Equipment Flashcards
How do you operate a BCF extinguisher?
- Lift the safety catch
- Hold the unit upright
- Squeeze the lever to do a side test
- Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire and discharge
- Use a sweeping motion
A350: How do you operate a HAFEX fire extinguisher?
- Remove the safety pin
- Hold the unit upright
- Press the lever to do a side test
- Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire and discharge
- Use a sweeping motion
How do you operate a water extinguisher?
- Turn the handle fully clockwise
- Hold the unit upright
- Press the trigger to do a side test
- Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire and discharge
- Use a sweeping motion
After turning on the portable gaseous oxygen bottle, what do you need to check before donning the disposable mask onto a casualty’s face?
[Check the flow indicator on the dispensing tube. It should turn from colourless to green.]
To activate the Rescu 406S radio beacon on the sea, what should you do?
- Tie the tethering line securely to the slideraft
- Place the beacon in sea water
To manually activate the Rescu 406SE radio beacon on land, what should you do?
- Turn the rotary switch to the XMT position
- With hand over antenna, break the water soluble tape and allow the antenna to erect
- Place the beacon in an area clear of obstructions
What are the precautions when using a BCF/HAFEX fire extinguisher?
- Stand 6-8 feet away from the fire on initial discharge, then move closer
- Avoid breathing in smoke and fumes from the fire
What are the precautions before administering oxygen for first aid?
- Ensure the operator’s hands and casualty’s face are free from oil, grease or fatty substances
- No smoking in the immediate vicinity
What is the pre-flight check of the BCF extinguisher?
Secure and red disc intact
A350: What is the pre-flight check of the HAFEX fire extinguisher?
Secure, pointer within green range, safety pin and seal intact
What is the pre-flight check of the water extinguisher?
Secure and wire seal intact
What is the pre-flight check of the PBE?
[Seal intact and indicator green]
What is the pre-flight check of the protective gloves?
In position
What is the pre-flight check of the crow bar?
In position
What is the pre-flight check of the FireSock Kit?
In position
What is the pre-flight check of the DME torch?
Secure and the red indicator light is flashing
What is the pre-flight check of the radio beacon?
Secure
What is the pre-flight check of the additional survival pack?
Blue seal intact
What is the pre-flight check of the megaphone?
Secure
During the pre-flight check of the portable gaseous oxygen bottle, what should be the minimum pressure on the gauge?
1800 PSI
What is the pre-flight check of the first aid kit?
[Blue seal intact]
What is the pre-flight check of the splint pack?
In position
What is the pre-flight check of the inflight medical kit?
- Padlock is serviceable
- Check black seals are intact (2 on main case and 1 on external pouch)
What is the pre-flight check of the pocket mask and gloves kit?
Blue seal intact
What is the pre-flight check of the biohazard kit/universal precaution kit?
Black seal intact
What is the pre-flight check of the body bag?
Black seal intact
What is the pre-flight check of the AED?
- Break the green/blue seal on the transparent door/container and pull out the AED. Check that the black seal on the AED pouch is intact and the hour glass is flashing
- Reseal the container with a green seal
What is the pre-flight check of the CRD/Extension seat belt?
Check quantity
What is the pre-flight check of the demonstration kit?
Check contents
Airbus: What is the pre-flight check of the manual release tool (MRT)?
In position
777-300 ER: What is the pre-flight check of the arctic survival kit?
- Blue seal intact (on the ceiling compartment)
Note: Should the blue seal be broken or missing, Cabin Crew should inform the ISM and check that the blue seal on the red bag is intact and the orange pouch is in position.
Where are the BCF/HAFEX fire extinguishers located?
- [A330: Flight deck, L1, R1, L2, L3, L4, R4
- A350: Flight deck, L1, R1, L2, L3, L4, R4, FCRC, CCRC
- 777-200: Flight deck, L1, R1, L2, L3, L4, R4
- 777-300: Flight deck, L1, R1, L2, L3, L4, L5, R5
- 777-300ER: Flight deck, L1, R1, L2, L3, L4, L5, R5, Door 1 upper crew rest area,
Door 5 upper crew rest area]
Where are the water extinguishers located?
- Airbus: R2, R3
- 777-200: R2, R3
- 777-300: R2, R3, R4
- 777-300ER: R2, R3, R4
Where are the PBEs located?
- [A330: Flight deck & all doors
- A350: Flight deck, all doors, FCRC & CCRC
- 777-200 / 777-300: Flight deck & all doors
- 777-300ER: Flight deck, all doors, door 1 upper crew rest area & door 5 upper crew
rest area]
Where are the protective gloves located?
- [Airbus: Flight deck & L4
- 777-200: Flight deck & L4
- 777-300: Flight deck & L5
- 777-300ER: Flight deck & L5]
Where are the crow bars located?
- [A330: Flight deck & R2
- A350: Flight deck & CCRC
- 777-200: Flight deck & R2
- 777-300: Flight deck & R2
- 777-300ER: Flight deck & Door 5 upper crew rest]
Where are the radio beacons located?
- Airbus: L2 & L4
- 777-200: L2 & L4
- 777-300: L2 & L5
- 777-300ER: L2 & L5
Where are the additional survival packs located?
- A330: All doors except doors 3
- A350: All doors
- 777-200: All doors
- 777-300: All doors except doors 3
- 777-300ER: All doors except doors 3
Where are the megaphones located?
- Airbus: L1, L2 & L4
- 777-200: L1, L2 & L4
- 777-300: L1, L2 & L4
- 777-300ER: L1, L2 & L4
Where are the portable gaseous oxygen bottles located?
- A330: All doors except R1
- A350: All doors except R1
- 777-200: All doors
- 777-300: All doors
- 777-300ER: All doors
Where are the first aid kits located?
- Airbus: All left hand side doors
- 777-200: L1, L2, R2, L3, L4
- 777-300: All left hand side doors
- 777-300ER: All left hand side doors
Where are the splint packs located?
- Airbus: R1 & R4
- 777-200: R1 & R4
- 777-300 : R1 & R5
- 777-300ER: R1 & R5
Where is the inflight medical kit located?
- Airbus: R2
- 777-200: R2
- 777-300: R2
- 777-300ER: R2
Where are the pocket mask and gloves kits located?
- Airbus: All left hand side doors
- 777-200: All left hand side doors
- 777-300: All left hand side doors
- 777-300ER: All left hand side doors
Where is the AED located?
- Airbus: R2
- 777-200: R2
- 777-300: R2
- 777-300ER: R2
Where is the restraint kit located?
- Airbus: L2
- 777-200: L1
- 777-300: L1
- 777-300ER: L1
Airbus: Where are manual release tools (MRTs) located?
- A330: All doors
- A350: All doors, FCRC & CCRC
For what types of fire do we use a BCF/HAFEX fire extinguisher?
Class A, B & C. However, for class A fire, water should be used afterwards to cool the object to prevent re-ignition
What are the casualty criteria when using the AED?
The AED shall be used for a casualty who shows any of the below conditions: - Not breathing NORMALLY
- Severe chest pain or any other signs and symptoms of heart attack
- Unconsciousness
How long does the oxygen last after donning the PBE?
15 minutes up to a cabin altitude of 25,000 FT
When activated, what is the duration of the radio beacon?
- 50 hours minimum for 121.5 MHz and 243 MHz (Civil and Military frequency)
- 24 hours minimum for 406 MHz (Satellite)
Under what circumstances is the CRD/Extension seat belt to be used to secure a child when the seat belt sign is on?
- When the child is under 2 years of age
- If the child has reached 2 years of age but is under 3 years old, less than 15 KG, and
the device is requested by the parent/guardian.
