Aircrew Flight Equipment Flashcards
What is the preferred passenger oxygen, smoke and fume protection?
Emergency Passenger Oxygen System (EPOS)
What is the altitude restriction for the EPOS?
FL 410 (Flight Level 41,000)
The EPOS controls Carbon Dioxide with panels of ___________.
Lithium hydroxide
The EPOS is heat resistant up to ______
1000 degrees C and 1832 degrees F
What type of oxygen and how much is held inside the EPOS oxygen cylinder?
18 Liters of aviator grade oxygen
What is the duration of the EPOS?
5 minutes - 60 minutes
T/F: The EPOS is an acceptable source of emergency oxygen while performing crew duties.
False
How long does the protective breathing equipment (PBE) last?
15 minutes, self contained
What kind of oxygen source does the PBE run on?
Solid state oxygen supply
Maximum operating altitude for the PBE is ________
FL 400 (Flight Level 40,000)
What is the preferred Life Preserver Unit (LPU) for AECM’s, Patients and Passengers during ditching situations?
The Adult/Child LPU
T/F: At a minimum, each aircraft will have one LPU for each passenger during over water flights.
True
The A/C can be used on children greater then ____ months old
18
The A/C LPU has the following components:
Sea dye marker, lanyard, water activated light, oral inflation tube
T/F: The A/C LPU can substitute the 10/P LPU
False
The A/C LPU life vest is activated by
pulling the red C02 release tabs or by using the oral inflation tubes
The 6/P infant cot may be used for infants up to ___ months old.
18
To use the LPU-6/P, place the infant __________________________________.
Feet first into the cot with head towards the opening end of the hood.
Secure the infant in the LPU-6/P infant cot with ________________.
restraining tape around the chest and across the upper thighs.
For added protection for an infant in the LPU-6/P infant cot ___________________________________.
a baby blanket should be placed around or under the infant before placing the infant in the cot.
The LPU-6/P has the following survival components:
air ports, water activated light, lanyard, oral inflation tubes and webbing straps.
T/F: The LPU-6/P is the only life preserver that can be inflated inside the aircraft.
T
Who must coordinate with the LM/BO to determined that sufficient aircrew life sustaining equipment I on board prior to departure?
CMT
Who must ensure that all AFE is distributed and immediately available to all patients before mission departure?
CMT
