EP's Flashcards
What is the min requirement for Flight Crew Oxygen?
15 mins for each pilot
For the Evacuation during a Land Emergency, the PA to the cabin would be:
Attention Evacuate, Evacuate
For an emergency landing, 60 seconds prior to touchdown, the Pilot Monitoring is to make the PA stating:
Attention - Brace! Brace! Brace!
Attention - Brace! Brace! Brace! over the PA is one way to alert the cabin to an impending emergency landing, what is the other:
Flash the Seat belt sign on and off.
The Second level of threat on the Counter Threat Response Model is?
Level 2 - Physical Assault
The Fourth level of threat on the Counter Threat Response Model is?
Attack on Flight Deck
In the HOT Principle, HOT is an acronym for:
H idden
O bviously suspicious
not T ypical of the area
The decision to declare a state of emergency rests solely with the:
Captain
The SILENT REVIEW - OLDABC stands for?
O peration of exits L ocation of equipment D rill - emergency A ble bodied and disabled PAX B race position C ommands
If after an abnormal event, the flight crew expect a normal landing, full emergency preparation cabin is:
Not required
In an emergency, why would FA2 stow equipment and station at the front of the aircraft?
to receive a face to face NITS briefing from FA1
Under what circumstances would a NITS briefing be required?
when the flight crew determine that a full emergency cabin preparation is required
How long would it take to fully prepare an aircraft and passengers for an emergency landing?
5 -10 mins
In the event of an Land Evacuation, the Captain is responsible for taking?
Torch
First Aid Kit
Megaphone
In the event of an Land Evacuation, the First Officer is responsible for taking?
Torch
BCF
In the event of an Land Evacuation, FA 1 is responsible for taking?
Torch
First Aid Kit
Megaphone
In the event of an Land Evacuation, FA 2 is responsible for taking?
Torch
BCF
In the event of an Ditching, FA 2 is responsible for taking?
Torch
Lifejacket
The term NITS is an acronym that means:
N ature of Emergency
I ntentions
T ime remaining
S pecific Instructions/Factors that may affect evacuation
In a Ditching, the evacuation is ordered by the:
Most Senior Aircrew Member
Inflation of lifejackets must be delayed until:
after exiting the cabin
To prevent duplication of area checks the cabin crew will call:
1-9 Clear, 4-12 Clear
In a decompression, one of the actions by the cabin crew is to - Sit down and fasten seat belts or:
wedge themselves between passengers or seat rows.
The first member to see the fire becomes:
the fire fighter
In the case of a fire where a single cabin crew member is operating in the cabin and notices a fire, they should simultaneously fight the fire and:
contact the Captain
In the Counter Threat Response Model, a level 2 threat is Physical Assault, what actions should be taken by the crew?
Use necessary force to manage the threat.
In the Counter Threat Response Model, an Attack on the Flight Deck is a Level:
Four (4) threat
In the Counter Threat Response Model, an Attack on the Flight Deck requires what actions from the cabin crew?
Maintain control at all cost.
In the Counter Threat Response Model, a Level 3 threat is “Life Threatening”, one of the actions to be taken by the crew is “Hostage survival techniques - delay tactics”, what is another?
Use necessary force to repel and subdue the threat, or
Evasion and Escape.
During a “Level 3” Threat situation, the flight must remain in Lockdown until:
the Aircraft is on the ground
In the event of a attempted Hijack, the flight crew must report the emergency to ATC using the word “trip” and Squawk:
Squawk 7500
The LRBL (Least Risk Bomb Location) in the Q400 is?
Against the Right Hand service door (2R)
The LRBL (Least Risk Bomb Location) in the 200/300 series Dash 8 is?
The baggage compartment, left hand side against the cargo door.
The predicted survival time for a lightly clothed adult in 10 deg water, with NO LIFEJACKET, treading water is
2 Hours
The predicted survival time for a lightly clothed adult in 10 deg water, wearing a lifejacket and swimming is?
2 Hours
The predicted survival time for a lightly clothed adult in 10 deg water, wearing a Lifejacket and using the H.E.L.P. method is?
4 Hours
The H.E.L.P. method stand for?
H eat
E scape
L essening
P osture
The Passenger Post Incident Debrief, should take place when?
As soon as possible after the event
The Physiological Zone extends from:
Sea Level to 10,000 ft
The Physiological Deficient Zone extends from:
10,000 to 50,000 ft
Hypoxia can be summarised as:
Lack of Oxygen to the Body
The “time of useful consciousness”, is the time it takes for a person to become incapacitated be the effects of hypoxia and it reduces as the altitude increases. At 18,000 feet, the time of useful consciousness is?
10 - 30 minutes
The “time of useful consciousness”, is the time it takes for a person to become incapacitated be the effects of hypoxia and it reduces as the altitude increases. At 25,000 feet, the time of useful consciousness is?
