Boeing 737

Question 1

Aeroplane description

Answer 1

The configuration is 189
This is a twin engine, medium range aircraft

Question 2

Crew complement

Answer 2

There are 2 FCM
There are 4 CCM

Question 3

Seating

Answer 3

1L and 1R sit together at the front
4L and 4R sit together at the back
There are also seats 4RX and 4LX for supernumerary flights
Some planes don’t have 4RX
There are 5-6 crew seats in total

Question 4

Reducing below required legal minimum

Answer 4

In exception and unforeseen circumstances the number of cabin crew may be reduced to 3
In this instance, the 1R would not be used and the plane would operate as 1L,4L and 4R
You would have to offload some passengers to make the ratio 1:50 correct

Question 5

FCC seats

Answer 5

Flight crew seat has 4 manual levers
2 on the inboard which are horizontal lever and the harness lock lever
2 on the outboard which are vertical lever and the recline lever

Question 6

Two observer seats in the FCC
First observer seat

Answer 6

Located on the right side of the entry way, folds into a recess on the FCC wall

Question 7

How to unfold the first observer seat

Answer 7

Seat is retained in place by small red hatch
Depressing this allows the seat base to lower onto the support ledge on the opposite side of the door
Life the seat back and lock it into the retaining brackets either side
A second headrest feature flips up from the seat back.

Question 8

How to re stow the first observer seat

Answer 8

Return the headrest by depressing metal tab marked PUSH
Lift eh red release catch on the back of the seat to release the seat back from brackets
Fold seat back into position taking care not to trap seat harness

Question 9

Decompression blow out panels

Answer 9

When decompression in FCC; two blow out panels poke to equalise the pressure
When decompression in Cabin; the door is able to withstand the pressure different therefore nothing happens.

Question 10

To remove decompression blow out panels…

Answer 10

Slide the two bolts towards each other
Release latch at the top/bottom of the door and lift out the panel

Question 11

To open the FCC window

Answer 11

Squeeze and hold in the lock release handle
Rotate the handle inwards and rearward and slide the window towards the rear until it locks into position

Question 12

To close the FCC window

Answer 12

Pull the latch release mechanism located at the rear of the track to unlock the window
Squeeze and hold lock release handle
Slide window forward until the handle can be rotated forwards and outboard
When handle is released the window latches

Question 13

Which window in the FCC can be opened from the outside

Answer 13

Window on the right hand side
First officer window

Question 14

Cabin configuration (lavatories)

Answer 14

3 lavatories 1L, 4L and 4R
Baby change at 1L and 4 R
Disables facilities in all lavatories

Question 15

Cabin configuration (galleys)

Answer 15

One forwards and one AFT

Question 16

Passenger seats

Answer 16

The arm rests raise on most aisle seats. This allows PRMs easier access to the seat
Over-wing exits are fitted with either a seat back table or an armrest style table
Seat back tables are fitted with a a one way retaining clip which opens towards the aisle thus preventing any obstruction of the exits during an emergency evacuation
A life jacket is located in a pouch under each seat. Pull tag firmly top open

Question 17

Overhead compartment

Answer 17

Located on both sides of the cabin. Weight restriction placard in each overhead compartment must not be exceeded snd heavy items should be stowed under the seat or in the hold

Question 18

Overhead compartment NG-SKY

Answer 18

Fitted with a close assist device at the trailing end of each compartment
To close, pull compartment down, hold and press assist level toward you. This reduces the force needed to close the compartment

Question 19

Overhead compartment NG

Answer 19

Spring hinged and open upwards
Top open, press the latch on the door
To close, press down and latch overhead compartment door

Question 20

Passenger service unit (PSU)

Answer 20

Located immediately below the overhead compartment
Each unit has: reading light, pax drop down oxygen, cabin crew call light, fasten seat belt sign, no smoking sign
NG-SKY - non illuminated
NG- Illuminated
To open PSU manually,reds sharp tool into one of the access holes

Question 21

Doors and exits (Cabin)

Answer 21

There are 8 emergency exits in the cabin
4 Main doors
4 over-wing exits

Question 22

Main doors

Answer 22

Doors 1L/ R and 4L/4R are equipped with single lane slides
PDC- Slide disarmed

Question 23

Features of main doors

Answer 23

1- Assist handles
2-Red warning Strap
3- Viewing window
4-Operating handle
5-Door bustle
6-Pressure gauge window indicated the pressure in the bottle which triggers the slide inflation
7-Girt bar, floor brackets and stowage hooks

Question 24

Red warning strap

Answer 24

Fitted above each viewing window on all min doors
When positioned across the viewing window, the strap gives visual warning that the girt bar had been attached to the floor brackets
In non emergency, opening the entry or service doors from inside out outside with the slide armed will automatically inflate the slide and cause injury or death to the person standing outside the door

