Emergency Procedures Flashcards
What is the procedure for an APU fire during refueling?
Stop the fuel flow, disconnect fuel line, deploy APU fire bottle from the main wheel well, evacuate all personnel aboard the aircraft, and notify maintenance control to call for emergency services
What is the procedure for an APU fire while aboard the aircraft?
Pull flight station APU fire handle upward and twist, move APU master switch to OFF, move battery switch to OFF, ensure all personnel are evacuated, notify maintenance control to call for emergency services
Where are the deployment mechanisms for the APU fire bottle?
- Center console in the flight station
- Starboard aft bulkhead of the main landing gear wheel well
What is the procedure for hot brakes during aircraft recovery?
Indicate hot brakes to pilot and taxi aircraft back to the taxiway then notify maintenance control
What is the procedure for tow bar separation during a plane move?
Pushing: Move director will blow their horn two times, driver will come to a complete stop and brake rider will apply brakes when given the signal to do so from move director
Pulling: Move director will blow their horn two times, driver will pull backwards at a 45 degree angle until they are clear of the aircraft’s path and the brake rider will apply brakes when given the signal by the move director
Wing/Chock walkers: They will attempt to position chocks in the path of the wheels in an attempt to stop the runaway aircraft
What is the procedure for the APU INOP light failing to illuminate during APU startup?
Cease the startup procedure and notify maintenance control
Where is the AED?
Maintenance control/Duty office
Where is the fuel spill kit?
Hangar between supply and line shack
Where is the battery spill kit?
Hangar in front of AE shop
Where is the emergency tire deflator kit?
Frame/Mech shop
What is the procedure for entering T1 during a plane move?
Stop the evolution in a safe area and have all ground personnel board the aircraft until the condition is lifted
What is the procedure when you are directing an aircraft and the pilot is not following your instructions?
Signal the pilot to stop and notify maintenance control to make contact with the aircraft to establish communications
What do you do in the case of an engine fire during startup?
Signal the pilot to shutdown the affected engine and notify pilot of a fire using hand signals, notify maintenance control to contact emergency services
What is the procedure for a fuel spill or active fuel leak on an aircraft?
Secure engines, if applicable, notify maintenance control and follow fuel spill procedures
What is the proper procedure when encountering a taxiing aircraft during a move?
Halt the evolution where the towed aircraft is not obstructing the taxiway and allow the taxiing aircraft to pass, then resume as normal
If you are launching the aircraft and see lightning in your vicinity, what do you do?
Pass command to the PPC and go inside to notify maintenance control of the situation
During engine starts, you have one engine running and we enter T1 condition, what do you do?
Signal to the pilot to shutdown engine, pass command to the pilot and go inside to notify maintenance control
