Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation

Question 1

EEMK: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation Enhanced Emergency Medical Kit

Answer 1

Pre-Flight: Presence, Locked with a seal, Confirm kit type

Notes: Small pouch on the top has reusable itmes & is Not Sealed

Operation: Notify FD there is a medical situation; ask to contact MedLink P/A for Medial Assistance; Check credential if time permits MDs & DOs may use the entire contents of kit; everyone else may only use non-medicinal items unless authorized by MedLink FF/A must have the attending medical personnel complete the accompanying form

When Done: Notify FD kit was used; return it to original S/S Fill out incident report: Turn in all reports to InFlight

Uses: Assists medically trained personnel Always used before EMK

Question 2

EMK: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation Emergency Medical Kit

Answer 2

Pre-Flight: Presence Locked with a seal Confirm kit type

Operation: (Same as EEMK) Notify FD there is a medical situation; ask to contact MedLink P/A for Medial Assistance; Check credential if time permits MDs & DOs may use the entire contents of kit; everyone else may only use non-medicinal items unless authorized by MedLink FF/A must have the medical personnel complete the accompanying form

When Done: Notify FD kit was used; return it to original S/S Fill out incident report: Turn in all reports to InFlight

Used: Assist medically trained personnel Only used if EEMK is not available

Question 3

ELT: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation Emergency Locating Transmitter

Answer 3

Pre-Flight: Presence

Operation in Seawater (B767 & A330): Unroll free end of lanyard & tie to slide raft Place in water Antenna will automatically be released as tape dissolves Lasts 50 hours and transmits 200 mile radius

B767 Operation in Land or Fresh Water: Manually release antenna by tearing water soluble tape Fill attached polyethylene bag with non-flammable liquid & add salt from attached salt packet Immerse ELT bottom into liquid & remain upright to operate

B767 Retrieval: FWD ELT: F/O responsible, FF/A backup AFT ELT: F/A #5 responsible, PIC backup

A330 Differences: Liquid activated Polyenthylene & salt packet are not included ELT does not need to remain upright

A330 Retrieval: FWD ELT: (same as B767) F/O responsible, FF/A backup AFT ELT: F/A #4 responsible, PIC backup

Question 4

A330 Path Lighting: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation

Answer 4

Photo-luminescent floor path lighting with leads to emergency exists

Not part of EELS

Pre-Flight: FF/A turn cabin lights to bright for 15 min to charge path lighting

Question 5

EELS: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation B717

Answer 5

Pre-Flight: RED protective cover intact

Lead wire seal intact

Operation: Lift RED protective cover Flip toggle switch to the ARM position Release to on position

Lasts 15min

Illuminates: EPICTT Exit signs & placards, Path lighting, Interior & exterior exit lights, Ceiling lights, Trailing edge of the wing, Tail-cone jettision handle

Question 6

EELS: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation B767

Answer 6

Pre-Flight: Protective cover intact

Operation: Lift protective cover Push button

Lasts 15min

Illuminates: EPIC Exit signs & placards Path lighting Interior & exterior exit signs Ceiling lights

Question 7

EELS: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation A330

Answer 7

Pre-Flight: Protective cover intact

Operation: Lift protective cover Push EMER

Last 10min

Illuminates: CLIDE Ceiling lights LCR Interior & Exterior exit lights Door control handle Exit signs & placards

Question 8

AED: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation Automated External Defibrillator

Answer 8

Pre-Flight: Presence Locked in bracket or S/S No chirping sound (Chirping indicates battery is low) Status indicator light is an alternating hour glass If no seal is present; unit is operable Green seal; unit has been serviced by maintenance & is operable

Red seal; unit must be opened & investigate further. If NO CHIRPING, STATUS INDICATOR is alternating & at least ONE SET OF SEALED PADS are present; unit is operable. Relock with RED seal & NOTIFY FD.

If chirping or status indicator shows solid black or X perform Battery Insertion Test (BIT); remove battery and re-install (AED runs self test). If BIT fails then close with RED seal, return to bracket & notify FD.

