Emergency Equipment Flashcards
What does the white light on the passenger doors indicate when illuminated?
Slide is armed
If the slide on a passenger door does not automatically inflate, what can be done by crew to inflate the slide?
Pull the manual inflation handle on the door sill.
If the slide is armed and the door is opened from the outside, what will happen?
The slide will automatically disarm.
Will the overwing exit slide deploy if opened from the outside?
No
What if the overwing emergency exit slide does not automatically deploy?
A red lever may be pulled to activate the slide.
Which emergency exit slides can be used as rafts?
Only the four main door emergency exit slides. Not the overwing slides.
How long does a PBE provide oxygen?
7-8 minutes of oxygen flow
7-8 minutes of oxygen in hood
15 minutes total
How many portable oxygen cylinders are installed on the A320?
5
Two in the front galley area
Three in the back galley area
How many crash axes are installed on the A320?
1 in the flight deck
How many megaphones are installed on the A320?
2,
One in the front galley area and
One in the back galley area
How can you check the battery level of the flashlights?
By checking the red light flashing every 15 seconds
How many infant life vests are installed on the A320?
12
6 in the front
6 in the back
What capacity do the exit slide rafts have?
44 people with overflow capacity of 55.
How many ELT’s does the A320 have?
One in back R2/4
Where are the ELT’s stored?
In the rear galley near R2/4 door
What frequencies do the ELT’s transmit on?
121.5 MHz
243 MHz
406 MHz
What is the battery life of an ELT?
24hrs
What emergency equipment is located in the flight deck?
- PBE
- Fire Extinguisher
- Fire Gloves
- Crash Axe
- Escape Rope
- Oxygen Masks
- Life Jackets
- Torch
What are the checks required for the fire extinguisher?
- Present
- In Stowage Bracket
- Arrow in Green
- Seal Intact
What is the optimal range of the fire extinguisher?
1.5 - 2m
How long does the fire extinguisher last if fully depleted in one go?
10sec
What are the precautions of using the fire extinguisher?
- PBE should be worn
- On flight deck, oxygen masks and goggles should be worn
- Don’t let metal housing touch live wires
- Avoid getting too close to fluid fires
What fires are the BCF/Halon fire extinguishers suitable for?
All fires (I.e. solid, liquid, electrical,…)
What are the preflight serviceability checks of the PBE?
- Present
- Seal Intact
- Moisture indicator not pink (A320/A321C)
- Indicator green (A321LR/A320N)
- Expiry date not expired (on A320N/A321LR)
What are some precautions of using the PBE?
- Ensure the neck seal is intact and properly fitted (no protruding hair, clothing,…)
- Don’t damage the seal (glasses, earrings,…)
- Don’t remove PBE near flames due oxygen
- Do not use water to cool canister
- Do not wear make up
What duration does the PBE have?
Minimum of 15minutes (A320/A321C)
Maximum of 15 minutes (A321LR/A320N)
On the flight deck oxygen masks, pressing the 100% selector down to 100% results in what?
100% oxygen being supplied at all cabin altitudes
On the flight deck oxygen masks, pulling the 100% selector up to N results in what?
A mixture of oxygen and air being supplied to the mask at pre-determined rates depending on the cabin altitude
On the flight deck oxygen masks, pressing the emergency (round) button results in what?
A temporary oxygen overpressure to the mask to clear any smoke or condensation
At what altitude is over pressure to the flight deck oxygen masks automatically supplied?
Above 30000ft cabin altitude
On the dual outlet portable oxygen bottle, what does the red dot indicate?
Low flow outlet
What are the preflight serviceability checks on the portable oxygen bottle?
- Present
- Secure in storage bracket
- Pressure gauge reads a minimum of 1500 psi
- Mask attached to the high flow outlet
What are some precautions of using the portable oxygen bottle?
- no kinks in the tubing
- Strap oxygen bottle to front of body when carrying
- do not use near fire (4m)
- Keep at least 100 psi to avoid corrosion
- avoid bumping/dropping bottle
- Remove oil/grease/make up before using
What is the duration of the portable oxygen?
- High flow (4 L per minute), 60 minutes
- Low flow (2 L per minute) 120 minutes
What are the preflight serviceability checks for the restraint kit?
- Present
- Seal intact
What are some precautions when using the restraint kit?
- Do not over tighten
- Do not hogtie passenger
- Do not tie passenger to the seat
- When replacing flexi-cuffs fit new ones first before removing old ones
What colors do the adult lifejackets have?
- passengers, yellow
- crew, orange
What are the preflight serviceability checks of the lifejackets?
- Present
- Seal intact
What are some precautions of using the lifejacket?
- Do not partially inflate before using red tags to avoid over inflation
- Do not inflate until exiting aircraft
What are the preflight serviceability checks for the megaphone?
- Present
- Audible click
What are some precautions of using the megaphone during an evacuation?
- Do not keep megaphone on body when using slides due possible injury
- Slide megaphone down first
What are the preflight serviceability checks of the crash axe?
- Present
