Abnormal Operations Flashcards
Decompression
Is the loss of cabin pressure due to failure of the airplanes structure of pressurisation system, resulting in insufficient oxygen, a decrease pressure level and low temperature
Emergency procedures
All procedures established by the operator in the OM for abnormal and emergency situations
Ditching
Emergency landing on water
VHF
- very high frequency
Used for transmitting radio broadcasts
TUC
- time of useful consciousness
Refers to the time available for the individual to perform their tasks, after they have been deprived of oxygen, but are still aware of their environment and capable of controlling their actions
Incapacitation
A sudden degradation of medical fitness that occurs during the flight duty
Unavailability
A circumstance at a stopover/ layover destination, that prevents a crew member to report for flight duty
What does a sterile flight deck mean?
The flight deck shall not be disturbed unless mandatory
FC
Flight crew
What is the emergency frequency
121.5
How does the emergency call sound
Composed of repeated sounds
Tail strike
When the rear and of an aircraft touches the runway
What are the types of decompression?
- slow decompression
- rapid decompression
- Hypoxia
What is an evacuation?
When people are removed from or leave a dangerous place in a rapid manner, for their own protection
When should an adults life vest be inflated
Outside the aircraft
When should an infants life jacket be inflated
Inside the aircraft
What does OLD ABC stand for
- operations of exits
- location of emergency equipment
- drills (e.g brace for impact)
- ABPs and passengers with reduced mobility
- brace position
- commands
What does ALERT stand for
- aircraft type
- location
- equipment
- responsibility
- threat
Do you need a command to evacuate when ditching ?
No
How should you give commands to passengers when evacuating
Assertive, loud , short, clear , well-spaced
What is a dried up exit ?
A useable exit that passengers are no longer using or did not start to use to evacuate the aircraft
What is an exit bypass?
Maintaining a balanced flow towards all useable exits