Operation: Used for PAU (no pulse, absence of breath, unconscious) Can be used as a heart monitor, on a person experiencing chest pain or difficulty breathing. Do Not use radio frequency devices within 6ft of unit

Notify FD AED needs to be used & contact MedLink Turn on using green on/off button Follow screen voice prompts Don’t turn AED off until PAX is removed from the A/C; AED may not leave A/C but pads may go with the PAX

When Done: Notify FD, return to original S/S & fill out incident report. Turn in all reports to In Flight

Contents: (2) Batteries, Disposable Pads Razor, Gloves, Scissors, Forms 5 Red Seals

Question 9

MEG: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation Megaphone

Answer 9

Preflight: Presence Press button & tap wire grid Listen for amplification of sound

Operation: Hold MEG up to mouth Press button Speak into mouth piece

Question 10

FAK: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation First Aid Kit

Answer 10

Preflight: Presence Seal intact or shrink wrapped Confirm kit type

Operation: Notify FD; ask them to contact MedLink P/A for medical assistance; check credentials if time-permits Anyone can use FAK

When Done: Notify FD kit was used, return to original S/S, write incident report, & turn in all paperwork to IN Flight

Question 11

O2 W/A: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation ALL

Answer 11

Pre-Flight: Presence Mask is attached to the High outlet Pressure gauge reads between 1800-2000 PSI If 1500-1800 PSI (notify FD) If below 1500 PSI (notify FD and write it up)

Operation: NASTWAM Notify FD that oxygen needs to be administered; ask them to contact MedLink Announce “No Smoking Oxygen is being administered at this time” & request for medical assistance Secure bottle to your self; then to PAX, PAX companion, or empty adjacent seat (using seatbelt) Turn bottle ON by rotating the knob counter clockwise and check the oxygen flow Wipe PAX lips Apply mask over the PAX nose and mouth Monitor both the PAX and O2 Use large bottles first

When Done: Turn bottle off by rotating the knob clockwise; secure bottle to yourself Secure bottle to their exact location Notify FD of the # of bottles used and their exact locations Fill out incident report and turn in all paperwork to In Flight Do not deplete bottles below 500 PSI; this is for emergency “crew use” only

Liter Flow: 3-4 LPM

B717: 40 min

B767: small 20 min, large 60 min

O2 W/A: A330

A330 Difference Pre-Flight: Mask is attached to the outlet Pressure gauge reads 1850 PSI If below notify FD and write it up

Operation: NASTWAM (with exceptions) Rotate handle until desired liter flow appears in window MedLink will determine recommended Liter Flow.

Liter Flow: 2 LPM, 120 min 4 LPM, 60 min

Question 12

PBE: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation Protective Breathing Equipment

Answer 12

Pre-Flight: Presence PBE pouch appears hard and shrunk Tamper seals intact Located with in 3ft of very required extinguisher

Operation: Remove pouch from stowage area Tear pouch open and remove PBE Place palms prayer style into neck seal and open Don PBE from back to front Ensure all hair is in and clothing is clear of hood, creating an air tight seal To activate O2 flow pull 2 black straps FWD Pull black straps back to secure mask over nose & mouth Signs that O2 is flowing (hear rustling sounds & feel heat on the back of neck) O2 will last for 15min When O2 is running out hood will collapse Leave area while still facing the fire source Remove PBE from front to back Shake O2 molecules out of hair Don another PBE if necessary

When Done: Notify FD that PBE was used, fill out incident report, turn in all paperwork to In Flight

Question 13

Halon: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation ALL

Answer 13

Halon: B717

Pre-Flight: Presence Red full indicator disc installed and intact Pressure gauge is in the green band

Operation: LASS Lift the safety catch Aim at the base of the flame Squeeze lever Sweep in a side to side motion

Halon: B767

Pre-Flight: Presence Seal on trigger, pull pin intact Pressure gauge reads full or in the green band

Operation: PASS Pull pin to break wire seal Aim at base of the flame Squeeze lever Sweep in a side to side motion

Halon: A330
Pre-Flight: Presence Seal intact Pressure gauge in the green band

Operation: LPASS Lift the white carrying handle Push down on the black safeguard Aim at the base of the flame Squeeze lever Sweep in a side to side motion

