A/C General Flashcards
Which have circuit breakers?
- each galley
- a/c w/ power seats and IFE and/or laptop power ports
- if an overload or electrical malfunction occurs, a circuit breaker will pop out
What should be done if a circuit breaker pops out?
- Don’t touch it. Notify captain immediately
- Notify remaining FAs which circuit breaker has popped out and Captain was notified
- If Captain directs to reset it, push it in only once (do not hold it in)
- Notify captain of result after reset
- If circuit breaker causes an electrical fire, take action to fight the fire
Cart Release Tool
- on 77G, 77M and 77O a/c only
- for what? when a galley cart becomes stuck on a galley or aisle pop-up (mushroom)
- Location: compartment fwd of door 1R
Master Call Panels
- part of communication sys.
- also known as annunciator bars
- Location: throughout cabin
- Why?: assist w/ communications betw. crewmembers and customers
Interphone
- crew-to-crew communication (flight deck to FA or FA to FA)
- visual indicator: pink/red light on master call panel
- audible indicator: single HI-LO chime over cabin PA
Customer Call from Seat
- Visual indicator: blue light on master call panel
- Audible indicator: single chime over cabin PA
- Can be reset by pressing Customer Call button a second time or pressing customer call reset button, or IFE, CSCP/CACP panels (dependent upon a/c)
Customer Call from Lavatory
- Visual indicator: amber light on master call panel and/or customer call reset button outside lavatory door
- Audible indicator: single chime over cabin PA
- Can be reset by pressing Customer Call button inside lav a second time or pressing customer call reset button outside lav
Additional Master Call Panel Indicators
A319/A320
- Visual indicator: Flashing Dual Red
- Chime Source: Emergency call from flight deck
B777-200 (all except 77E)
- Visual indicator: Flashing Dual Red
- Chime Source: All call
B787
- Visual indicator: Solid Pink
- Chime Source: All call
- Visual indicator: Flashing Pink
- Chime Source: Emergency All call
PA Announcement Priorities
PA announcements ordered as follows:
Flight Deck (PA announcements)
FA (PA Direct Access Anncmt on 777 & 787) *only used if dialling sys inoperative or an emergency
FA (Priority announcement on 777 & 787)
FA (PA announcements)
PRAMs (Pre-recorded Automated anncmts)
Video Entertainment Audio
Boarding Music
Sterile Flight Deck Light
- indicates FD should be contacted only for safety-related items
- illuminated after closure of boarding door and prior to surface mvt
- switched off when a/c climbs above 10,000 ft
- switched on again on final descent after passing 10,000 ft
- remains on until a/c is parked at gate
Location of Sterile Flight Deck Light
B737, B757, B767-400, B777-200 (77E), B777-300
- blue light adjacent to FD door
B777-200 - WHITE light adjacent to FD door
B787 - WHITE light installed on all Master Call Panels
Control Panels
- location: various cabin jumpseat stations
- purpose: controlling of cabin lighting, door entry lights, emergency lighting system, evac alarms, and jumpseat work lights
Door Safety Strap Operation
- if equipped, place strap across door whenever cabin door is open and jetbridge or airstairs are not in place
- after use, release door safety strap and stow properly
- Type 1 - secure loose end of strap to a/c mounted assist handle
- Type 2 - allow strap to completely retract into a/c door frame. Report any discrepancy to pilots
- Before closing a/c door, verify door safety strap is properly stowed
- Close and arm door
- if strap is caught in door, notify pilots immediately
- under direction of Captain, ensure door is disarmed and open door
- Type 1 - open door far enough to bring door safety strap inside
- Type 2 - open door and ensure strap completely retracts into a/c door frame
- Close and arm door
- Notify pilots when complete
Emergency Lighting System
- auto activation by loss of normal a/c power
- manual activation by Emergency Light Switch ELS located in flight deck or cabin
- lasts minimum of 10 min.
- EEPL Emergency Escape Path Lighting on aisles and aisle bulkheads
Emergency Exits
- Cabin exits
- Flight deck exits (window or escape hatch w/ escape rope or intertia reels)
Evac Alarm
- location: FA panel and FD
- activation: at any panel
- Flight CAN be dispatched w/ an inoperative evac system
- before dep., Maintenance (MM) will install placard in FD and on FA evac panels
- either MM or pilots should inform IP/P that sys is inoperative
- IP/P should review with Captain alternate means of notifying pilots of need to initiate evac if alarm inoperative
FA Jumpseats
- Do NOT occupy following Jumpseats during taxi, takeoff and landing
- A320 (20C) Outboard j/s at door 2R
- B777-300 fwd-facing j/s at Doors 2L/R
- identified by name of door grp where located and Left or Right
Oxygen Systems
Any time an oxygen compartment door is open or an object protrudes from an oxygen compartment, notify the IP/P and pilots immediately.
Do not attempt to repack any deployed masks.
Submit appropriate Cabin Discrepancy Report and IOR.
Oxygen Systems for Lap Children
FAs are responsible for monitoring the seating arrangements of lap children and must ensure that a
What does a pink/red light on the master call panel indicate?
A call from the FD or another FA j/s
What does a blue light on the master call panel indicate?
A customer call from a seat
What does an amber light on the master call panel indicate?
A customer call from a lavatory
What is meant by PRAMs?
Pre-recorded Automated Announcements
On which a/c does a blue light installed adjacent to FD door indicate a Sterile FD phase?
737
757
767-400
777-200 (77E ver. only)
777-300
On which a/c does a white (not blue) light installed adjacent to FD door indicate a Sterile FD phase?
777-200 (all except 77E)
787 *but on Master Call Panels, not FD door
What is the name of the lighted bars located on the ceiling which have different colour lights and accompanied by chimes when lit?
Master Call Panels
What is the name for the panels located on various j/s stations which provide FAs w/ ability to control cabin functions including cabin lighting, door entry lights, emergency lighting system, evacuation alarms, and j/s work lights?
FA Control Panels
At what temperature is the lavatory trash chute fire extinguisher discharged?
Above 180 F
Aside from the 787, how is the emergency O2 produced on all other a/c?
chemical generation
How long does the emergency O2 flow continuously once activated?
12 - 22 min depending on a/c type
How can one know if oxygen is flowing to an individual O2 mask?
a green in-line flow indicator
What types of face masks are found in the FD?
2 types
Full face mask
Two-piece face mask
How can oxygen be administered during a First Aid incident?
through
POB Portable Oxygen Bottle
PPOB Portable Pulse Oxygen Bottle
Aviox O2 units
True or False Extension cords are permitted for use at in-seat power outlets.
False
Can a trash cart with an inoperable flap still be used?
No It must be tagged with a Galley Equipment Needs Repair Tag and not used during flight.
When making a “General Check” or preflighting emergency equipment, what 3 questions should the FA be asking?
- Is it there?
- Is it secure / stowed?
- How many?
*There may also be additional steps in preflighting such as checking pressure gauges and verifying seals.
If any portable equipment is used during flight, what must the FA do prior to landing?
- usage must be reported to CA if possible (or at least prior to next departure)
- re-stowed to original location
- notify CA and crew of location if not at original location
