Mask:

  • What items can be found in each resuscitation mask case?
  • Should the casing be opened during the preflight check?
A 
0.34.3 Contents
• Mask
• Gloves
• Alcohol wipe
• Instruction booklet

Do not open case during preflight check

45
Q

Safety Demonstration Kit:

  • Where are safety demonstration kits NOT to be placed in readiness for use?
  • What other item must be used as part of the safety demonstration? Where should the crew get this item?
A

0.35.1 Safety Demo Kit

Crew members are to ensure safety demonstration kits and/or contents are not placed on jump seats during boarding as this may impede the exits.

Obtain a Safety Instruction card from the nearest passenger seat to where you are standing for the Safety Demonstration.

46
Q

Seat Belts - Extension and Infant:

  • When must infant seat belts be issued?
  • What brief is required when handing out the infant seatbelt?
  • Can parent/guardian keep their infant in a sling with the infant seat belt fastened?
  • What are extension seatbelts designed for?
  • When must extension seatbelts be handed out to passengers
  • Does a twist in a passenger seat belt affect the safety function of the seat belt in any way?
A

0.38.1 Infant seat belts are issued to passengers to secure infants prior to primary door closure. Deliver infant brief to supervising adult.

Under no circumstances is the adult to fasten their seat belt around both themselves and the infant.

The infant seat belt is the only piece of equipment permitted to secure an infant unless an approved CRS is used

  1. 37.1 Extension seat belts are distributed to passengers that require additional seat belt length prior to primary door closure.
  2. 39.3 The seat belt manufacturer has advised that a twist in the seat belt does not impact the airworthiness or safety of the seat belt.
47
Q

Seat Labels:

  • What are the seat labels used for?
  • What types of seat labels are onboard?
A

Seat Labels are used for engineering purposes (i.e. unserviceable passenger seats) and crew rest. Seat Labels are to be placed over the seat headrest.
There are 3 types of Seat Labels:
• Do not Occupy
• For Flight Attendant Use Only

48
Q

Fasten Seat Belt Sign (FSB):

• What is the aural indication for the FSB being switched on or off?

A

0.41.1 Fasten Seatbelt Signs are located at each Passenger Service Unit (PSU) of cabin area, galleys and door entries.
When the FSB signs are illuminated it is an instruction to passengers and crew to fasten their seat belt. When the FSB sign is turned on or off:
• A corresponding single LO chime sounds.

49
Q

Slide Board and Slide Sheet:

  • What is the slide board/sheet used for?
  • Who will use the slide board and slide sheet?
A

0.41.1 The slide board is to be used to provide assistance during passenger transfer to and from:
• Wheelchair and their seat
• Aircraft seat to wheelchair
• Wheelchair to wheelchair.

0.42.2 Slide sheets and slide boards will be used by ground crew or cabin crew members who are trained in their use, refer Volume A4: Cabin Crew Policy and Procedures Manual, Section 10.8 - Passengers Who Require Mobility Assis

50
Q

Torch – Air Lite and DME:

  • When can the torch be used?
  • How is the torch activated?
  • Is the torch water resistant?
  • What is the maximum duration of the torch/s?
A
  1. 44.1 Torches are used during an evacuation to check assigned area and for crowd control. They are for emergency use only.
  2. 44.2.2 Once removed from bracket torch will illuminate automatically

Both DME and Airlite torches are water resistant

Maximum duration of both DME and Airlite Torches is 4 hours

51
Q

Upper Torso Harness (UTH):

  • What is the UTH used for?
  • Type 1: Can this type be used by both adults and children in any economy seat?
  • Type 2: Which seat is this type to be fitted on?
  • Where should the aircraft seatbelt be sitting and what should crew do if it is riding up?
A

The Upper Torso Harness (UTH) is used:
• To assist passengers who are restricted in their ability to hold themselves upright in their seat
• In conjunction with the aircraft seat belt
• To enable passenger to remain upright during take-off, landing and if
necessary, throughout the entire flight.

A passenger is only permitted to use a Virgin Australia supplied UTH; the UTH may be used on both adults and children. Cabin crew shall confirm correct fitment of the UTH.
The seat belt shall be fastened any time the fasten seat belt sign is illuminated

0.45.1 Type 1 is for any economy seat
Type 2 is for J class seats.

0.45.1.2 UTH satchel has an additional pouch which contains the child strap
• Type 1: Blue padded section on strap to be placed behind child’s head above neck
• Type 2: Grey padded section on strap to be placed behind child’s head above neck
• Velcro on back of strap to secure to shoulder straps of harness
• Velcro at ends of strap to secure behind seat.

0.45.1.5 Precautions
Seat belt shall sit low and tight around passenger’s hips. If seat belt rides up on passenger, readjust seat belt and shoulder straps. Ensure clothing/blankets are not stick to Velcro.

0.46.1.6 Precautions - Child
If seat belt cannot be secured tightly around child, they are either:
• To be nursed by parent/guardian with infant seat belt if under
3 years of age
• Not permitted to travel as they will not be adequately restrained.

52
Q

Wheelchair:
• What is the weight restriction for use?
• Can the wheelchair be used during taxi, take-off, landing and turbulence?
• Can a passenger be left unattended in the wheelchair?
• What process will crew follow if the wheelchair becomes soiled?

A

An onboard wheelchair is fitted to all aircraft and has been specifically designed to fit the aircraft aisles. The onboard wheelchair is to be used by cabin crew to assist in the transfer of passengers with restricted mobility between their seat and the lavat

0.46.2 Contents
• Wheelchair
• Wheelchair manual
• Biohazard bag
• Caution Tag
• Yellow Seals (Serviceable wheelchair)
• Red Seals (Unserviceable wheelchair).

0.46.8 Precautions
The wheelchair shall be stowed during taxi, take-off and landing and shall not be used during turbulence.
Never leave a passenger unattended in the wheelchair.
Always activate the brakes while the wheelchair is not in motion. The wheelchair has a weight restriction of 135 kg.

0.46.6 Soiled Wheelchair
1. Place wheelchair in biohazard bag.
2. Tag carry bag with Caution tag.
3. Return to stowage.
4. Report to captain, refer Section 0.5 - Safety Equipment and Cabin
Furnishing Reporting.
5. Replacement of wheelchair will occur at mainline port where spare
wheelchairs are available.

53
Q

Assessment:

  1. ) BCF/Halon Fire Extinguisher
  2. ) Emergency Locator Transmitter
  3. ) Handcuffs
  4. ) Infant Lifejacket
  5. ) Megaphone
  6. ) Oxygen Bottle
  7. ) Protective Breathing Equipment
  8. ) Signalling Equipment:
    • Flare
    • Sea Dye Marker
    • Heliograph Mirror
A
  1. ) BCF/Halon Fire Extinguisher
  2. ) Emergency Locator Transmitter
  3. ) Handcuffs
  4. ) Infant Lifejacket
  5. ) Megaphone
  6. ) Oxygen Bottle
  7. ) Protective Breathing Equipment
  8. ) Signalling Equipment:
    • Flare
    • Sea Dye Marker
    • Heliograph Mirror

Safety And Emergency Procedures (4 decks)

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