EP's Flashcards
The a320 is equipped with what type of fire extinguishers?
1.0kg Halon
Duration 7-9 sec
Range 3m
Where are the portable fire extinguishers located?
- 1 x Flight Deck
- 2 x FWD Left Locker 1ABC
- 1 x MID Right Locker 11DEF
- 1 x REAR GALLEY LHS
- 1(2 YUD) x REAR GALLEY RHS
Halon Fire extinguishers may be used on what types of fires?
All classes of fire
The contents of Halon fire extinguishers are…….
Likely to cause
breathing difficulties, and/or
Skin damage if discharged and inhaled.
A PBE should be used when fighting fires.
What are the precautions to be followed when using a Halon Fire extinguisher?
- High concentrations of the extinguishing agent can result in dizziness, impaired concentration and coordination.
- Avoid inhaling the extinguishing agent and
- Use a PBE where possible
- Avoid getting too close to flammable liquid fires to reduce risk of scattering.
- Do not allow any part of the fire extinguisher to make contact with electrical wires
What is the pre-flight serviceability check of the 1.0kg Halon fire extinguisher in the cockpit?
Secure in brackets
Ensure wire seal is in place
Check pressure guage in green
What is the pre-flight serviceability check of the 1.0kg Halon fire extinguisher in the cockpit?
Secure in brackets
Ensure wire seal is in place
Check pressure guage in green
What are the precautions to be followed when using a crash axe?
Never use blade to cut through panels inflight as circuitry and hydraulic lines could be severed.
Prising with the spike end must be done gently and cautiously.
Excluding the engines, fixed fire extinguishers in the airbus A320 include?
Cargo compartment fire extinguishers, and
Toilet waste bin extinguishers
When fighting a lithium battery fire, your initial actions should include:
- Remove external power from device
- Conduct basic fire drill
- Don PBE
- Fight fire with Halon
- Douse device with water or nonflammable liquid
- Monitor for reignition
DO NOT MOVE DEVICE (unless in flight deck)
As altitude increases, the amount of oxygen available for respiration decreases.
What effect does this have on your respiration?
Respiration rate (and heart rate) INCREASES as your body attempts to compensate for lack of oxygen in the air.
What is Hypoxia?
A lack of useable oxygen available to the body’s cells
Time of useful conciousness can be described as….?
The time from the exposure to an oxygen poor environment until deterioration of an individuals effective performance
Without supplemental oxygen, the time of useful conciousness at flight level 400 is….?
18 secs
Without supplemental oxygen, the time of useful conciousness at flight level 350 is….?
30sec
Without supplemental oxygen, the time of useful conciousness at flight level 300 is….?
45sec
Without supplemental oxygen, the time of useful conciousness at flight level 280 is….?
1min
Without supplemental oxygen, the time of useful conciousness at flight level 250 is….?
2min
Without supplemental oxygen, the time of useful conciousness at flight level 220 is….?
5min
As the altitude the human body is exposed to increases, gasses in the body will?
Expand, create bubbles and be hazardous to your health
Gas expansion that leads to nitrogen bubble formation in the body is known as what?
Cassion disease or decompression sickness
Symptoms of nitrogen bubble formation in the body include?
Joint pain
Itchy skin
Headaches
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Paralysis
Death
Physiological effects of SEVERE oxygen deprivation include?
Blue tinge to lips and fingers
Loss of consciousness
Death
Physiological effects of MILD oxygen deprivation include?
Fatigue
Listlessness and vague distress
Lack of concentration
During a flight a Flight Crew member starts feeling unwell. They then collapse over the controls and are showing no signs of regaining consciousness.
What are your immediate actions?
Ensure safe flight condition by:
Taking Over control
Check position of essential controls and switches, and
Check Autopilot engaged
Advise ATC of any holding time required / Request ambulance -PAN if crew less than minimum
Request assistance from SCCM
Prepare for approach and landing -normal checklists and procedures
What are the precautions associated with the use of portable oxygen?
Do not drop or bump bottle
Ensure mask tubing is not over extended
Do not allow bottle to go under 100psi
Never use oxygen near open fire
Never use oxygen when grease/oil present
Where are the portable oxygen cylinders located?
2 (zone3) 2(zone5) 3(zone7)
* 2 x 310litre Scott, FWD left locker 1ABC
(4 x Therapeutic oxygen masks)
- 2 x 310litre Scott, MID right locker 11DEF
(4 x Therapeutic oxygen masks) - 3 x 310litre Scott, AFT right locker 27DEF
(6 x Therapeutic oxygen masks)
Where are the EROS oxygen system masks located?
3 masks (4 YUD) located in flight deck.
1 (2 YUD) in side panel beside Captain,
2 in side panel beside FO
What is the duration of the 310litre scott portable oxygen cylinder?
60min HI
120min LO
Where are the PSU’s located?
Above each passenger seat row
At each Cabin Crew station,
In the toilet compartments
When does passenger oxygen automatically drop from the PSU’s?
When the cabin altiude exceeds 14000ft
How long will passenger oxygen from the PSU last?
Duration of oxygen flow from the chemical generator is approaximately 12mins
Where are the PBE’s located?
