Aircrew Flight Equipment Flashcards

1
Q

What is the preferred passenger oxygen, smoke and fume protection?

A

Emergency Passenger Oxygen System (EPOS)

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2
Q

What is the altitude restriction for the EPOS?

A

FL 410 (Flight Level 41,000)

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3
Q

The EPOS controls Carbon Dioxide with panels of ___________.

A

Lithium hydroxide

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4
Q

The EPOS is heat resistant up to ______

A

1000 degrees C and 1832 degrees F

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5
Q

What type of oxygen and how much is held inside the EPOS oxygen cylinder?

A

18 Liters of aviator grade oxygen

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6
Q

What is the duration of the EPOS?

A

5 minutes - 60 minutes

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7
Q

T/F: The EPOS is an acceptable source of emergency oxygen while performing crew duties.

A

False

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8
Q

How long does the protective breathing equipment (PBE) last?

A

15 minutes, self contained

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9
Q

What kind of oxygen source does the PBE run on?

A

Solid state oxygen supply

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10
Q

Maximum operating altitude for the PBE is ________

A

FL 400 (Flight Level 40,000)

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11
Q

What is the preferred Life Preserver Unit (LPU) for AECM’s, Patients and Passengers during ditching situations?

A

The Adult/Child LPU

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12
Q

T/F: At a minimum, each aircraft will have one LPU for each passenger during over water flights.

A

True

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13
Q

The A/C can be used on children greater then ____ months old

A

18

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14
Q

The A/C LPU has the following components:

A

Sea dye marker, lanyard, water activated light, oral inflation tube

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15
Q

T/F: The A/C LPU can substitute the 10/P LPU

A

False

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16
Q

The A/C LPU life vest is activated by

A

pulling the red C02 release tabs or by using the oral inflation tubes

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17
Q

The 6/P infant cot may be used for infants up to ___ months old.

A

18

18
Q

To use the LPU-6/P, place the infant __________________________________.

A

Feet first into the cot with head towards the opening end of the hood.

19
Q

Secure the infant in the LPU-6/P infant cot with ________________.

A

restraining tape around the chest and across the upper thighs.

20
Q

For added protection for an infant in the LPU-6/P infant cot ___________________________________.

A

a baby blanket should be placed around or under the infant before placing the infant in the cot.

21
Q

The LPU-6/P has the following survival components:

A

air ports, water activated light, lanyard, oral inflation tubes and webbing straps.

22
Q

T/F: The LPU-6/P is the only life preserver that can be inflated inside the aircraft.

A

T

23
Q

Who must coordinate with the LM/BO to determined that sufficient aircrew life sustaining equipment I on board prior to departure?

A

CMT

24
Q

Who must ensure that all AFE is distributed and immediately available to all patients before mission departure?

A

CMT

25
Q

On missions carrying patients/passengers distribute ______ regardless of planned flight altitude. Ensure ____ is readily available to all liter patients.

A

EPOS

26
Q

T/F: EPOS will be distributed and demonstrated prior to departure

A

T

27
Q

The EPOS will not function with out removal of the ___________.

A

Metal Tab

28
Q

On the EPOS if the red knob separates _________________.

A

Grasp the lanyard to pull off the metal tab.

29
Q

Crewmembers will fit and adjust LPU’s for overwater flight and will wear them on overwater missions below ________ feet.

A

2,000

30
Q

Crewmember’s occupying a crew station will have an oxygen mask connected and readily available for sue from

A

before engine start until engine shut down

31
Q

What is the primary emergency oxygen source for AECM’s?

A

The MA-1 Portable walk-around bottle

32
Q

T/F: If the MA-1 portable walk around bottle is not available due to inventory shortage, the PBE/EEBD may be used as a primary oxygen source when performing crew duties.

A

T

33
Q

Why were the A-21 regulators modified on the MA-1 bottles?

A

To restrict flow of oxygen during servicing which reduces the risk of fire when servicing the bottles off the aircraft.

34
Q

MA-1 refill time for modified A-21 regulator?

A

3.5 minutes

35
Q

MA-1 refill time for unmodified A-21 regulator?

A

30-45 seconds

36
Q

Unmodified A-21 regulators look like ____________

A

A Standard tire valve system

37
Q

Modified A-21 regulators have a _________ covering the inside of the nozzle.

A

brass plate/filter covering the inside of the nozzle

38
Q

Modified 2 A-21 regulators have a brass plate/filter covering the inside of the nozzle and _______________.

A

no valve stem is visible.

39
Q

If the MA-1 walk around bottle is left depleted purge as follows:

A

Fill the bottle using oxygen recharger hose until full (300 PSI +/- 25)

Turn bottle upside down and turn to emergency

Repeat 3 times

40
Q

PRICE Check

A

Pressure: 300 +/- 25
Regulator: NO damage, modified/unmodified
Inspection: Quick Don Mask/Goggles secure and clean, tears, holes, cuts, abrasions. Inspect Bottle
Connections: Connect to mask to 02 bottle, set up Comm
Emergency- pull purge valve, Normal - Emergency,Refill