Block 11 Aircrew Survival Equipment

Question 1

What survival equipment is on the P-8A for emergency situations and how many of each?

Answer 1

Life Vests (determined by crew size)
12 Man Lift Raft-(2)
Crash Axe-(1)
Fixed Oxygen-(19)
Portable Oxygen-(5)
Mini Oxygen-(1)
First Aid Kit-(2)
Fire Extinguisher-(6)
Survival Suits-(21)
Emergency Destruct Kit-(1)
Escape ropes above every window and door.

Question 2

How many portable fire bottles are on the P8?

Answer 2

6

Question 3

What are the extinguishing agents used in pressurized and unpressurized areas of the airplane?

Answer 3

Hydro Fluorocarbon is used in pressurized areas.

Monnex is used in unpressurized areas.

Question 4

How many Fire Protection Control Units (FPCU) are located within the fuselage?

Answer 4

12

Question 5

What does each Engine Fire Extinguisher Systems consist of?

Answer 5

Two engine fire bottles
Two engine fire switches
Two bottle discharge lights
An EXT TEST Switch

Question 6

Where is cargo loaded?

Answer 6

In a designated area aft of the sonobuoy storage rack.

A cargo net is provided to secure the load for flight.

Question 7

What is the purpose of the Life Preserver Assembly?

Answer 7

It is designed for use for passengers and includes a survival items pouch containing a signal whistle, sea dye marker, and a chemical light.

Question 8

How can the Life Preservers be worn?

Answer 8

Irreversibly and contain CO2 cylinders actuated by pulling the beaded handles located near the waist of the preserver.