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When using a BCF, which part of the fire should the BCF be aimed at?

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At the base of the fire

Reference AEPM Emergency equipment 2.5.6

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When using an oxygen bottle for therapeutic purposes in the cabin, how far away from ignition sources should they be?

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no ignition sources within 4 meters

Reference AEPM Emergency equipment 2.10.9

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How do you operate the cutters in the (new) restraint pack?

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to extend the cutters for use , pull the looped end down. the cutter arms then operate in scissor like action

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If a passenger has been restrained inflight, can their cuffs be removed once they have calmed down or if the passenger requests a break?

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No the restraints must be on for the duration of the flightt until handover to the authorities
Reference AEPM Emergency equipment 2.19.11

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Should the megaphone strap be placed around the body or over the shoulder when going down a slide?

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no push the megaphone down the slide and collect it after reaching the bottom. the strap should be used only for carrying the megaphone once clear of the slide
Reference AEPM Emergency equipment 2.30.5

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Where is the head placed in the Brace position, in an aft facing jumpseat?

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head pushed into headrest

Reference AEPM General Evacuation 3.3.3

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In an Evacuation, if a primary crew member was incapacitated what would an Assist Cabin Crew do?

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Assume the role of incapacitated primary

Reference AEPM Land Emergencies 4.3.1.3

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in a ditching, when does the Assist Cabin Crew board the raft?

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when passenger flow established - board slide raft /raft

Reference AEPM Ditching Emergencies 5.3.8

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In a ditching, in addition to the beacon, what else could be salvaged which could be useful in a survival situation?

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First aid kits, medical equipment, water and soft drinks, blankets pillows and other items to help maintain body temperature.
Reference AEPM Ditching Emergencies 5.3.6

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What colour do the dots on the temperature sensitive indicator placard change to when exposed to high temperatures?

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Black

Reference AEPM Emergency equipment 2.7.4

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When recovering unconscious survivors from the water following a ditching, does a crew member enter the water?

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No delegate passengers to enter the water to rescue unconscious survivors. all crew must remain in the raft

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Apart from providing protection from climate elements, what other advantages are associated with erecting the canopy on the raft?

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Provides protection from the elements. it improves visibility of the raft for search craft. it enables fresh water collection. keeps the interior of the raft dry and avoids exposure
Reference AEPM Post accident/Incident 8.3.1.1

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In a ditching in the raft when is the sea anchor deployed?

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As soon as possible after clear of the wreckage

Reference AEPM Post accident/Incident 8.3.1.1

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In a ditching what information is given by the senior crew member when they Establish Command of the raft?

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State name and category .inform of the requirements for strict discipline. other crew members assist in raft management.
Reference AEPM Post accident/Incident 8.3.1.1

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On the Essex PBE, what colour will display on the humidity indicator to confirm the PBE is serviceable?

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Blue

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If a B/E Aerospace PBE is removed from its stowage during flight and the vacuum seal is broken but it is not used, what should you do with it?

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It must be placed in the toilet waste paper bin. the bin must be emptied of all refuse including bin liner. the toilet must be locked out for the duration of the flight
Reference AEPM Emergency Equipment 2.6.9

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In a ditching in a raft, who will use the distress flares and when?

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Crew only use the flares. only used when search craft are in the area
Reference AEPM Post accident/Incident 8.3.1.1

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In raft management duties when considering water distribution, for how long will healthy adults and children not require water?

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24 hours

Reference AEPM Post accident/Incident 8.3.1.1

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if the PA is unserviceable and you see a flashing seatbelt sign near touchdown, what does it mean?

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When the PA is unserviceable, 30 sec prior to touch down flight crew will order BRACE by flashing the seatbelt sign
Reference AEPM Inflight Emergencies 4.5.1

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Following a ditching, when a person is in the water does the consumption of alcohol before entering the water have effects to increase or decrease survival time?

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Decreased survival time because of increased cooling rate

Reference AEPM Survival and Rescue 9.2.1.2

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If pilot incapacitation is suspected, who will crew contact before proceeding to the flight deck?

