Ep's Flashcards
Time of useful cons Fl 400
15 seconds
Definition of hypoxia
low partial pressure of oxygen in the arterial blood
Most common hypoxia in aviation
Hypoxic hypoxia
Types of depressurisation
Rapid
Gradual
Cabin drop down masks duration
15 minutes
Emergency PA’s
Brace command, altitude, time.
300’ 30 seconds
Attention. Brace Brace Brace
Emergency PA’
Cabin call in emergency
Cabin manager report to the flight deck immediately
Emergency PA’s
Evacuation command
Evacuate Evacuate Evacuate
Fire extinguishers
Precautions
Protective breathing equipment should be used
Do not allow any part of the metal container to make contact with electrical wires
Do not point the full stream into liquid fires. Start at the base and always fight the front of the fire and follow the flames
Do not use on Class D fires
Fire extinguishers
Preflight
Secure in bracket
Ensure wire seal is in place
Check pressure gauge registers in green sector
Fire extinguishers
Operation
Use the PASS method:
Push the catch
Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze the trigger
Sweep the flames
Fire extinguishers Type weight Duration Range
Halon
1.0 kg,
7 seconds,
1.5 - 2m
PBE’s types
Air liquide PBE. VHD
Drager smoke hood. VHP/VCJ
PBE’s
Precautions
Ensure long hair is contained within the neck seal.
Remove objects from around the head such as jewellery, earings, hair combs etc to avoid damaging the neck seal
If the hood collapses around the face at any time, remove it immediately and obtain a new one
Do not remove the hood around sparks or open flame.
Some residual oxygen may remain in the hair and the hood
After use, place the PBE on the rear toilet floor and lock the toilet
PBE’s
Pre flight check
Air Liquide. Green indicator is visible
Drager. Yellow indicator is intact