Question 14

PK: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation Protect Kit

Answer 14

Pre-Flight: Presence Tamper seals intact

Kits: A (Biohazard Clean-Up): Fluid Solidifier, Scooper, Wipes B (Personal Protection Equipent): Open Back Gowns, Shoe Covers, Mask C (Hazmat Disposal): Placards, CPR Mask, Sharps Container D (Restraint Devices): Tuff-tie wrist restraints I (Medical Instruments): Thermometer, Blood Pressure Kit, Stethoscope M (Medications): Aspirin, Antiacid Tablets, Ibuprofen

Question 15

Aero-Med: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation

Answer 15

Pre-Flight: Mask is attached outside of the A/C Pressure gauge reads 1800-2000 PSI PAX has prescription from physician indicating prescribed liter flow; if not prescription notify FD or CSA to contact MedLink to see if they are “Fit to Fly” Notify FD Aero-Med is on A/C F/A briefs Aero-Med PAX to continue use in the event of decompression

Operation: Turn On: Rotate knob counter clockwise to prescribed liter flow

Turn Off: Rotate knob clockwise Fill out incident report and turn into inflight

Warning: Do not disconnect mask on the A/C nor deplete below 40 PSI

Seating: B717/A330 Excluding exit rows or bulkheads; any available seat, ideally a window seat

B767 F/C: 3AB/HJ (under own seats) M/C: Excluding exit rows & bulkheads; any AB/HJ seat, ideally a window seat

Transportation: B717: 4AB/DEF OHB; 5 AB OHB if needed B767: 11AB/HJ OHB; 12 AB OHB if needed A330: 2R closet, 2L closet if needed

Question 16

Infant Life Preservers: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation

Answer 16

Pre-Flight: Presence Correct color (yellow), type and amount (B717- 10 2nd to the Last OHB A/C L, B767- 14 3RW OHB, A330- 7 Last Center S/S A/C R F/C & Zone B)

Operation: Pull tear tab & remove preserver from pouch Place arms though sleeves Loop strap from front to back between legs Attach buckle to buckle & velcro to velcro; matching color Pull red tab to inflate while still in A/C, may be inflated orally through red tube Lanyard on Infant Life Preserver may be attached to Adult Life Preserver Child must be under 35 lbs

Question 17

Infant Bassinet: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation

Answer 17

Pre-Flight: Presence Green seal on pouch intact indicating it has been sanitized Only on WW flights except PPT & PPG Procedure: Only used above 10,000 ft for infant under 25 lbs Used only at bulkheads; A330 Row 14, B767 AFT of all bulkheads except exit rows Secured after 10,000 ft and remove prior to 10,000 ft descent. PAX must hold infant during taxi, take off, landing, and turbulence. Operation: PAX must request 24 hrs prior to flight via reservations CAS provides FF/A with PAX seat locations FF/A will confirm request with PAX Release velcro straps and remove the bassinet from stowage space Remove the bassinet from pouch by freeing the snaps Release buckles and push down on floor of bassinet to unfold Align horizontal bar to match the two top fitting on the bulkhead Press blue button to secure (listen for click) Follow same procedure for L-Shaped bar Once in place tug on basinet to insure its secure

Question 18

FLS: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation Flashlight

Answer 18

Pre-Flight: Presence Red LED light blinks ever 6-8 seconds, if longer than 8 seconds notify FD

Operation: Used in dark or smoke filled cabins, is water resistant & battery-operated Remove from bracket; automatically turns on

Question 19

Lavatory Trash Receptacle Lid: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation

Answer 19

Pre-Flight: Cover is closed and spring-loaded Compartment is empty at the start of each flight Supplies/products may not be stored around trash bin

Question 20

F/A J/S: Emergency Equipment Pre-Flight & Operation

Answer 20

Pre-Flight: Seat bottom must retract quickly & fully into recessed compartment upon downward pull and release Shoulder straps must lock upon downward pull and retract completely Seat belt buckle should securely fasten Adjacent or with in arms reach to each F/A J/S: FLS, Crew-member Life Vests (Fuchsia), and O2 Masks