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CSM

Reference AEPM Inflight Emergencies 6.5.2

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If cabin fumes are suspected in the cabin, what call is made to communicate this?

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An all stations Emergency call

Reference AEPM Inflight Emergencies 6.3.1

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To operate the megaphone, for best results and unvarying sound reproduction what Is recommended?

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Lips should be placed in contact with microphone housing.

Reference AEPM Emergency equipment 2.31.6

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If there is an oven fire what are the initial actions of the crew?

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SKI Switch of electrical power supply. keep door closed . Implement basic Fire drill
Reference AEPM Flight Emergencies 6.2.9.2

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If a toilet smoke detector is activated and the closed lavatory door is cool what does the Fire Fighter do next?

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Enter toilet and investigate/ fight fire

Reference AEPM Flight Emergencies 6.2.9.1

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in a depressurisation, what are some of the Cabin crew Follow up duties (as per the Depressurisation Checklist)?

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Follow up duties , check for pax injuries and damage to aircraft . report to CSM
Reference AEPM Inflight Emergencies 6.4.5

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What is the first action of a 1st crew member Fire fighter in a fire drill?

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Fight the fire .obtain nearest exitguishing agent. this could be a BCF or a container of non alcoholic liquid
Reference AEPM Inflight Emergencies 6.2.4

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What are the terms used to describe when the nitrogen in the blood is forced out of solution by decreased atmospheric pressure?

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Decompression sicknesss The Bends

Reference AEPM Inflight Emergencies 6.4.12

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Gas expansion can occur where in the human body and cause problems during variations in cabin altitude?

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Ears sinuses abdomen/ intestines and teeth

Reference AEPM Inflight Emergencies 6.4.11

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If seated in a forward facing jumpseat, in the Brace position how is the chin positioned?

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Chin is pushed into chest

Reference AEPM Evacuation General 3.2.1

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What are some of the visual indications of hypoxia?

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blueness around fingertips and lips , laboured breathing.

Reference AEPM Inflight Emergencies 6.4.10.2

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The 2nd Crew Member Communicator makes an ALL STATIONS Emergency Call from the nearest interphone to the affected area. What are their next actions?

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Confirm that the flight crew have responded to the call . give clear and concise description of the incident
Reference AEPM Inflight Emergencies 6.2.5

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During an oven fire if the actions of SKI have been done and heat/flames persist what are the next actions?

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open the oven door 2-5 cm . spray BCF into oven. close door . leave 30 sec then recheck to ensure fire is out.
Reference AEPM Inflight Emergencies 6.2.9.2

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What are some of the visual indications of a depressurisation in the cabin?

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Sudden boiling of liquids in hot beverage containers and water boilers . mist forming in the cabin. disturbance of dust and loose papers
Reference AEPM Inflight Emergencies 6.4.2

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During a Ditching Evacuation Preparation, what are some of the Cabin Crew actions following the CSM PA (as per the Impact Drill card)?

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Secure galleys and stow loose equipment, check doors are armed unload otherwise directed by captain, review briefing cards with pax as necessary- report to csm when your area is secure.
Reference AEPM Ditching Emergencies 5.5.1

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During a Ditching Evacuation Preparation, what would you do if the PA was unserviceable?

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If the PA is unserviceable in more then one zone some cabins of the aircraft will require cabin crew to conduct individual briefings or concurrent briefings to small groups of passengers. use the ditch impact drill sheet to conduct the briefs
Reference AEPM Ditching Emergencies 5.5.2

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What would you do if the aircraft has stopped in the water and no PA is received from the Flight Crew?

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Cabin crew should initiate ditching impact drills as soon as the air craft has stopped in water
Reference AEPM Ditching Emergencies 5.2.1

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During a Rejected Takeoff, should Cabin crew shout the Brace command?

