EM 1 Flashcards
What is the FA’s responsibility?
primary safety of customers, crew, and themselves
What is the Emergency signal?
3 chimes repeated as necessary
alerts all are members of an emergency and initiates a conversation
What is the purpose of commands?
to gain control of the cabin before, during, and following an evacuation
What is the ACL?
Aircraft log book– only CAs can record in this book in the flight deck
What is the MEL?
Minimum equipment list
minimum working equipment to fly
What is a “No-go” item?
an item that you can’t fly without it being operational
What are RFID tags?
Radio frequency ID tags
cannot interfere with operation of safety equipment
What are the passenger life vests?
universal life vests
What are Crew life vests?
just for crew– not universal, single chambered
How long will the ELT battery last?
up to 48 hours
How long will the flashlight battery last?
30 min-2.5 hours
What is the range and time span of the halon?
Range: 13 ft
Time span: 8-20 seconds
How do you operate the halon?
Pull the pin
Aim at the base
Squeeze handle
Sweep continuously
What is the range and time span of the H2O extinguisher?
Range: 20 ft
Time span: 30-45 seconds
How do you operate the H2O extinguisher?
Turn handle clockwise
Aim at the base
Press thumb lever
Sweeping motion
What is the minimum requirements for working inter phones?
at least 50% if the cabin
What do you do if your jumpseat is inop?
Sit at the closest operating to your exit
How many lithium ion containment bags are in each aircraft?
two
How long do you have to put on the PBE before smoke will make it unable to operate?
10 seconds
How long will O2 flow in the PBE once activated?
15 minutes
At what PSI level would you stop using the PO2?
under 500 PSI
Who can turn the Emergency lights on?
FA
CA
automatically when the aircraft loses power
What does the ditching release handle do?
releases side from aircraft
NOTE: still attached to aircraft (not freed yet)
What must you do to the mooring line once the plane is successfully evacuated?
FREE the mooring line from the aircraft