Same place as Fire extinguishers
1 2 1 1/1(2 YUD)
- 1 x Flight Deck
- 2 x FWD Left Locker 1ABC
- 1 x MID Right Locker 11DEF
- 1 x REAR GALLEY LHS
- 1(2 YUD) x REAR GALLEY RHS
The PBE will last for a minimum of……?
15mins
After completing an emergency descent and reaching 10000ft, the necessary PA to the cabin is completed. What will this trigger the Cabin Crew to do?
Assess situation and initiate drill if safe to do so.
USE a portable oxygen cylinder (if nec)
CHECK condition of flight crew and pax -enter flight deck
ASSESS state of cabin
REPORT to PIC
ADMINISTER first aid
Priorities of survival?
- Protection
- Location
- Water
- Food
What are the guidelines for rationing water?
No water issued in first 24hrs (except sivck and injured)
Every person requires 500ml minimum per day to prevent dehydration
Issue water in 3 parts -sunrise, midday, sunset
Take drinking water slowly, hold water in mouth and swill before swallowing
What are the guidelines for rationing food?
It is possible to survive without food for at least 30 days!
No food for first 24hrs (except sick and injured)
Daily ration for first 3 days -125g/day
Food should be issued once or twice a day
Immediate actions for survival in jungle?
Move to nearby clearing to assist SAR if wreckae is hidden and survivor has specific knowledge of the environment
Activate ELT
Where are life jackets located on the A320?
Flight crew life jackets located on the back of their seats.
Observers are under their seats
Cabin Crew life jackets are under their seats.
Pax are under their seats
How many and Where are the infant and spare adult life jackets located?
Row 1 LHS overhead locker:
7 spare adult, 5 infant
Row 11/12 RHS overhead locker:
7 spare adult life jackets
Last row RHS overhead locker
7 spare adult, 5 infant
Where are the survival kits located?
- 2 X FWD RIGHT LOCKER (1DEF)
- 2 X AFT RIGHT LOCKER (27/28DEF)
In order to minimise the effects of heat loss and hypothermia, a lone survivor in the water wearing a life jacket should adopt what position?
HELP
Heat Escape Lessening Position
-hold inner sides of arms tight to side of chest
-raise thighs to close off groin area
-keep head above water
Group huddle in sea survival improves chances of survival because…?
water is calmer inside the ring
lessening adverse effetcs of waves and heat loss on one side of body
Provides larger target for SAR crew
Where are the life rafts fitted on the A320?
They are fitted as sliderafts to each door exit
Where are the ELT’s fitted?
1 fixed ELT
fitted above rear Cabin Crew station
fixed in ceiling area
2 portable ELT’s
1 fwd of locker 1DEF (RHS)
1 aft locker 27 DEF (RHS)
What is the duration of the portable ELT’s?
48hrs
on all three frequencies
121.5 243 and 406
What is the duration of the fixed ELT?
406 -24hrs
121.5 and 243 -72hrs
Where is the plastic restraint equipment located?
Under CCM1 and 2
FWD Cabin Crew station -CCM1
AFT Cabin Crew station -CCM2
Where does CCM2 sit?
The swivel seat
What is the definition of a Non-Ambulatory passenger?
a person who cannot board, leave or move around the aircraft unassisted
How many people should assist:
a) an ambulatory pax with disabilities
b) a non-ambulatory person
while evacuating?
a) 1 person to assist if required
b) minimum of 2 people to assist is preferable
Once a person has been restrained while airborne, they should be moved……?
To a minimum risk location
Last row of seats as far aft as possible
Not in exit row or next to Cabin Crew seat
In order, the stages of hijacking are….?
- Intimidation
- Custodial
- Resolution
During the second stage of hijacking, what are the general guidance for aircrew?
Try to retain passive control
Be cautious about what you hear from others
Be guided by what you see and actions from others
Do not volunteer information
Avoid political, moral or ethical discussions
During the second stage of hijacking, what are the general guidance for FLIGHT crew?
Land as soon as practicable, suggest airport, weather, servicing or other reasons
Stall for time after landing. If possible call for defect rectification
Where are the first aid kits located?
3 kits
* 1 x FWD Left Locker (1ABC)
* 1 x MID Right Locker (11DEF)
* 1 x AFT Right Locker (27DEF)
Where are the megaphones located?
- 1 x FWD Right locker 1DEF
- 1 x AFT Right locker 27DEF
The PIC has Prime Responsibility for initiating an evacuation.
If and when can Cabin Crew initiate an evacuation?
if it is obvious that evacuation is imperative
AND CONTACT WITH FLIGHT DECK NOT POSSIBLE
eg.
-Aircraft broken up
-Obvious self-sustaining fire
-Ditching
Aircraft Emergency lights last for how long?
Minimum 10mins
In the flight deck, prior to flight, what mode must the fixed ELT be selected to?
Armed
The command “This is the Captain Brace Brace” should be given when?
At 500ft / 45sec to impact
The A320 is equipped with a fixed ELT. Where are the controls for this and where is it fitted?
The controls are in the Flight Deck and
fitted in the tail of the aircraft (above rear Cabin Crew stations fixed in the ceiling area)
During the intervention by authorities in a hijacking, Crew should take what action?
Keep heads down or get onto floor and do exactly as instructed.
Rescue team will treat everyone as suspects until authorities can positively establish true identities.