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To avoid causing unnecessary alarm to passengers and panic in the cabin the Brace command should only be initiated by the cabin crew if they perceive their own safety and that of the other passengers could be compromised e.g.. external fire or the aircraft leaving the runway
Reference AEPM 4.10.1

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In a Precautionary Disembarkation, where is the Captain until the disembarkation is complete?

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Captain remains on the flight deck until the disembarkation is complete
Reference AEPM Land Emergencies 4.9.2

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During the Alert Phase, if you need to call the Captain how many attempts should be made?

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Only one communication attempt should be made. should cabin crew be unsuccessful in flight deck communication the cam must be advised of the situation. the csm should initiate ongoing communication with the flight deck
Reference AEPM Land Emergencies 4.7.4

41
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What are the 4 scenarios that can occur after an Alert phase?

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Cancellation of the alert phase. precautionary disembarkation with steps . precautionary disembarkation with slides. Evacuation
Reference AEPM Land Emergencies 4.7.5

42
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What is the wording of the Alert PA?

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Attention all passengers remain seated and await further instructions
Reference AEPM Land Emergencies 4.7.2

43
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If Cabin Crew consider their safety and that of the passengers is in direct danger, and an evacuation may be necessary what must cabin crew do next?

A

Cabin crew must attempt to contact the flight deck before initiating an evacuation
Reference AEPM Land Emergencies 4.2.1

44
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What commands would you use at a nominated door in a Precautionary Disembarkation with Slides?

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Remain seated. high heels off .seat belts off. come this way. sit and slide
Reference CSO 21/15

45
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During a Precautionary Disembarkation with Steps, if your door is nominated what must you do to the door according to the Cpt. PA?

A

Disarm the door ,await ground staff to open the nominated door externally
AEPM Land Emergencies 4.8.1

46
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Following an Evacuation, during assist on ground duties where should crew direct passengers?

A

Direct pax upwind of aircraft

Reference AEPM Land Emergencies 4.3.1.3

47
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How many flexicuffs are there in the restraint pack?

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6 flexicuffs

Reference AEPM Emergency equipment 2.19.5

48
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Name 3 types of signalling equipment found in the survival pack?

A

Heliograph Skyblazer flares
Sea Marker Dye

Reference AEPM Emergency equipment 2.22.3

49
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How do you operate a beacon in a ditching?

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Rescu 406S
1. Attach the retaining cord to the side of the raft. 2. Throw/put the beacon into the water/liquid.
Rescu 406SE
1. Attach the retaining cord to the side of the raft.
2. Ensure the ELT Dial (located at the base of the beacon) is in the ‘ARM’ position. 3. Throw/put the beacon into the water/liquid.
Reference AEPM Emergency equipment 2.26.5.1

50
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If the landing gear has been extended on landing, and there is smoke in the cabin what are your actions?

A

Shout “Brace, brace, brace! Heads down stay down!” (repeated). The Brace command can be initiated by cabin crew (only during the no contact period).
Reference AEPM 3.4.3.2

51
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If contact with the Flight Deck is unsuccessful and life is in imminent danger, how can Cabin Crew order a land evacuation?

A

Via the PA: ‘Evacuate, Evacuate, Evacuate’

Reference AEPM Chapter 4.2.1

52
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What is the serviceability for the single outlet oxygen cylinder?

A

Pressure gauge needle is between the green band and full

Reference AEPM Chapter 2.10.3

53
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During flight the seatbelt sign is illuminated due to turbulence. What are the requirements if there is an infant occupying a bassinet?

A

The infant is to remain in the bassinet with the webbing secured across the top

Reference CCOM Chapter 15.27.1

54
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After landing, when does the sterile cabin period end?

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When the aircraft stops at the terminal, doors are DISARMED and the seat belt signs are extinguished

Reference CCOM Chapter 17.1.34

55
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Who can initiate the Brace Command?

A

Flight Crew and Cabin Crew (during No Contact Period only)

Reference AEPM Chapter 3.4.3.2

56
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Can works of art and musical instruments be cargo carried on a passenger seat?

