11.7 Flashcards
Whats the airworthiness code produced by EASA to. Ensure aircraft is equipped with he right emergency equipment ?
Certification specifications
Whats a life jacket inflated with ?
Small C02 bottle
( secondary inflation tube which you blow yourself )
How many passengers should you have on an aircraft for it to be a requirement to carry a crash axe ?
More than nine seats.
( axe is secured in cockpit )
( more than 200 seats, a second axe is required )
( routine maintenance is to check they are there )
How many seats should there be for the requirement of first aid kits ?
0-99 = 1 kit
100-199 = 2 kit
200-299 = 3 kit
300 or more = 4 kit
( located in overhead locker with placard to mark there location )
How many passengers should there be for there to be a requirement to carry a megaphone onboard ?
61 or more passengers
( more than 100 should Carry 2 )
( located in overhead locker and maintenance should include testing and replacing batteries)
What engages the emergency slide with the floor ?
Girt bar mechanism
What do pilots use to escape the cockpit ?
A rope allowing them to repel out of the window which have knots tied into it at regular intervals t control the speed of decent.
What chapter is it to locate emergency equipment.
Chapter 25
Whats the requirements for a cockpit seat to have ?
Single point release shoulder harness
( 5 point seat belts are attached to seat frame )
What backup is there incase the electric seat adjuster stops working for the pilot ?
Mechanical override system
What is the components of a cockpit seat ?
Headrest
Back cushion
Seat cushion
Armrests
Restraint system
Support base
Two electric actuators
What happens with the thigh pads when the pilot apply brakes or rudder ?
Fold cowards with pilots knees to relive pressure and then returns to initial position once done.
What attaches the cockpit seat to the floor tracks ?
Bogies
How many points does the harness on an observer seat have ?
4 - point
( fold down from wall/bulkhead )
What parts does an observer seat consist of ?
Headrest
Back cushion
Restraint system
Armrest
Seat cushion
Support base
Control box
What the operation of the right arm rest on an observer seat ?
Folding work table
( 4 bolts support base of seat to flight deck )
How old must the passenger be to have a seat with a safety belt for restraint ?
2 years old
What increments does the track allow the seat to move in ?
1 inch
What dos an economy seats weight range from ?
33 - 116 kg
Whats the procedure for removing economy seat ?
-De-energise IFE
-Mark components to record there position
-Disconnect electrical connectors
-Disengage seat track locking mechanism ( 3/16 ) Allen key.
How can the upper and lower lumbar features in a business class seat be controlled ?
By the IPSC or IFE
What does the leg rest have in a business class seat to avoid entrapment issues ?
Current - sensing
What the total travel for a food tray in business class ?
5 inches
Where is the life jacket located in a business class seat ?
Behind food tray below arm rest
There can you find the equipment layout on an aircraft ?
On a placard or the crew operating manual.
What must the curtains in the cabin be ?
Fire retardant and not to provide toxic fumes.
How many seconds can a pre-recorded announcement type recorders memory hold ?
150 seconds.
How many volts DC does the PAS system supply ?
28vdc
What secures the galleys to the top of the fuselage ?
Tie rods
Whats attached in the bulk cargo section to prevent the cargo from shifting around ad possibly causing a loss of control ?
Nets and barriers
Whats cargo containers used to hold cargo known as ?
Unit load devices ( ULD )
How does the rollers contact the ULDs when the motor is running ?
Raise up when running and sink into floor when it’s housing is switched off.
( unit is lifted up on hinge for cleaning )
( drive unit has drain whole to drain water preventing corrosion )
Whats applied to cargo floor to stop cargo moving forwards or upwards ?
Retention latches
What do sidewall lathes prevent in the cargo bay ?
Prevents ULDs from moving upwards or sideways during flight.
Whats the maintenance performed on a roller ?
Visual inspection to ensure they aren’t seized
What do latch units mounted on the roller tracks prevent ?
Cargo from moving forwards or backwards during flight.
How should you operate the latch units ?
With feet and if using fingers there’s a risk of finger entrapment.
Why has airstairs become uncommon ?
Due to weight and space saving properties
What are the stairs and hinges / rails on airstairs constructed from ?
Stairs - light alloy
Hinges and rails - titanium or steel
Whats the operation of the electric motor in a airstair integral with the door ?
Acts as a brake for the door falling under its own weight and also retracts door back up to stow position.