2-3 min
One of the symptoms of Mild Hypoxia is Listlessness and _______ ________?
vague distress
If you felt your “Heart Racing”, you my be suffering from what level of Hypoxia?
Moderate
If you where to find a passenger showing the symptoms of Hypoxia, what would you do?
Administer Oxygen
A loss of consciousness can be the result of what level of Hypoxia?
Severe
You notice a crew members lips and eyelids are a blue colour, this person could be suffering from what level of Hypoxia?
Moderate
Hyperventilation is defined as a lack of what, in the bloodstream?
Carbon Dioxide (Co2)
Hyperventilation is a symptom of?
A lack of Carbon Dioxide (Co2) in the bloodstream
A passenger seems a bit agitated and is suffering from heart palpitations with normal of pink skin colour, what is the possible cause?
Hyperventilation
A passenger complains of a dull ache in his knees shortly into a flight. He indicated that he had been diving that morning. This passenger may be suffering from:
The Bends
You determine that a passenger may be suffering from the Bends, what should you do?
Administer 100% oxygen
A BCF fire extinguisher is also known as?
Halon 1211
When using a BCF, the acronym PASS stands for?
P in (or Push up catch) A im (at the base of the fire) S queeze (trigger) S weep (motion)
The two precautions when using a BCF extinguisher are?
- Use a PBE (can cause an adverse breathing reaction)
2. Avoid touching on exposed wires
The basic fire drill is?
F irst to see the fire, fights the fire
C ommunicator, second person
B ack-up third person (ABP)
The serviceability for the Puritan Bennett PBE is?
Foil pack vacuum seal in tact.
The PBE will supply an initial surge of oxygen for approximately:
20 seconds
The PBE will supply oxygen for an minimum duration of:
15 minutes
The capacity of the crew fixed oxygen bottle is:
1100 lts
The crew fixed oxygen system must supply at least _____ min of protective breathing oxygen for each pilot.
15 minutes
An infant lifejacket must be inflated?
upon exiting the aircraft
A flight attendant calls the flight deck and reports, “Captain I must come to the flight deck immediately”. The first action of the flight crew is?
Check that the flight deck door is locked
When communicating with the passengers regarding an abnormal event, the acronym “SPETT” can be used as a guide. What does this stand for?
Identify the SPEAKER The nature of the PROBLEM The EFFECT on the flight The TYPE of landing expected The estimate TIME to landing
A precaution to take with the oxygen bottles is not _______ or _______ the bottle
Bump or Drop
Interruption of the critical phase”, is only available to the cabin crew to report ____ ____ in the cabin.
Visible flame
Sterile flight deck can be interrupted to report a Medical emergency.
TRUE/FALSE
True
Sterile flight deck can be interrupted to report a A lack of galley catering.
TRUE/FALSE
FALSE
How long will an ELT continue to function after activation?
48 hrs
The “time of useful consciousness”, is the time it takes for a person to become incapacitated be the effects of hypoxia and it reduces as the altitude increases. At 20,000 feet, the time of useful consciousness is?
5 - 12 mins
Following a land emergency, if the cabin crew have not received communication from the flight crew within _____ to _____’ they should attempt contact.
45 to 60 seconds
Is it mandatory for first aid oxygen to be carried on the Dash 8 Q400?
No
The secondary means of contacting the cabin from the flight deck is to?
Make a PA “Would the Cabin Crew report to the Flight Deck immediately”
The “sterile flight deck” period on take off is?
From closure of the flight deck door, until the PA after transition
The sterile flight on the Landing phase is?
From acknowledgement of the cabin PA to the opening of the main airstair door after landing
The “time of useful consciousness”, is the time it takes for a person to become incapacitated be the effects of hypoxia and it reduces as the altitude increases. At 30,000 feet, the time of useful consciousness is?
30 sec - 45 sec
The Emergency Lighting will supply at least _______ mins of light.
20
The minimum period of oxygen supply from a PURITAN BENNET PBE is?
15 min
The minimum period of oxygen supply from a DRAGER PBE is?
20 min
Flight Crew are required to USE supplemental oxygen at all times the cabin altitude is above?
10,000 ft
When an aircraft is to be operated above 10,000 ft pressurised or unpressurised, for a period in excess of 30 mins, then _____ mins of oxygen need to be provided for ____ % of the passengers on board.
30 min - 10%
When an aircraft climbs, what is the effect of the pressure on the occupants?
Pressure reduces, causing trapped gases to expand
How is an ELT activated?
