Chapter 10 - Emergency Equipment Flashcards
BCF preflight check
Correct number and location
Secured in bracket
Red disc at side of handle
BCF Extinguisher operation
Push catch
Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze the handle
Sweep the flames - short burst or continuous
Halon extinguisher preflight check
Correct number and location
Secured in bracket
Safety pin and tamper seal in place
Needle in the green band
Halon operation
Pull safety pin
Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze carry handle and firing lever together
Sweep the flames - use short bursts or continuously
Halon duration
10-15 seconds if used continuously
Halon range
1.5-2m
Halon angle limitation hold
60 degrees of vertical
How to operate Halon for rear cargo compartment
Pull safety pin
Hold extinguisher upright using handle
Insert extinguisher into fire extinguisher connector hole
Squeeze carry handle and firing lever together
Empty entire extinguisher into rear cargo compartment
Halon precautions
PBE should be worn
High concentrations of agent can lead to dizziness, impaired concentration and coordination difficulties
Before discharging in flight deck, O2 masks and smoke goggles to be work and regulators set to 100%
Do not allow any metal part of the extinguisher to make contact with live wires
If fighting fluid fires avoid getting too close to reduce risk of scattering or splashing fluid surface
Halon after use
Replace safety pin and restow extinguisher in brackets
Report the use of the extinguisher to PIC for entry into tech log
Ventilate the cabin
Always consider dousing area with water to prevent reignition
PBE preflight check
Correct number and location
Secured in bracket
Tamper seal intact
Vacuum foil bag not expanded
PBE operation
Open stowage box by pulling red strap
Open vacuum sealed bag by pulling red tag and remove unit from foil pouch
Both hands inside neck seal palms facing
Bend forward and insert head through neck seal and position oronasal mask over nose and mouth
Pull straps forward to activate oxygen generator and inflate the PBE
Pull straps backwards to seal oronasal mask over the nose and mouth
Adjust PBE from outside - oronasal mask, flaps front and back, glasses through PBE
PBE duration
Approximately 15 minutes
What do you do if the PBE starter candle fails?
Pull adjustment straps for a second time as this may dislodge the pin and actuate the PBE
If the PBE fails to actuate, the action of forcefully exhaling will start oxygen generation
If unsuccessful, use another
Removing a PBE
Move to a safe area clear of the fire/toxic fumes
Disposal of a PBE
Place used PBE in a safe place away from heat/fire and water. Use galley floor/lavatory to cool
Treat PBE as a dangerous good. Place PBE in an atlas box then place into lavatory and lock lavatory door
PBE precautions
Be careful not to damage neck seal when fitting. Be especially careful with glasses, necklaces and earrings
Do not interfere with neck seal once it is in place as this may allow smoke/fumes into PBE
Ensure long hair is contained within the neck seal inside the PBE
After use do not remove in the immediate presence of fire due to oxygen saturation of the hair. Brush hair with hands to remove any oxygen particles
Do not use water to cool the PBE
Take caution when removing the PBE as the generator may be hot and cause injury
Crash axe preflight serviceability
Correct number and location
Secured in position
What can the crash axe be used for
Physical obstructions in the event of a crash
As a lever to pry away a panel or partition of the fire source is difficult to locate
As a basic survival aid in a remote area - Chop wood for fires and shelter etc
Crash axe precautions
Never use the blade to cut through panels inflight as circuitry and hydraulic lines could be severed
Prising with the spike end must be done gently and cautiously
Post use crash axe
Return to stowage in flight deck
Smoke goggles preflight check
Correct number and location
Not damaged
Operation of smoke goggles
Remove goggles from stowage
Place over eyes with strap secured at the back of the head
What type of portable oxygen cylinder is carried?
Avox 120 litre cylinder
Preflight check oxygen bottle
Correct number and location Secured in brackets Minimum 1500PSI dispatch pressure Dust covers in place and no oil or grease on fittings Oxygen mask present and sealed
Oxygen bottle operation
Remove oxygen bottle from bracket and prepare out of view of passengers
Secure bottle to self
Check no kinks in mask tubing
Remove dust cover/s and insert metal connector/s from mask into outlet/s
Turn on using the on/off control knob
Check oxygen flow to mask - look, listen or feel (green flow indicator, listen for hissing, feel airflow on cheek)
Fit mask around nose and mouth and secure with elastic band.