A

Yes

Reference CCOM Chapter 15.8.1

57
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On receipt of the Alert P/A and once the aircraft has stopped, what should Primary Cabin Crew do?

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Stand by your exit, check outside the aircraft and report any non-normal conditions back to Flight Crew; maintain control of passengers; await Captain’s instructions.

Reference AEPM Chapter 4 .7.4

58
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When should Cabin Crew be seated for take-off?

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After safety demo, final cabin checks have been completed and all equipment is stowed.

Reference CCOM Chapter 17.1.30.2

59
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During every take-off and landing, Cabin Crew should carry out a silent review of emergency procedures and equipment. What acronym helps crew to remember this process?

A

OLD ABC

Reference CCOM Chapter 17 – 17.1.34

60
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Can passengers use mobile phones when boarding at standoff?

A

No

Reference CCOM Cabin Management 15.41.3

61
Q

When can hand held PEDs be operated after landing?

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When the aircraft has vacated the active runway.

Reference CCOM Cabin Management 15.41.5

62
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When does the sterile cabin commence and end for Cabin crew (Takeoff and Landing)?

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Takeoff- begins after the cabin secure for Takeoff callback until the Seatbelt sign off. Landing- begins after the Seatbelt signs are illuminated until the aircraft stops at the terminal, doors disarmed and seatbelts extinguished.

Reference CCOM 17.1.34.2/ 17.1.34.3

63
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Following the Overwing Exit briefing, how do we confirm that pax are willing and able to comply?

A

Verbal confirmation must be received from each pax individually.

Reference CCOM SOP 17.1.17.4

64
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Name 2 examples of PEDs which are prohibited for use at all times.

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Radio transmitters (walkie talkies) Remote controlled toys and devices, two way radios, transmitting devices without flight mode, LCD televisions.

Reference CCOM Cabin Management 15.41.9

65
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How long does the Cabin crew have to be seated when the Anticipated Turbulence PA ‘All pax and crew be seated and fasten seatbelts’ is made?

A

1 minute.

Reference CCOM SOP 17.1.43.2

66
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Can laptop computers be stowed in seat pockets?

A

no

Reference CCOM SOP 17.1.19.4

67
Q

Who must approve any door re-opening after the final door has been closed?

A

Cpt

Reference CCOM 17.1.23.2

68
Q

What is the maximum linear dimension of a musical instrument which is permitted onboard?

A

142cm or 56 inches.

Reference CSO 15/15

69
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Name 3 PEDs which are permitted at any time?

A

Medical PEDS (e.g. hearing aids, medical implants, ventilators). Electronic watches. Still Cameras. Pocket calculators, noise cancelling headsets, small hand-held PEDs in flight mode.

Reference CCOM Cabin Management 15.41.9

70
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If there are problems arming/disarming the door who must be advised and when?

A

CSM on the callback or as soon as the problem becomes apparent
Reference CCOM SOP 17.1.24.3

71
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When does the Sterile Flight Deck Safety Related Only communication period begin and end on Takeoff?

A

Last door closed until Takoff roll commences/NO CONTACT/ Gear up until Seatbelt sign extinguished.

Reference CCOM SOP 17.1.33.1

72
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Is it true that all lockers must be closed, Infants fitted with INF seatbelts and Overwing exits briefed (as applicable) before the final door is closed?

A

True

Reference CCOM SOP 17.1.22.2/ 17.1.22.3

73
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In the UM Individual Briefing, if an emergency occurs what is the UM told to do?

A

Advise the UM that in a n emergency they should leave the aircraft with the other passengers and stay with them until cabin crew exit the aircraft and resume responsibility.

Reference CCOM 15.22.5

74
Q

What does the Pass acronym stand for when using a BCF extinguisher?

A

Push up the catch, Aim at the base of the Fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep the flames.

Reference AEPM 2.5.6

75
Q

Which side up should Overwing Exit Briefing cards face?

A

Printed side up on the pax seat.

Reference CCOM 17.1.17.1

76
Q

After approximately how long after the safety demonstration will the CSM make the Cabin secure for takeoff call back?

