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Civilian Flashcards

1
Q

Name different types of aircraft. (7)

A 
Fixed wing
Rotary wing (helicopter)
Hot air ballon
Airship
Gliders
Remote piloted system (drones)
Microlights
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2
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Initial stage
En route (2)
A

Accuracy of location

Request tactical advisor and specialist advice

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3
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Initial stage

On arrival

A

Safe approach to gather info
Identify casualtys
Identify hazards and apply control
Apply cordons

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4
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Hazards at aircraft incident 12

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Engines
Fuel systems
Aircraft undercarriage
Evacuation slides
Ballistic recovery system
Electrical systems
Liquid oxygen systems
Radar system and aerials
Radioactive materials 
Hydraulic or cable systems
Cargo deck
Aircraft construction
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5
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Hazards of aircraft engines

A 
Moving fans
Propellers
Jet engine air intake /exhaust zone
Projectiles
Noise
High temp
Oils
Electrical supply
Pressurised fuel system
Metals alloys and polymer
Drawn into engine
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6
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Hazards of fuel systems

A 
Pressurised fuel lines
Varying degree of flammability
Extrene radiated heats
Running fuel and pool fires
Uninitiated fuel
Flammable atmosphere
Environmental impacts
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7
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Hazards of undercarriage

A

Structural instability or collapse
Hydraulic fuel leejs
Ram Air turbine (RAT) deployment
Tyres burst

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8
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Hazards of Evacuation slide

A 
Physical obstruction
Unstable in strong winds
May deploy when door opens
Injury people outside aircraft
Displace ladders when deploying
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9
Q

Aircraft ballistic recovery system

Deployed

A

Defragmention of fuselage
Unstable aircraft
Personnel entangled

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10
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Aircraft ballistic recovery system

Undeployed

A

Deployment of the parachute

The presence of explosive

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11
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Helicopter hazards

A

Automatically deployable emergency locator transmitters ADELTs
Moving main and tail rotors
Water actuated devices.

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12
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Control measures for helicopter incidents

A

Request water actuated device ADELTs is isolated and make safe
Avoid applying water or foam is ADELTs present

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13
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Recommended safety distance from front and side of any engine

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10m

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14
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If incident is airside. How will crews be met?

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By aerodrome staff

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15
Q

Planned stage (6)

A 
Control sources of ignition
Attack fires from upwind.
Ensure safety of survivors
Effects of location on casualtys logistics and welfare of personal
Alternative means of access?
Consider a marshall
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16
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Protracted stage

A 
Crew rotation
Provision of rest facilities
Voluntary services
Shelter/support for casualtys
Post incident health surveillance
Debreif
17
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Helicopter ops awareness

A 
Approach from front.
Down wash
Suspended loads
Rotor blades.
Static electricity

Aircraft. (2 decks)

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