Question 25

Additional door features

Answer 25

Assist handles on the door and adjacent to the door A gust lock release button on the upper hinge assembly A door safety strap

Question 26

Gust lock

Answer 26

The gust lock is located on the upper hinge assembly, it locks the door in the open position To release the door, the gust lock must be lifted or depressed (depending on the gust lock type)

Question 27

Normal operation from the inside (open)

Answer 27

To open door: before opening the door, check the slide is disarmed, check outside conditions, rotate the operating handle in the direction of the arrow (aft) the door will move slightly forward. Hold the assist handle and push the door to the fully open position, ensure the gust lock engages

Question 28

Normal operation from the inside (close)

Answer 28

Depress or lift the gust lock to disengage Hold the assist handles and pull the door inwards into its frame When the door reaches the closed position, rotate the door handle forwards to the locked position

Question 29

Normal operation from the outside (open)

Answer 29

Ensure the slide at hung strap is not visible across the viewing window; Using both hands, pull the door operating handle fully outward from the recess and rotate 180 degrees in the direction of the arrow. The door falls in on one side Using the door operating handle, and assist handle, open the door until the gust lock engages Re stow handle into door recess

Question 30

Normal operation from the outside (close)

Answer 30

Depress or lift the gust lock to disengage Pull the door aft using the assist handle located on the door Move the door in to the doorway Using both hands, rotate handle until door is closed and locked Re stow the exterior door handle unit it’s recess and

Question 31

Arming and disarming slides

Answer 31

Features 1. Girt bar 2. Stowage hooks 3. Floor brackets

Question 32

Arming operation

Answer 32

Arming: Place red warning strap across window (armed position) Remove girt bar from stowage hooks Place girt bar into floor brackets Then cross check

Question 33

Confirmation

Answer 33

SCCM calls door 4 4L confirms doors 4

Question 34

Disarming operation

Answer 34

Disarming process: Remove girt bar from floor brackets Place girt bar into stowage hooks Remove red warning strap from window Cross Check

Question 35

Emergency operation Part 1 No power assist on this aircraft

Answer 35

Crew: Evaluate Actions: Use all available exits, check slide is armed, evaluate outside for hazards, hold assist handles Difference for ditching: Check water level is safe

Question 36

Emergency operation part 2

Answer 36

Crew: Open door Action: Rotate the door handle, push door open, hold assist handle next to the door, ensure gust lock engaged. Pull red manual inflation handle, heck slide inflation, assume position in designated assist area and evacuate Pax Differences for a ditching: “ditching use only” lift the flap and pull detachment handle Release the mooring line by pulling the coloured tab (quick release)

Question 37

Alternative emergency exits

Answer 37

Features 1. Doors are hinged at the top, and are held in place by mechanical locks and the aeroplane pressure 2. Instruction decals 3. Red handle marked “pull”. In order to minimise accidental use the handle is protected by a clear plastic cover 4. Viewing window PDC- plastic cover in place

Question 38

Escape rope

Answer 38

Located in the upper FWD top roper of the frame (3L and 3R only) Only visible when the exit has been opened Will only be used in ditching times assist passenger to retain stability on the wing. The metal clip at the end of the escape rope is attached to the D ring located towards the front edge, halfway along the wing.

Question 39

Emergency operation of overwing exits

Answer 39

Evaluate outside for hazards Remove the plastic cover Place on hand on the pull handle Pull the handle down and inwards The exit will open out and up automatically

Question 40

Communication system

Answer 40

Handset location 1L,4L and 4R Features: Earphone, telephone directory, dial buttons, push to talk button, reset button, microphones

Question 41

Communicator system operation

Answer 41

The cabin inter-phone system consists of a party type talk/listen network that allows others to listen or join in with conversation held over the hand sets

Question 42

Interphone operation

Answer 42

Remove handset from stowage Press 5 to call other crew station in the cabin and press 2 to call the FCC Talk normally I’m mouthpiece Press reset button/ re- stow handset to reset the system Check the handset is correctly re stowed

Question 43

FCC interphone system

Answer 43

The FCC inter-phone system is seepage from the cabin inter phone system . It provided communication between FCM FCMS AND CCMS FCMS and ground personnel FCM uses ATTEND button for crew

Question 44

PA Operation

Answer 44

Remove handset from stowage Press 8 button Press and hold push to talk button Talk normally into mouthpiece Press reset button and re stow handset to reset the system Check handset is correctly restowed

Question 45

Area call panel [ACP]

Answer 45

Pink light- Crew call Amber light- Lavatory call Blue light- Passenger call Single hi/lo chime indicates a crew call Single child indicated a passenger call

Question 46

Cabin attendant panels (CAP’s)

Answer 46

Located at 1L and 4L crew seats. Allows crew to control the cabin lighting system, the energy and work lights, the emergency lights and to mintier the waste and water quantities