B787-900 Aircraft Emergency Equipment

Question 1

Fire Extinguishers

Answer 1

Halon type fire extinguishers. can be used on ALL TYPES OF FIRES

Question 2

Protective Breathing Equipment

Answer 2

Intended to supply breathable atmosphere to protect crew from effects of smoke, carbon dioxide or any other harmful gases and oxygen deficiency

Question 3

Portable Oxygen Bottle

Answer 3

The PO set provides oxygen for crew and passengers therapeutic use

Question 4

Protective Gloves

Answer 4

Provided hand protection when handling hot items while dealing with post fire duty

Question 5

Crash Axe

Answer 5

Intended for emergencies especially when fighting onboard fires

Question 6

Flash Lights

Answer 6

Installed in all crew seats as a moveable light source. Used for poor lighting conditions during onboard emergencies

Question 7

Life Jacket (adult)

Answer 7

individual flotation device used by aircraft occupants in ditching situations

Question 8

Infant life jacket

Answer 8

specifically used for infants

Question 9

Megaphone

Answer 9

portable loudspeaker used to give instructions to passengers in case of an emergency

Question 10

Emergency Locator Transmitter

Answer 10

portable device when activated transmits a distress signal as a locating aid during search and rescue after an emergency landing on ground or water

Question 11

Survival Kit

Answer 11

attached to the slide/raft and contains survival items and a canopy for the raft

Question 12

External Survival Kit

Answer 12

ESK is a supplement to the basic survival kit located in the vicinity of the exits that are equipped with a slide/raft

Question 13

Are all removable safety equipment required to be pre checked by the minimum crew in their area of responsibility?

Answer 13

Yes, Standard pre flight check is

• Correct number of units
• Secured in the correct stowage
• In good condition