EMERGENCIES Flashcards
Explain ‘WET START’, and what happens when we do nothing?
- A wet start occurs if the EGT does not increase by 15 seconds after the start lever is moved to idle.
- If a wet start is detected, the EEC turns off the ignition and shuts off fuel to the engine 15 seconds after the start lever is moved to idle. (FCOM 7.20.11)
Explain ‘HUNG START.’
The N1 or N2 does not increase or increases very slowly after EGT increase.
(OM B 2.4.1.1)
When do we have to declare an emergency with regards of FUEL?
When calculated usable fuel on landing, at the nearest adequate aerodrome where a safe landing can be performed, is less than final reserve fuel. (30 min. holding at 1500 ft.)
(OM A 8.3.7.3)
In which 4 obvious life threatening situations can the cabin crew initiate the EVACUATION?
- Uncontrollable Fire
- Dense Smoke
- Severe Structural Damage
- Ditching
Note: The cabin crew still needs to try to contact us first.
(OM B 11.3.6)
What does it mean when the Cabin Crew gives us 3 chimes?
NITS briefing from SCCM to all CCM completed.
(OM B 3.1)
What does it mean when we ‘flash’ the SEAT BELT Sign?
Brace for impact.
(OM B 3.1)
What can we agree with the cabin crew when we prepare for an EMERGENCY LANDING?
To keep the flight deck door closed, but UNLOCKED.
(OM B 3.3.8)
What can the captain do to warn the cabin crew and pax that they have to take the BRACE position?
Call ‘BRACE FOR IMPACT’ or flash the seatbelt sign around 30 seconds before touchdown.
The cabin crew will start shouting ‘BENT DOWN’.
(OM B 3.3.10)
What are the MEMORY ITEMS for Engine Limit or Surge or Stall?
1.Autothrottle…Disengage
2. Thrust lever… CONFIRM…Retard untill engine indications stay within limits or thrust lever is closed
(QRH)
In which 7 situations shall the CMDR order the cabin crew to have the passengers cabin prepared for an emergency landing?
- Partial or gear up landing.
- One or more flat tires.
- Ditching.
- Landing on unprepared ground.
- Uncontrolled engine or fuselage fires.
- Uncontrolled electrical smoke or fire.
- Loss of all engines.
(OM B 11.1.1)
Which door is the LEAST RISK BOMB LOCATION?(LRBL)
2R
When do we, as flight crew, give 5 chimes ON THE GROUND to the Cabin Crew and what does it mean?
When the PA system is inoperative.
It means: Cabin Crew to start evacuation.
(OM B 3.1)
What will the Cabin Crew do when the CMDR commands “Cabin Crew at Your Stations”
LISTEN on the interphone and OBSERVE outside and inside conditions. Be vigialent and ready to provide flight crew with essential information (if any), to aid the CMDR in his decision making.
(OM B 11.3.5)
Explain the ‘NITS’ briefing and when are we going to use it?
When an emergency situation is identified. The CMDR may use N-I-T-S for abnormal situations as desired. 1. Nature (What kind) of situation. 2. Intention of the CMDR. (Where the landing is expected) 3. Time to landing (give the actual time: 12:35. Not: within 15 minutes.). 4. Special information (In particular whether the SCCM should prepare the cabin for an emergency landing or not) (OM B 3.3.4)
What do we say to the cabin crew if they have to prepare for an emergency landing?
When given the NITS briefing, in Special information we have to add: Prepare the Cabin for Emergency Landing in accordance with the Cabin Emergency Checklist (CEC).
In which 2 cases are we going to give 5 chimes to the Cabin Crew?
- In the air when the PA system is inoperative: ‘Senior to flightdeck’
- On the ground when the PA system is inoperative: Cabin Crew, to start evacuating.
(OM B 3.1)
What are the memory items for: Loss of thrust on both engines?
- ENGINE START switches (both)…FLT
- Engine start levers (both)…CUTOFF
- When EGT decreases: Engine Start levers (both)…IDLE detent
- If EGT reaches a redline or there is no increase in EGT within 30 seconds: Engine start lever (affected engine)…Confirm…CUTOFF, then IDLE detent.
If EGT again reaches a redline or there is no increase in EGT within 30 seconds, repeat as needed.
(QRH)
What are the memory items for Airspeed Unreliable.
- Autopilot (if engaged)…Disengage
- Autothrottle (if engaged)…Disengage
- F/D switches (both)…OFF
- Set the following GEAR UP pitch attitude and thrust:
- Flaps extended…10º and 80%N1
- Flaps up…4º and 75%N1
(QRH)
What is the Tail Strike Pitch Attitude on take off with Flaps 1, 5, 10, 15 and 25?
For all flaps settings: 11,0º
(FCTM 3.37)
What do we say to inform ATC that we have a FUEL EMERGENCY?
“MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY FUEL NORDIC 123”
(CBT FUEL PLANNING 04/10/2022)
When we call ATC with “Nortrans 123 MINIMUM FUEL”, are we then declaring an emergency?
NO
This is just an information message to inform ATC that we are now committing to land at the airfield and that further delay can result into a fuel emergency. The controllers are not required to provide priority.
(Skybrary)
When can we reset a CB?
On Ground: when maintenance has determined that it is safe to reset.
In flight: Not recommended unless directed by the non normal checklist. However, a tripped CB may be reset ONCE, after a cooling period of 2 minutes.
(OM B 3.2.1 page 9)