Emergency Equipment

Question 1

When do you use a sea dye marker and do you use it

upwind or downwind?

Answer 1

During the day on the upwind side of the slide/raft

Question 2

What is the pre-flight check of the ADT 406 S?

Answer 2

• Correct quantity and securely stowed.
• Switch to armed position.
• Ensure Antenna is fitted.

Question 3

When can you use the baby survival cot?

Answer 3

Planned emergency landing or ditching.

Question 4

When can you use a baby BASSINET?

Answer 4

1. Cruise.

2. When the seatbelt sign is off/ when no turbulence is encountered.

Question 5

How would you operate the ADT 406 S in water?

Answer 5

• Attach the ADT to the slide raft using the lanyard.
• Place the ADT in the water (fresh or salt water)
• The water sensor will detect sufficient water to trigger it, if not
activated, pull the switch and move it to the ‘ON’ position.

Question 6

During which phases of the flight can a child car seat be

used?

Answer 6

Take off/Cruise/Landing. (All phases)

Question 7

What are the limitation for the use of the Halon?

Answer 7

Hold within 60 degrees of verticle.

Question 8

Pre-Flight Check of the Fire Sock?

Answer 8

1. Correct quantity and securely stowed.

2. Seal intact or the tamper indicator in place.

Question 9

How would you know which side of the flare is to be

used during the night?

Answer 9

The night side is identified by the 8 ribbed cap.

Question 10

How can an adult life jacket be fitted to a child?

Answer 10

• Place life jacket over the child’s head. Pass the strap between the
child’s legs and attach the buckle.
• Pull the strap to tighten and secure the jacket.
• Pass the end behind the child and secure again by means of tying.
• Inflate one chamber of the life jacket inside the aircraft.

Question 11

If you find a discrepancy whilst conducting the

equipment pre-flight checks what would you do?

Answer 11

Immediately report it to the Purser (who in turn reports it to the
Captain).

Question 12

How do the Crew maintain “Access to Emergency

equipment”?

Answer 12

Crew are to ensure that at all times access to emergency equipment is
clear and un-obstructed.
(i.e. Not obscured by passenger or crew baggage and service items).

Question 13

How would you operate a Halon Fire Extinguisher?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

How do you activate the starter candle on the PBE?

Answer 14

Grasp the adjustment straps and pull sharply forward.

Question 15

Name one non standard signaling device that may be used

to attract attention after evacuation in a remote area.

Answer 15

• Fire.
• Smoke.
• Shiny or (distinctive) colorful material.

Question 16

What are the contents of the manual demo kit?

Answer 16

1. Demonstration life jacket.
2. Demonstration oxygen mask.
3. Demonstration seat belt.
4. Safety instruction card.

Question 17

What does the RED flashing light on the LED indicator of

the Type 2 Emergency Flashlight indicate?

Answer 17

Indicates that a battery replacement is needed.

Question 18

How long do emergency flashlights last?

Answer 18

Approximately 4 hours.

Question 19

What is the pre-flight check for the Infant/Extension Seat

Belts?

Answer 19

• Correct quantity and securely stowed.

Question 20

What is the pre-flight check for the flashlight Type 1?

Answer 20

1. Correct quantity and securely stowed.
2. The red indicator light is flashing every 6 – 10 seconds.
3. The plastic strap is not tampered with.