Note time oxygen was administered
Monitor oxygen bottle pressure - do not allow below 50PSI unless an emergency
Turn control knob off when no longer required
Oxygen bottle precautions
Do not drop or bump cylinder
Do not handle bottle or mask with greasy hands
Do not use oxygen in the vicinity of any form of open flame
Remove excess heavy makeup or grease from casualty’s face
When the gauge shows 50PSI, if possible discontinue use
Oxygen bottle considerations
The PIC must be informed ASAP regarding use of oxygen in the cabin
In an emergency, two oxygen masks can be inserted into both outlets of the bottle to deliver oxygen to two people simultaneously
Oxygen bottle durations
1 mask attached - 30 minutes
2 masks - 15 minutes
Oxygen after use
Stow oxygen bottle securely back in original stowage position
Advise the PIC regarding oxygen bottle use
CS to document on CS report
Dispose of oxygen mask and tubing
Oxygen mask preflight check
Correct number and location
Bag sealed
Oxygen mask operation
Open sealed bag
Check for kinks in tubing
Insert metal connector into outlet on bottle (push and turn)
Check oxygen flow to mask - look, listen or feel - flow indicator, listen for hissing, feel airflow on cheek
Fit mask around nose and mouth and secure with elastic band
Oxygen mask after use
Advise PIC regarding use of oxygen mask/s. The CS should document this on the CS flight report
Dispose oxygen mask and tubing
Laerdal pocket mask preflight
Correct number and location
Laerdal mask operation
Push out transparent mask done
Connect non return valve attachment to mask
Place mask over patients mouth/nose and ensure a good seal
Ensure head it tilted back when administering correct amount of effective breaths
On an infant, reverse the mask and place over the face
How to use Laerdal mask with portable oxygen
Cut or pull out the tube just below the yellow mask
Insert tube into valve on the side of the Laerdal mask
Turn the oxygen on and continue administering correct amount of effective breaths
Laerdal mask after use
Hand mask and casing to engineering. CS to document use on the CS flight report
Seat belt serviceability check
No visible fraying or damage to seatbelts
No twists
Extension seatbelts preflight serviceability
Correct number and location
No visible fraying or damage to seatbelt
No twists
Lifejacket light duration
10 hours
Lifejacket precautions
Never partially inflate the lifejacket prior to pulling the red toggles
Never inflate the lifejacket in the cabin
If jumping into the water, hold lifejacket to your body to prevent it riding over your head
Crew lifejacket preflight
Correct number and location
Bag sealed
Orange in colour
Contents of the restraint kit
2 x flexicuffs
1 x cutter
Restraint kit preflight
Correct number and location
Bag sealed
Restraint kit precautions
PIC must approve use of restraints
Pax must not be secured to aircraft structure, seat back or have legs restrained for landing
Check at regular intervals that the cuffs are not causing injury to the pax concerned
Apply new restraint before removing old one
Do not apply any covering to face or head of the person
Flexicuffs may only be removed only after landing and security personnel have arrived on board
Ensure witness reports are filled out prior to disembarkation
Megaphone preflight check
Correct number and location
Secure in brackets
Squeeze handgrip until an audible click is heard
Operation of megaphone
Hold megaphone with one hand, do not place other hand around mouthpiece
Squeeze and hold handgrip
Speak into mouthpiece holding the housing against the lips
Adjust volume using control dial on side
Activate horn to attract attention of pax as required by pulling pin adjacent to volume control dial
When finished speaking release hold on handgrip
To turn horn off, replace pin or squeeze handgrip to temporarily interrupt
Battery torch preflight check
Correct number and location
Secure in brackets if fitted
Turn on for a period of five seconds to ensure batteries are charged
Battery torch operation
Remove from stowage
Depress the on/off button to switch on the torch light
Battery torch duration
Maximum four hours
DME torch preflight
Correct number and location
Secured in stowage with seal intact
Condition light flashes approx 5-10 seconds
