Emergency Evacuation General

Question 1

What are the Cabin Crew actions upon hearing

“This is the Captain. Evacuate, Evacuate”?

Answer 1

• Cabin Crew will re-evaluate their Exits
• Operate all useable doors and direct passengers assertively to the exits.
(ie: follow EOEC)

Question 2

What would the actions of the Cabin Crew be at an

unusable exit?

Answer 2

Block and redirect the passengers to other useable exits.

Use positive commands: “Open Seatbelts. Leave everything. Go that way.”

Question 3

Describe the forward facing Brace Position.

Answer 3

• Knees together, feet firmly on the floor, slightly apart and slightly forward.
• Hands placed under the legs with palms facing upwards and thumbs against the thighs.
• Back pressed firmly against the seat.
• Head bent forward.

Question 4

When communicating a problem/emergency in the Cabin,
after stating your name and location, what format should
you use to brief the Flight Crew?

Answer 4

Cabin NITS Briefing:
N – Nature
I – Intention/Initial Action
T – Time
S – Special Information

Question 5

What would the cabin crew actions be after impact

during a unplanned emergency ditching?

Answer 5

Cabin Crew responsible for Doors are to:
• Evaluate outside conditions, check level of water at door sill.
• Don/Wear Life Jacket and instruct passengers to do the same. Crew must command passengers where to locate their Life Jacket (ie: “Put On Life Jacket, Under Your Seat”)
• Commence Evacuation at useable exits.

Question 6

What must be demonstrated to passengers during cabin

preparation for a planned ditching?

Answer 6

1. Brace Positions.
2. Exits.
3. Life Jackets.

Question 7

Who is a suitable Able Bodied Passenger? List 3 options

of passengers that can be selected.

Answer 7

1. Airline Employees
2. Fire Fighters
3. Medical Personnel
4. Military Personnel
5. Physically fit person

Question 8

How would you brief an ABP on door operation?

Answer 8

• Brief the ABP at your door and explain its operation in a simple and
easy to understand manner.
• Ensure understanding by asking ABP to repeat instructions.
• Seat the ABP on the closest passenger seat to your door where they
can best see you.

Question 9

Where should Cabin Crew stand during the evacuation

of the aircraft?

Answer 9

Dedicated Assist Space.

Question 10

What are the Flight Crew commands 30 seconds prior to

an impact in an emergency landing?

Answer 10

“This is the Captain, Brace Brace”.

Question 11

What is the 30 second mental review?

Answer 11

A.L.E.R.T.

Question 12

During which 3 phases of the flight is an UNPLANNED

emergency more likely to occur?

Answer 12

Taxi/Take-off/Landing.

Question 13

Which phase of flight is a PLANNED emergency more

likely to occur?

Answer 13

Cruise.

Question 14

List the chain of command in order from 1 to 7

Answer 14

1. Captain 2. F/O 3. Purser
2. SFS 5. Cabin Crew Member
3. Positioning Crew Member 7. ABP

Question 15

During which phase of the flight can any crew member
make an emergency call to the Flight Deck if flight
safety is affected?

Answer 15

During cruise

Question 16

What does N.I.T.S stand for, when given by the Captain

Answer 16

N: Nature of emergency
I: Intention of the Captain in command
T: Time available to landing
S: Specific instructions and directions

Question 17

Who initiates the evacuation when the aircraft comes to

a complete stop on the water during a ditching?

Answer 17

The Cabin Crew.

Question 18

When the aircraft is on ground, what is the Captain’s PA
to inform cabin crew that a STATE OF ALERT no longer
exits?

Answer 18

“This is the Captain, Cabin Crew Revert to Normal Operation”.

Question 19

After a ground evacuation, how far away from the

aircraft will you send passengers to congregate?

Answer 19

200 yards.

Question 20

What do you demonstrate to passengers prior to an

emergency landing?

Answer 20

Exits and Brace Positions.