11.7 Equipment & Furnishing Flashcards
What regulation dictates what every flight crew and passenger seat must be equipped with?
EASA cs25 subpart f
What must every flight crew seat be equipped with? [3]
- Shoulder harness with inertia reel
- single point release
- 5 point attachment
At what age must every passenger have a seatbelt
2 years old
Are the seatbelts detachable from the seats?
Yes
What is unique about passenger seats near emergency exits?
They have a solid tray underneath the seat cushion to provide support
What 2 types of emergency equipment are on board?
- Life jackets
- smoke equipment
What does the amount of pieces of emergency equipment available on board depend on?
Size of the aircraft and number of passengers on board
What must be provided for every passenger and crew?
Life jackets
What can be found on a life jacket? [4]
- Small CO2 bottle
- secondary inflation tube
- whistle
- water activated light powered by battery
What is the tag known as to inflate the life jacket?
Jerk to inflate
Where are crash axes located?
Secured in the stowage of the flight deck and rear galley
what must Every aircraft with 9 or more passengers, have what on board?
A crash axe
How many crash axes must an aircraft with 200 passengers have on board? And where?
2:
1 flight deck and 1aft most galley
What regulation dictates the amount of first aid kits an aircraft must have on board?
EASA cs25 sub part F
How many first aid kits are required for passengers? (Table)
- 0 to 99 = 1
- 100 to 199 = 2
- 200 to 299 = 3
- 300+ = 4
Where are first kits located?
Normally in overhead locker with placards marking location
What must an aircraft with more than 60 passengers carry on board?
Megaphone
When must an aircraft carry 2 megaphones?
With more than 100 passengers
What 2 types of emergency exits is available for flight crew?
- Rope out of the window
- Inertia reel out of the window
What is the purpose of cabin trim panels?
To hide the aircraft structure
What materials must curtains be made out of?
Fire retardant materials
What other name could overhead lockers called?
Hat racks
What’s the difference between floor coverings in the main cabin and the flight deck/galley/ toilet?
- Main cabin is made of out fabric
- Flight deck/ galley/ toilet made out of a non-textile plastic covering
How are gallies installed on the aircraft?
Secured at the top and bottom of the fuselage
What’s the advantage of using air stairs?
To disembark and embark without the use of ground equipment
How could air stairs be powered?
Hydraulically or electrically
What’s the construction of air stairs? [2]
- Hinges and rails = titanium or steel
- Stairs = light alloy construction (reduce weight)
What is important to do when electrically lowering air stairs?
Allow the motor to run until the door reaches the ground to avoid damage to mechanism
What direction do ball matts allow you to move cargo containers?
All directions and rotation
Which direction do roller tracks allow for cargo containers?
Fore and aft
What movement does a YZ latch prevent in cargo containers?
Left and right
Up and down
What movement does an X latch prevent in cargo containers?
Forward and backwards in a straight line
