EP's Flashcards
What is the capacity on the A320 dual lane slide raft?
44, overload 55
What is the capacity of the A320 portable life raft?
25, overload 38
Do the single lane escape slides have a capacity?
No, they cannot be used as rafts. Floatation devices only once disconnected from the aircraft
What is the approximate duration of the emergency lighting?
12 minutes
What light appears on the ACP for a lavatory call?
Amber
What light appears on the ACP for a passenger call?
Blue
What light appears on the ACP for a crew call?
Pink
What are the indications of lavatory smoke?
3 single tone chimes repeated every 30 seconds
Flashing amber light on the ACP and toilet wall exterior
‘SMOKE LAV A, D, E or F’ on AIP
SMOKE LAV SMOKE on ECAM/CRC/Master Warning
What are the cabin indications of an emergency call?
3 two tone chimes
Flashing pink lights on the ACP
EMERGENCY CALL on all AIPs
What are the flight deck indications of an emergency call?
3 low buzzers
EMER button flashes with amber ‘CALL’ and white ‘ON’ text
ATT light flashes amber on ACP
Pre-flight check of the Crash Axe?
Present
Pre-flight check of the Heat Resistant Gloves?
Present
Left and right glove
Pre-flight check of the Halon?
Present
Secure in stowage bracket
Safety wire and seal intact
Arrow is in the green band on the pressure gauge
Pre-flight check of the PBE?
Present
Tamper seal intact
Pre-flight check of the Manual Release Tool?
Present
Pre-flight check of the Oxygen Bottle?
Present
Secure in stowage bracket
Pressure gauge reads a minimum of 1500psi
Mask attached to the HI flow outlet
Pre-flight check of the Laerdal Mask?
Present
Tamper seal intact
Pre-flight check of the First Aid Kit?
Present
Tamper seal intact
Pre-flight check of the Physicians Kit?
Present
Stowage is unlocked
Blue or yellow seal is intact
Expiry date has not been exceeded
Pre-flight check of the AED?
Present
Flashing green light visible through window on the case
What are the contents of the Restraint Kit?
New - 6 cuffs, 1 cutter, 1 instruction card
Old - 6 cuffs, 1 cutter, 1 pad of witness forms, 1 roll of tape
Pre-flight check of the Life Jackets?
Present
Bag sealed
What is a precaution of the Halon?
PBE should be worn
Oxygen masks must be used on 100% before discharge in the flight deck
Can lead to dizziness, impaired concentration and coordination difficulties
Do not allow any metal part of the extinguisher to make contact with live wires
Avoid getting close to fluid fires to reduce risk of scattering or splashing
What is a precaution of the PBE?
Do not damage the neck seal
Ensure long hair is positioned above the neck seal in the hood
Do not use water to cool down the canister
Do not remove in the immediate presence of fire or flame
What is a precaution of the Oxygen Bottle?
Avoid bumping or dropping the bottle
No ignition sources within 4 metres of oxygen equipment
Avoid contact between oxygen equipment and oils or grease
Secure the oxygen bottle when administering
What is a precaution of the Life Jacket?
Never partially inflate the jacket before pulling the red tags
Must not be inflated in the cabin
What is a precaution of the Megaphone?
Push the megaphone down the slide and collect it after reaching the bottom
Pre-flight check of the Megaphone?
Present
Audible click
What is the effective performance time at 30000ft?
1-2 minutes
What is the effective performance time at 35000ft?
0.5-1 minute
What are the cabin indications when the cabin altitude exceeds 10000ft?
No smoking and fasten seatbelt signs illuminate
Single tone chime when exit locator lights illuminate
Cabin lights illuminate to 100% bright
What are the cabin indications when the cabin altitude exceeds 14000ft?
Automatic deployment of oxygen masks from the PSUs Automated PA (4db louder)
What are the 4 action steps during an evacuation on water?
Fit life jackets
Open exits
Rafts ready
Initiate the evacuation
What are the FO duties during an evacuation?
Fit life jacket
Take torch and emergency equipment
Take passenger load data (W+B/PZR/TOLD card)
Take DG NOTOC (land only)
Proceed to the cabin
Assist with passenger evacuation (ditching only)
Evacuate by nearest available exit
Supervise welfare until rescue arrives
Report to Fire commander or Senior Police Officer in charge
What are the 4 priorities for post accident survival?
Protection
Location
Fresh water
Food