DME torch duration
Minimum 30 minutes
Maximum 4 hours
First aid kits carried on company aircraft must be:
Clearly identified
Readily available
Distributed throughout the aircraft
In clearly marked stowage compartments
Marked with the date of the last inspection
Located as close as practicable to an emergency exit
First aid kit contents
Compression bandage Adhesive bandage Triangular bandage Scissors Latex gloves Adhesive tape Gauze Gauze swabs Burn ointment Ammonia inhalants Antiseptic applicator Wire splint
First aid kit preflight check
Correct number and location
Sealed
First aid kit operation
Whenever possible the PIC must be informed first that the kit requires opening
Request via PA for a dr of medicine, paramedic or nurse to assist
First aid kit after use
Ensure specific contents used is entered into tech log and CS flight report
Daily first aid kit contents
Wound dressing Bandaids Gloves Antiseptic Itch relief Burnaid Cotton applicators Bandages Sodium chloride steritube Gauze swabs Paper tape Alcohol free wipes
Daily first aid kit preflight
Correct number and location
Daily first aid kit after use
Contents used recorded in the CS flight report
EP handbook preflight
Correct number and location
In good condition
DG spill kit contents
Rubber gloves Nitrile gloves Eye/face shield masks Plastic apron Disposable white cloths Cardboard scraper Dangerous goods bag (large Orange) Infectious waste bag (large yellow) Cable ties Biohazard labels for bags Dangerous goods labels for bags Zero fresh absorbent powder Disinfectant sachets Safety data sheets for powder and disinfectant
DG spill kit preflight
Correct number and location
Sealed
What are the contents of the body fluid cleanup kit?
Face mask with eye shield Apron Gloves Absorbent powder Scoop and scraper Clinical waste bag Antiseptic hand towelette Absorbent cloth
BFCUK preflight
Correct number and location
Sealed
Protective gloves preflight
Correct number and location
Left and right glove present
No oil or grease on gloves
Survival kit preflight
Correct number and location
Seal intact
How to use the signal mirror?
Reflect the sunlight from the mirror onto a nearby surface to identify a bright light
Hold the signalling mirror and slowly turn it until the bright light is direct to the target
Continually sweep the horizon
Signal mirror range
Approximately 32km but decreases in hazy conditions
How to use day/night flares
Day end is smooth, night end is rough
Use only when SAR is sighted
Hold flare downwind and up at arms length 45 degrees
Ignite using appropriate procedure and completely discharge
Retain if the other end is not used
How to use flare launcher
Use only when SAR is visible Break launcher open at barrel Insert flare Close barrel Hold launcher clear of face above eye level, point away from body and downwind Pull trigger to fire
Oxygen release tool preflight
Correct number and location
Oxygen release tool operation
Take tool from under cabin crew seat
Insert the pointed end of the ORT in the oxygen module hold of the PSU
Oxygen mask will fall
Return to stowage after use
Internal door key preflight
Correct number and location
Combination padlock preflight
Correct number and location
In good working order
SOB card preflight (also exit briefing cards)
Correct number and location
Correct aircraft
Not damaged
Emergency lights preflight
Exit signs above the aisle illuminated
Exit signs beside the exits are illuminated
Emergency ceiling lights illuminated
Floor proximity lights are illuminated
Emergency lights duration
10 minutes
Cabin crew jumpseat preflight
Spring loaded seat pan retracts
No fraying of seatbelt or harness and no obvious holes
No twists in seatbelt or harness
Seatbelt and harness can be easily adjusted
Forward cabin crew seat preflight
Seat lever locking mechanism functions correctly
No fraying of seat belt or harness and no obvious holes
No twists in seatbelt or harness
Safety demo kit contents
Demo seatbelt
Oxygen mask
Demo lifejacket
Safety information card
Demo kit preflight
Correct number, location and contents
How long does a night flare magnesium last?
20 seconds
How long does the flare smoke last?
18 seconds
How long does the flare smoke last?
18 seconds
How long does the flare light burn?
20 seconds
