A380

Question 1

How should the Aviation/medical Oxygen Mask be disposed post usage?

Answer 1

Place the mask and tubing in an air sickness bag and stow it next to the used oxygen bottle.
The mask should be placed in a biohazard bag when contaminated due to communicable disease, blood or vomit.

Question 2

State the procedure regarding tripped cabin circuit breakers.

Answer 2

When a circuit breaker trips, Cabin Crew must:
• Inform the Flight Crew immediately
• Enter the defect in the Cabin/IFE Defect Log Book

Cabin Crew shall not:
• Reset a tripped circuit breaker at any time on all aircraft;
• Pull a circuit breaker to reset an electrical equipment unless advised by the Flight Crew.

Question 3

State the exits to be demonstrated by ML3 Cabin Crew for a planned ditching.

Answer 3

M4 doors only.

Question 4

True or False?
Passengers are not allowed to use Smart Bags as carry-on baggage.

Answer 4

False.

Passengers are allowed to use Smart Bags as carry-on baggage provided that:
• The ‘Smart Bag’ is powered off
• The battery/power bank is removable

Question 5

In which emergency situation can the infant life cot be used?

Answer 5

The infant life cot is used to protect an infant in a ditching situation.

Question 6

True or False?
The lounge operator (UR1A or designate) is responsible for manning the
Business Class social area at all times and must not assist with service
duties in the cabin.

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

When will the cabin pressure light flash red?

Answer 7

When there is residual pressure in the cabin provided that:
• The associated door is DISARMED; and
• The aircraft is on the ground

Question 8

How would Cabin Crew confirm the flow of oxygen in a cabin drop down oxygen mask?

Answer 8

The in-line flow indicator on the oxygen tubing turns green confirming
the flow of oxygen.

Question 9

List the equipment that ML4 Cabin Crew will prepare during cabin
preparation for a planned emergency landing.

Answer 9

• 2 Flashlights
• 1 SRAK
• 1 FAK
• 2 Emergency Vests

Question 10

State the pre-flight check of the smoke detection system.

Answer 10

1. Collectively done by the Purser by pressing the SMOKE DETECT
   soft key on the Flight Attendant Panel (FAP) at ML1 or UL1.
2. Individual Cabin Crew shall check that the smoke detector is not
   tampered with or obstructed (not applicable for the CWS).

Question 11

When does the DSIP buzzer activate?

Answer 11

• The slide arming lever is in ARMED position and the door control
handle is lifted further than 29°
• The SLIDE NOT READY indicator on the DSIP flashes red

Question 12

State the audio and visual indications in the cabin when an emergency
call is initiated from the Flight Deck.

Answer 12

• 3 × Hi-Lo chimes
• Flashing Red light on the ACPs
• Flashing Red light and message on AIPs (!EMER!<CAPT)

Question 13

What is the procedure for a missing passenger life jacket while conducting a pre-flight safety checks out of Dubai?

Answer 13

• Crew should report it to the Purser
• The replacement life jacket shall be provided by Dubai station engineering
• Ensure an entry is made in the Cabin/IFE Defect Log Book

Question 14

During a decompression, what is the audio indication inside the MD CRC?

Answer 14

A repetitive HI chime sounds for five minutes through the loud
speakers.

Question 15

When must the Upper Deck FWD staircase barrier be used on the A 380 (2 class)?

Answer 15

The FWD staircase barrier is to be closed by UC1 Cabin Crew from
seat belt sign off and is only to be opened when the seat belt sign is
illuminated for landing.

Question 16

Where is the forward smoke curtain release lever located?

Answer 16

The release lever is located behind a cover placarded ‘Smoke Curtain
Lever’, located at the base of the RHS handrail at the Upper Deck
level of the stairs.

Question 17

What SOPs must be followed, once the water supply has been turned off in the lavatory?

Answer 17

Once the water has been turned off in the lavatory, the water heater must be switched off. The lavatory should be locked and an entry is made in the Cabin/IFE Defect Log Book.

Question 18

When will the Lavatory Call Light illuminate?

Answer 18

• Lavatory Smoke Warning – Flashing
• Lavatory Rinse Valve Warning – Flashing
• Lavatory Call Indication – Steady

Question 19

When can the Aerial Flares be used?

Answer 19

The Aerial Flares can be used either during the day or night when
Search and Rescue are seen or heard in order to attract attention.

Question 20

When should passengers stow their Personal Video Screens (PVS) for
Take off?

Answer 20

For take-off this should be completed when the safety demonstration
video has finished playing.

Question 21

Where is the CWS (Crew Work Station) Main Power switch located?

Answer 21

Inside the CWS.

Question 22

List the steps to disconnect the UL1 slide raft.

Answer 22

1. Lift the flap
2. Remove the slide raft release handle from the pouch
3. Pull the release handle (pulling force of 40kg required)
4. Cut the mooring line

Question 23

State Cabin Crew action in the event of seat fire on board A380 aircraft.

Answer 23

• Use the fire extinguisher and follow firefighting SOPs
• Switch off the IFE power by pressing PAX SYS hard key on the FAP
• Once it is confirmed that the fire is off/out, follow post-firefighting
SOPs

Question 24

In case slide extension does not deploy, what are the audio and visual indications at M1 doors?

Answer 24

• The SLIDE NOT READY indicator on the DSIP of the related door will flash red
• The DSIP buzzer will activate

Question 25

When will the cabin door buzzer activate?

Answer 25

When the cabin pressure light flashes red; and the door control handle is lifted further than 3°.

Question 26

What do the smoke detector indicators on the smoke detect page of the FAP indicate?

Answer 26

• Amber: smoke detector is faulty and/or no data is available
• Red: smoke detector is operational, and smoke is detected
• Gray: Smoke detectors are operational, and no smoke is detected

Question 27

When should Cabin Crew use the door safety strap?

Answer 27

The safety straps must be used whenever the door is open and there
is no air bridge or stairs in position.

Question 28

What will happen if the slide arming lever is in the armed position and
the door is opened from outside?

Answer 28

It will automatically move to disarmed position.

Question 29

What is the area of responsibility for UL1 Cabin Crew on a 2 class
aircraft (A380)?

Answer 29

• UL1 station
• UL1 station to FWD stairs LHS
• Lavatories LHS

Question 30

State the precautions for the use of the baby Bassinet.

Answer 30

Cabin Crew should advise the adult not to:
• Lean against the bassinet
• Hang items on it (overload)
• Press the release pin