Emergency Equipment & Egress

Question 1

When in the armed position, when does the ELT go off?

Answer 1

when it reaches its preset G-load limit.

Question 2

What happens when the ELT is activated?

Answer 2

The amber ELT light comes on and the ELT transmits on 121.5, 243.0 and 406.0 mhz.

Question 3

Talk about water fire extinguishers.

Answer 3

They contain a solution of water and antifreeze. They are pressurized by a CO2 cartridge when handle is rotated fully clockwise. Use on fabric, paper or wood fires only.

Question 4

Halon fire extinguishers are effective on all types of fires but primarily on which types of fires?

Answer 4

Electrical, fuel and grease fires.

Question 5

How far from the fire should you be for a Halon fire extinguisher?

Answer 5

about 6 feet.

Question 6

What is a Class A fire, give examples and what type of extinguisher is best?

Answer 6

Combustible materials.
paper, wood, rubber, certain plastics.
Use Water extinguisher

Question 7

What is a Class B fire, give examples and what type of extinguisher is best?

Answer 7

Flammable liquids.
Gasoline, oils, greases, solvents, paints, fats.
BCF (Halon 1211)

Question 8

What is a Class C fire, give examples and what type of extinguisher is best?

Answer 8

Live Electrical.
short circuit, faulty wiring.
BCF (Halon 1211).

Question 9

The concentrated agent, or the by products created by the heat of the fire….

Answer 9

are toxic when inhaled.

Question 10

What must crew members do when a fire extinguisher is to be discharged in the flight deck?

Answer 10

use oxygen masks with 100% oxygen and emergency selected.

Question 11

Where is a crash ax normally located?

Answer 11

left side of cockpit near circuit breaker panel.

Question 12

Where are the escape straps located in the flight deck?

Answer 12

Above the pilot seats.

Question 13

How many over wing hatches are there?

Answer 13

4

Question 14

What will happen if the door slide is attached to the airplane floor?

Answer 14

the slides will deploy when the door is opened

Question 15

Can the over wing exit doors be opened from the outside?

Answer 15

Yes, both inside and outside.

Question 16

What is the purpose of the escape straps for the over wing exit doors?

Answer 16

The strap is attached to a ring on the top surface of the wing and can be used as a hand hold in a ditching emergency for passengers to walk out on the wing.

Question 17

How does the flight lock system work for the over wing emergency exits?

Answer 17

Powered by 28V DC power. Designed to ensure that the flight lock will lock automatically during takeoff, in-flight and landing AND unlock on the ground to allow for door opening in emergencies.

Question 18

Overwing flight locks are commanded to lock and unlock based on what?

Answer 18

Inputs from engine speed, thrust lever position, air/ground mode status, and the open/closed status of the doors.

Question 19

Overwing and mid-exit emergency exits lock when:

Answer 19

3 of 4 entry/service doors are closed
either engine is running
Airplane air/ground logic indicates that the airplane is in the air or both thrust levers are advanced.

Question 20

When do overwing and mid exit emergency exits unlock?

Answer 20

At least 2 entry/service doors are open
No engines running
Airplane air/ground logic indicates the airplane is not in the air or 1 thrust lever is not advanced
DC power is lost.