A

1min

Reference CCOM 17.1.30

77
Q

Can the Cabin Secure for Landing callback be done/continued once the NO CONTACT period has commenced?

A

No.

Reference CCOM 17.1.46

78
Q

Can door bustles, door operating handles or assist handles be used as benches or to hang up service or personal items of any description?

A

No

Reference CCOM 17.1.36.5

79
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When does the Sterile Flight Deck Safety Related Only communication period begin and end on Landing?

A

Prepare Cabin PA until Gear down/ NO CONTACT/ Aircraft stops or turns off the active runway until Aircraft arrives at the terminal.

CCOM SOP 17.1.33.1

80
Q

During the safety demonstration can demo equipment be placed on the floor or on the door operating handle?

A

NO

Reference CCOM 17.1.27.2

81
Q

In a UM briefing do you need to point out the aircraft oxygen?

A

YES

Reference CCOM 15.22.5

82
Q

Should all galley door, threshold and cross over lighting be on full bright for takeoff and landing?

A

YES

Reference CCOM 17.1.28.1

83
Q

Is the emergency equipment and security check required when there is the same crew but a work position change?

A

YES but the call back response is required only if there is an equipment or security deficiency to report
Reference CCOM 17.1.7.2

84
Q

If an individual crew member joins the existing crew and has not been briefed with the other crew, does the CSM need to brief that crewmember on the Major aircraft differences?

A

YES

Reference CCOM 17.1.4.2

85
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If there is an aircraft change during the tour of duty does the CSM need to debrief the Major Aircraft differences?

A

YES

Reference CCOM 17.1.4.2

86
Q

Name 3 examples of aircraft equipment crew must never tamper/interefere with.

A

Deactivate smoke detectors, deactivate chiller switches, place foreign objects in air conditioning vents or light fixtures.

Reference CCOM 17.1.8

87
Q

What would you do if during the door mode check, the door was found left in the armed mode?

A

Alert the CSM

Reference CCOM 17.1.7.6

88
Q

During boarding, can passengers bring hot beverages onboard the aircraft?

A

YES. Provided the cup is fitted with a secure lid.

Reference CCOM 17.1.10

89
Q

What 5 details need to be checked on the boarding passes at the aircraft door?

A

Date. Seat no. Flight no. Departure. Arrival port

Reference CCOM 17.1.10

90
Q

During refuelling how far can crew move from their door/exit (in the economy and business cabin?)

A

Cabin crew shall not move beyond 4 economy rows/ 3 business rows forward or aft of their door and must always retain the capability of quickly reaching and operating their assigned door.
Reference CCOM 15.2.4.2

91
Q

Can alcohol be served to persons in custody or their escorts?

A

NO

Reference CCOM 15.29.1

92
Q

If there is smoke in the cabin, can the cabin crew contact the flight crew via the interphone after the final door is closed?

A

Yes. It is safety related contact with the flight crew, from last door closed until take-off roll commences.

Reference CCOM 17.1.33.1 – Standard Operating Procedure.

93
Q

Can a pax requiring an INF/Extension Seatbelt be positioned in an Emergency Exit row?

A

no

Reference CCOM 17.1.16.1

94
Q

Can a person enter an aircraft while in a state of intoxication?

A

NO. According to regulation CAR256.

Reference CCOM 15.11.1

95
Q

If a crew member is not onboard due to boarding duties, can another crew member be delegated the responsibility of briefing a disabled pax?

A

YES. The crew member must be advised of any specific requirements of the pax and informed that the briefing has been completed.

Reference CCOM 15.16.15.1

96
Q

what is the time of useful consciousness at 40,000feet

A

15 seconds

97
Q

what is the time of useful consciousness at 30,000 feet

A

1 minute

98
Q

what is the time of useful consciousness at 20,00feet

A

10 minutes

99
Q

where are the Dangerous goods spill kites located?

A

737 - fwd RH O/H stowage

A330 R2

eps (1 decks)

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