- Impact force of 5g
- A switch on the Flight Deck overhead Panel
- A switch on the ELT unit located in the tail
Emergency lighting can be switched on using a switch located on the Flight Deck overhead panel. Where else can it be switched on?
a guarded switch on the FA 1 communications panel adjacent to FA 1 seat
One of the precautions to take when using a BCF fire extinguisher is avoiding contact with electrical components, what are the others?
- Don Oxygen Masks (100%) before discharging on the Flightdeck
- Wear a PBE
When using a BCF extinguisher, the duration of flow will be at least ____ ?
10 sec
The recommended distance from a fire when using a BCF is?
1.5 - 2 mt
The acronym PASS when associated with using a BCF stands for?
P ull the pin (P ush up the latch)
A im at the base of the fire
S queeze the trigger
S weep from side to side
Which doors must not be opened in the ditching?
2L and 2R (the rear doors)
Who give the evacuation order in a ground emergency?
The Captain (unless determined to be incapacitated by the FA)
What actions should be taken if a burning smell in noticed in the galley area?
- Turn off all three urns
- Pull all Circuit Breakers (CBs)
- Notify the Captain
What actions should the Flight Crew take in the event of a Hijacking?
a - The FO goes to the Cabin to assist the FAs while the Captain flies the aircraft
b - Immediately go into Lockdown
c - The Captain goes to the Cabin to assist the FAs while the FO flies the aircraft
b - Immediately go into Lockdown
In the event of a Ditching, FA1 is responsible for taking?
Megaphone
First Aid Kit & Remote Area Emerg Equip
Lifejacket
Torch
In the event of a Ditching, the Captain is responsible for taking?
Megaphone
First Aid Kit & Remote Area Emerg Equip
Lifejacket
Torch
In the event of a Ditching, FA2 is responsible for taking?
Lifejacket
Torch
In the event of a Ditching, the FO is the first out and must ensure he takes ______ and _____ with him/her.
Lifejacket and Torch
During a Ditching, FA1 must take items with them when they Evacuate. These items include, the Megaphone, Lifejacket and what else?
Torch
First Aid & Remote Area Emerg Equip
What conditions require the carrage of the Megaphone?
Capacity of greater than 60 passengers
The serviceability for the Essex PBE is?
- Tamper Prevention Integrity Seal in tact
2. Humidity Indicator is Blue in colour
During the serviceability check of the Essex PBE, you notice the humidity indicator is Pink in colour, what action would you take?
Notify the Flight Crew
It takes 8-10 minutes to fully inflate the Essex PBE after activation, what is the minimum usable duration of the PBE?
15 min
Critical Phase on landing is from Gear extension until?
Turning off the runway after landing
The Restraint Pack is regarded as serviceable when?
Sealed and Present
Following a NITS briefing, FA1 will repeat all instructions back to the Flight Crew, _________ ________ and then proceed to the cabin to brief FA2 (if required).
synchronise watches
When turbulence is anticipated be the Flight Crew, the Fasten Belts sign must be illuminated at least _______ min/s prior to anticipated turbulence.
One (1) min
Maximum restraint equipment to be used for Landing is?
Flexi-cuff applied to wrists and a passenger lap belt.
What actions are taken by the FAs when the Captain declares and Emergency?
ACKNOWLEDGE the call via the inter phone and follow the directions given by the Flight Crew
A simplified description of Hypoxia is?
A lack of Oxygen in the blood.
Immediatly following a decompression, the Flight Crew may?
Commence a steep descent
The “Time of useful Consciousness” is defined as?
The time it takes for a person to become incapacitated by the effects of hypoxia.
If the Cabin crew where to hear the following PA - “All passengers and crew be seated and fasten seat belts IMMEDIATLY!”, what actions would they take?
Immediately place the brakes on on the carts, sit in the nearest seat or wedge themselves in the aisle.
To open the Flight Deck escape hatch, you?
Turn the Handle from the closed position to Vent, then pull the hatch down at the front.
A Flex-cuff should be applied to the wrists ________________?
Behind the back
During a NITS briefing, the time remaining refers to?
Time until landing
If the Flight Crew require the FAs and passengers to be seated due to anticipated turbulence, what PA would be given?
“All passengers and crew be seated and fasten seat belts”
In the event of Sudden / Severe turbulence, the Flight Crew would make the following PA:
“All passengers and crew be seated and fasten seat belts IMMEDIATLY!”
How would an APB assist a quadriplegic passenger in an Evacuation?
Reach under the armpits, then grip around the lower chest to prevent shoulder dislocation - a second ABP could lift the legs and feet.
Maximum restraint equipment to be used for Landing is?
Flexi-cuff applied to wrists and a passenger lap belt.
What actions are taken by the FAs when the Captain declares and Emergency?
ACKNOWLEDGE the call via the inter phone and follow the directions given by the Flight Crew
If the Captain needs to declare and emergency, they can use the Emergency Call Button, make a PA stating “would the FA come to the Flight Deck immediately, or?
