Chapter 8 - Emergency Landing Preparation Flashcards
What is the inflight cabin preparation drill?
Emergency call to the cabin
Passengers advised (ditching: fit LJ)
Select/brief/reseat ABP’s and individuals
Secure cabin and galley
Emergency preparation review (if time permits)
Final duties
What is the primary emergency signal to the cabin?
This is the Captain, cabin supervisor report to the flight deck immediately
On receiving the emergency signal, what are the CS duties?
Stop what they are doing
Make seatbelt sign on PA
Obtain internal cargo door key
Proceed to flight deck
What is the cabin crew duties on receiving emergency call?
Return and secure any carts or service items in use Obtain EP handbook and CS EP handbook Move to aft galley Check toilet vacant and locked Cabin lights bright Wait for NITS brief
What does NITS stand for?
Nature of emergency
Intentions
Time remaining
Special instructions
What can special instructions include in a NITS brief?
Check for visual or aural indications in the cabin
Possible blocked exits
Possible structural damage or fire
Possible position/attitude of aircraft
Ground/water conditions
High surface winds
Confirm who is making initial PA to passengers and when
What order should ABP’s be selected in?
Hevilift staff Crew from other airlines Military/police/uniformed personnel Medical or security personnel Capable pax reacting well to the situation
What points can be included in the emergency preparation review?
Locate and check equipment - accessible and secure
Check exit operation - review operation of exits and emergency lighting switch location and operation
Prepare cabin crew seat and harness
Ensure cabin and galley duties are completed including briefing of ABP’s
Review the evacuation drill in EP handbook
What are the CS final duties in a cabin prep?
Turn cabin lights to dim
Ensure safety pin in flight stowage mode
At a minimum, what should a reduced version of the emergency PA include?
Nature of emergency Brace signal and positions including requirements to wear seatbelts Exits to be used Ditching - fitment of lifejacket Cabin and galleys are secured
What is the evacuation unlikely PA?
Cabin crew and passengers remain seated
What is the alert PA?
This is the Captain, cabin crew to your stations
What should you do on hearing cancel alert?
Return to allocated crew seats
Fasten seatbelt and harness
Await further instructions/resume normal duties
Evacuation drill
Maintain brace position
Commence/initiate evacuation
Unfasten seatbelt and harness
Initial commands to passengers - unprepared ditching fit lifejacket
Check outside conditions
Open usable exits / block exits not to be used
Evacuate passengers
Final check
Assist outside aircraft
What is some equipment that should be considered to be removed in an evacuation?
First aid kit
Food
Water
Megaphone
Torch
Aircraft furnishings
Survival kit
