Emergency Recurrent Procedures A v4.0 Flashcards

1
Q

In an emergency a PIC should (6 items)

A
  • Assign (responsibility for flying)
  • Brief (crew)
  • Advise (ATC)
  • Delegate
  • Checklists
  • Reduce (possibility of damage or injury)
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2
Q

The PIC should declare an ______________ any time a situation affects the _________ of the flight

A

emergency, safety

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3
Q

In an emergency ATC asks what three questions?

A
  • Souls on board
  • Fuel left
  • Your intentions
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4
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What are two things that declaring an emergency permits?

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  • Deviate from the regulations
  • Allows ATC to assign traffic priority
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5
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After declaring an emergency, what paperwork do you have to submit?

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You have to submit a written report within 10 days after the flight completion to the Director of Operations to the FAA Administrator.

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6
Q

When it comes to briefing the passengers in an emergency we use the TEST acronym, what does it stand for?

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T- Type of emergency
E- Evacuation plan, if required
S- Signals to be used
T- Time available to prep the cabin before landing

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7
Q

Class A Fire

A

Common combustibles (wood)

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8
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Class B Fire

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Flammable liquids

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9
Q

Class C Fire

A

Energized electrical equipment

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10
Q

Class D Fire

A

Combustible metals

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11
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Class K Fire

A

Combustible cooking media (cooking oil)

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12
Q

What are the three things that fire needs?

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Oxygen, heat, source of fuel

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13
Q

ARFF

A

Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting crew

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14
Q

PED

A

Personal Electronic Device

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15
Q

EFB

A

Electronic Flight Bag

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16
Q

What are three indications of an electrical fire?

A
  • Abnormal operation
  • Tripped CB
  • Area of elevated temperature
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17
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What is the first step you should take if there is smoke in the cabin?

A

Don oxygen mask and googles

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18
Q

What is the highest priority of a ground fire?

A

Evacuation

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19
Q

Proper use of a fire extinguisher is illustrated by the PASS acronym. What does the PASS acronym stand for?

A

P- Pull
A- Aim
S- Squeeze
S- Sweep

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20
Q

As a rule of thumb, if the fire can’t be extinguished in ____ minutes, the plane needs to be on the ground in ____ minutes

A

8 minutes, 15 minutes

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21
Q

Why is Halon effective for all classes of fire?

A

It interrupts combustion

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22
Q

FAR 135.177 details what involving emergencies

A

The required emergency equipment

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23
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FAR 91.513 details what involving emergencies

A

The required emergency equipment

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24
Q

Nausea (Symptoms,Treatment)

A
  • Vomiting
  • Pale, sweaty, clammy skin
  • Airsick bag
  • Cool, wet washcloth to wipe their face
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25
Q

What is the most likely medical condition that you are going to encounter on an aircraft?

A

Gastrointestinal

26
Q

Loss of Consciousness (Symptoms, Treatment)

A
  • Light headed
  • Nausea
  • Clammy skin
  • Lay the person flat
  • Loosen tight clothing
27
Q

Heart attack (Symptoms, Treatment)

A
  • Chest pain
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Give oxygen
  • Prepare for cardiac arrest
28
Q

AED

A

Automated External Defibrillator

29
Q

When does ear block usually occur?

A

During the descent

30
Q

The eustachian tube connects _______________ with the ______________

A

the back of the nose, middle ear

31
Q

What are common causes of ear block?

A
  • Common cold
  • Sinus infections
  • Nasal allergies
32
Q

It is not recommended to travel after _____ weeks of pregnancy.

A

36 weeks

33
Q

When ditching, what should the transponder be set to?

A

7700

34
Q

ASRS

A

Aviation Safety Reporting System

35
Q

What is the significance of the FAR 91.25?

A

It is the FAR that prohibits the FAA from using an ASRS report in any disciplinary action.

36
Q

What is Ops Spec B050?

A

Authorized Areas for Enroute Operation

37
Q

It is good practice to stay with a downed aircraft for how many days in a rescue situation?

A

5 days

38
Q

What are the two greatest risks to survival in the desert?

A

sun and lack of water

39
Q

To survive in a tropical area, what is the order of importance of things to do? (4 items)

A
  • Water
  • Protection
  • Location
  • Food
40
Q

What is the best signaling device during the day?

A

A signal mirror

41
Q

What is the best signaling device during the night?

A

Flashlight

42
Q

What code do you use in a hijacking situation?

A

7500

43
Q

Vmo

A

Velocity maximum operation

44
Q

Mmo

A

Mach maximum operation

45
Q

What is the definition of Vmo and Mmo?

A

Maximum speed at which the aircraft should be operated

46
Q

What is Coffin Corner?

A

It describes the upper portion of the Performance or Vg Diagram where the relationship between low indicated airspeed stall buffet and critical Mach high speed buffet narrows.

47
Q

CAT

A

Clear Air Turbulence

48
Q

Where is CAT most likely to occur?

A

On the polar side of the jetstream during the winter months.

49
Q

What is a good rule of thumb when flying over a thunderstorm?

A

1000 feet for every 10 knots of wind at altitude

50
Q

What are three things that can cause decompression?

A
  • Structural failure
  • Pressurization system failure
  • Deliberate act
51
Q

How long does it take for explosive decompression?

A

Less than a second

52
Q

How long does it take for rapid decompression?

A

1 to 10 seconds

53
Q

Passenger masks are only effective to what altitude?

A

25,000 feet

54
Q

After SCUBA diving, how long should you wait to fly above 8,000 feet?

A

24 hours

55
Q

Definition of an accident

A

Occurs from the time any person boards the aircraft for the purpose of flight until all people have disembarked. An accident results in death, serious injury, or substantial damage.

56
Q

An accident is defined as resulting in one of what three things?

A
  • Death
  • Serious injury
  • Substantial damage
57
Q

Fatal injuries are injuries that cause death within how many days?

A

30 days

58
Q

What is an incident?

A

an occurrence other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft, which affects or could affect the safety of operation

59
Q

What is a serious injury? (One of 5 items)

A
  • Requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours
  • Results in fracture of any bone (except fingers, toes, nose)
  • Causes severe hemorrhages, nerve, muscle, or tendon damage
  • Involves any internal organ
  • Involves second or third-degree burns on more than 5% of body surface area
60
Q

What is substantial damage?

A

Damage or failure which adversely affects the structural strength, performance, or flight characteristics of the aircraft, and which would normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component