Emergency Equipment

Question 0

FIRE GLOVES

Answer 0

Pre-flight Check
• Correct quantity and securely stowed.

Question 1

HALON

Answer 1

Pre-flight Check
• Correct quantity and securely stowed.
• Pressure gauge pointer is in the green band.
• The ring pin is in place through the handle and the lever.
• Seal intact.

Operation
1. Pull and twist ring pin to break plastic seal.
2. Hold extinguisher upright with hand under handle and thumb on top of lever.
3. From a distance of approximately 1-2 metres direct the nozzle towards the base of the fire source.
4. Squeeze the lever downward with thumb.
5. Spray at the base of the flame in side to side motion.

Question 2

CRASH AXE

Answer 2

Pre-flight Check
• Correct quantity and securely stowed.

Question 3

PBE

Answer 3

Pre-flight Check
• Correct quantity and securely stowed.
• Red Seal intact or tamper indicator in place.

Operation

1. Grasp the red access handle and pull forcibly, the seal will break.
2. Pull sharply on the red tag to tear open the vacuum sealed foil bag.
3. Pull PBE out of the vacuum sealed foil bag and shake hood to open.
4. Place both hands inside the neck seal opening with palms facing each other.
5. With head bent forward, guide the PBE neck seal over the top of the head and down over the face.
6. Grasp the adjustment straps and pull forward sharply to activate the starter candle.
7. With strap still in hand and head bent forwards, pull back to secure the oronasal mask cone high on the nose for a tight seal.
8. Pull the protective neck shield down to cover the collar and upper shoulder area.

Duration
The unit will provide a 15 MINUTE supply of oxygen.

Disposal of Used PBE
• Place used PBE in a safe place to cool down away from fire or exposure to water.
• Dispose of smoke hood as per dangerous goods procedures, place it in a metal container in an inboard lavatory.
The lavatory must be locked and not used by passengers.

Question 4

FIRE SOCK

Answer 4

Pre-flight Check
• Correct quantity and securely stowed.
• Seal intact or the tamper indicator in place.

Question 5

FLASH LIGHT (TYPE 1)

Answer 5

Pre-flight Check
• Correct quantity and securely stowed.
• The red indicator light is flashing every 6-10 seconds.
• The plastic strap is not tampered with.

Question 6

FLASHLIGHT (TYPE 2)

Answer 6

Pre-flight Check
• Correct quantity and securely stowed.
• The plastic strap is not tampered with.
• Push the Test button on the battery condition indicator. A green light will flash once on the LED indicator. If the LED indicator flashes RED, a battery replacement is needed.

Question 7

MEGAPHONE

Answer 7

Pre-flight Check
• Correct quantity and securely stowed.

Operation
1. Remove from brackets.
2. Press trigger/squeeze handles and adjust volume.
3. Speak with lips touching the microphone.
4. Point in direction desired.

Question 8

PORTABLE OXYGEN BOTTLE

Answer 8

Pre-Flight Check
• Correct quantity and securely stowed.
• Minimum acceptable pressure 1500 psi.
• Appropriate mask is available 777 / attached 380.

Precautions While Administering Oxygen
• Do not drop the bottle.
• No oil or grease on passengers’ face and hair.
• Loosen tight clothing and neckwear.
• Keep the passenger in the appropriate position depending on medical condition.
• Always advise Flight Crew when Oxygen is being administered.

Question 9

MANUAL DEMO KIT

Answer 9

Pre-flight Check
• Correct quantity and securely stowed.

Contents
• One demonstration life jacket.
• One demonstration oxygen mask.
• One demonstration seat belt.
• One safety instruction card.

Question 10

SURVIVAL KIT (A380)

Answer 10

Survival Manual
Signaling Mirror
Sea Dye Marker
Whistle
Lithium Battery Flashlights
Water Bailer
Dehydrated Sponge
Water Purification Tablets (50 each/pkg.)
Water Storage Bags
Hand Held Flares
Patch Kit
Raft Management Guide
Hand Pump
Antibiotic Ointment
Canteen of Water (1 pint)
Bandage Sterile Compress 2 × 2
Bandage Sterile Compress 4 × 4
Triangular Slings
Adhesive Strip Bandages
Two Clamp Repair Kit

Question 11

SURVIVAL KIT (B777)

Answer 11

Band Aids
Compress Bandage
Triangular Bandage
Dehydrated Sponge
Bailing Bucket
Whistle
Repair Kit
Sea Dye Marker
Signalling Mirror
Utility Knife
Water Pouch
Hand Held Flares
Water Purification Tablets (50 each/pkg.)
Ammonia Inhalant
Burn, Blister Ointment
Antiseptic Swab
Flashlight with Batteries
Alkaline Battery
Cups
Easy Open Bag
Canopy
Pump
Canopy Support Masts
Survival Manual

Question 12

SUPPLEMENTARY RAFT ACCESSORY KIT (SRAK)

Answer 12

List of contents

1. Reverse Osmosis Pump
2. Water Storage bag with Cup
3. Day and Night Flare
4. Food Rations (193 gms each)
5. Collapsible Oars
6. Survival Manual

Question 13

EMERGENCY LOCATION TRANSMITTER (ELT)

Answer 13

Pre-flight Check
• Correct quantity and securely stowed.
• Switch in AUTO position.
• Ensure antenna is fitted.

Confirmation and Duration
A flashing indicator light confirms the distress signal is being transmitted. The high energy battery has a duration of greater than 48 HOURS.

Question 14

The Automated Distress Transmitter (ADT 406S)

Answer 14

Pre-flight Check
• Correct quantity and securely stowed.
• Switch to ARMED position.
• Ensure antenna is fitted.

Confirmation and Duration
• The visual and audio indicators will confirm ADT activation.
• The high energy battery has a duration greater than 60 HOURS.