Press the Hi/Lo chime 3 times.
On an ESSEX PBE, after activation, a loud Hissing sound from the oxygen flow can be heard. Although this only lasts for 8-10 mins, there is enough oxygen in the hood to protect the wearer for a minimum of?
15 mins of usage
A way to remember one of the serviceability requirements of the ESSEX PBE, is the acronym TPIS, which stands for?
Tamper Prevention Integrity Seal (intact)
The “Time of useful Consciousness” is defined as?
The time it takes for a person to become incapacitated by the effects of hypoxia.
The Critical Phase commences at the application of power for take-off, until?
Gear retraction
During an Emergency Evacuation, a passenger freezes and blocks the exit. What actions should you take?
Kick at the back of the knees and push them out the door.
Critical Phase on landing is from Gear extension until?
Turning off the runway after landing
Critical phase can only be interrupted when?
Visible flam is sighted
If the Flight Crew require the FAs and passengers to be seated due to anticipated turbulence, what PA would be given?
“All passengers and crew be seated and fasten seat belts”
After the ALERT PA, “All passengers remain seated and await further instructions” has been made, you could expect the another PA stating one of three scenarios - “Alert Cancel” is one, what are the other two?
Precautionary Disembarkation, or
Evacuation
Oxygen Precautions:
Bump Naked Grease (and do not) Lube Empty
Means?
Bump - Don’t bump or drop the Bottle
Naked - Keep away from Naked flame and No Smoking
Grease - Remove any grease or oil from face and lips
Lube - Do Not lubricant fittings
Empty - Avoid running the bottle to empty
To remember the precautions for the ESSEX PBE use: J etstar & Q antas H ave C lear R ules
Which stands for?
J - Jewellery and sharp objects - remove
Q - quickly don the hood to prevent oxygen loss
H - Hair - and collar keep clear of the neck seal
C - Collapsed hood remove immediately and use another
R - Remove in area away from sparks and flame
A simplified description of Hypoxia is?
A lack of Oxygen in the blood.
Following a NITS briefing, FA1 will repeat all instructions back to the Flight Crew, _________ ________ and then proceed to the cabin to brief FA2 (if required).
synchronise watches
To open the Flight Deck escape hatch, you?
Turn the Handle from the closed position to Vent, then pull the hatch down at the front.
Maximum restraint equipment to be used for Landing is?
Flexi-cuff applied to wrists and a passenger lap belt.
After the ALERT PA, “All passengers remain seated and await further instructions” has been made, you could expect the another PA stating one of three scenarios - “Alert Cancel” is one, what are the other two?
Precautionary Disembarkation, or
Evacuation
To check the serviceability of the AED defibrillator, the unit should be in its stowage and secure. What is another item that must be checked?
A green tick is present.
During the Pre-flight cabin check, you notice a RED CROSS on the AED defibrillator, what action should you take?
Advise the Captain
A passenger is suspected to be in Cardiac Arrest. As you retrieve the AED Defibrillator, you notice a RED CROSS, signaling the battery “end of life”. What actions do you take?
Attempt to use the unit anyway, as typically the battery will have enough energy to deliver 9 shocks – and
should still be used.
One of the serviceability check for the AED Defibrillator is to check for the GREEN TICK, what is the other?
Ensure the AED is in its stowage and is secure
The - Precautions when using the AED Defibrillator, is to:
1 . Ensure that no one is in contact with the patient prior to pressing the SHOCK button.
- Do not use within _____ mt of a Mobile phone that is in use.
There are two more?
1 mt
- Do not defibrillate if the patient, crew and/or
bystanders are in a pool of water. - Remove oxygen mask from patients face.
When using an AED Defibrillator, the acronym COACHD can be used to remind the rescuer of what they must apply the – saying out loud to all
involved in rescue attempt
C – compressions stop O – oxygen away A – AED analysing C – AED charging H – all hands-off patient D – defibrillate – press flashing shock button to deliver a shock
As altitude increases atmospheric gasses _____?
expand
What is the N in NITS brief?
NATURE of the problem
Following a rejected take-off, what actions are taken by the cabin crew?
remain seated and await instructions from the Flight Crew.
In a Hijacking situation on the ground - Squawk Code 7500 and pull Circuit Breakers. What other actions should be considered by the Flight Crew?
Consider evacuating flight deck via escape hatch.
In flight, the tech crew suspect and Hijacking is taking place. One action is to Squawk 7500, what are the other two?
Lock/Bolt the flight deck door (lockdown), and
Land ASAP
A hint to the serviceability of the BCF is the acronym SIPA, which stands for?
S ecure in bracket
I ndicator in green
P in intact
A nti-Tamper seal intact
