Equipment Flashcards
Fire extinguisher
Pre flight check
-Required number available
-pressure gage indicator (Yellow arrow ) is in green band
-Lock pin has red plastic tie in place
-If the plastic tie is not red in colour, then this must be reported.
Remove from stowage and pull lock pin
Hold upright
Test it for a short burst
Stand back appropriately 2 metres from the fire
Aim nozzle at the base of fire
Spray in a side to side movement across the base of fire
Beacon
Pre Flight Check
-Required number is fitted
-Arming switch is in the armed position
- If any discrepancy, cabin log
-Remove it from storage
-Beacon will automatically activated by water contact if toggle switch is in the armed position
-On land, activate beacon by switching the Armed/off/on toggle to on position
AED
Pre flight check
-Required number available
-Green tick illuminated
-Green security seal intact
Open flap
No need to removed it from bag
Press power button
Follow voice command and picture prompt
Demo equipment
Pre flight check
Required number available
-Equipment is in good condition
-Safety briefing card is specific to the aircraft and wifi capability
If demo equipment is not available, rectify prior to takeoff and cabin log
If demo equipment is not available prior to takeoff, perform additional manual demo
Oxygen bottle 787
-Required number available
-Pressure gauge indicates minimum 1600 psi
-mask and tubing attach to the outlet
- Indication window shows red
On 78N aircraft, used oxygen bottle from forward stowage 1R must be replaced with a full bottle.
Oxygen bottle 777
-Required number available
-Mask and tubing attached to the Hi outlet
-Pressure gauge indicates minimum 1600psi
Remove and carry it by strap
Mask is attached to Hi outlet
Turn the valve on
Check that oxygen is flowing
Place the mask over mouth and nose, adjust the headband
PBE
-Look though window to check the PBE is inside
-Verify the replaced by date has not expired
-Check metallic seals are intact, if not cabin log
-If seals are broken, check the humidity indicator which will be blue or pink
-If it is blue, PBE is serviceable.
If it is pink, PBE is serviceable for up to 36 hours from the time of discovery after which it must be replaced
Operations
Remove the pouch
Remove the PBE
Grasp oxygen cylinders and pull apart
PBE 15 min of oxygen
Look for flashing green light or whooshing sound
The collapse of PBE is indication of the end of useful PBE
Physicians kit
Pre flight check
-Seals intact or items used tag attached to handle
PIC and flight care global must be contacted
After use
Cabin log
Item used label attached to the handle
Complete and attach the physicians kit label
Ensure all medical waste is appropriately handled
Water extinguisher
Check the safety wire with lead seal intact
Required number available
Operation
1 turn the handle containing the co2 bulb in a clockwise direction until the gas changes into the extinguisher
2 hold upright and aim at the base of fire
3 press trigger lever
Torch 787
Push the push to test button
If the LED comes on green, the battery is charged
If the LED comes on red, the battery is low, and should be changed.
If the LED doesn’t come on, the torch system has a failure, and must be repaired.
Torch 777
Red light flashing
Required number available
Torch does not recharge
Only for emergency situations
Fire gloves
Available
Not for burning or burned materials
Not for chemicals or sharp objects
First aid kit
Pre Flight Check
-Green or red seal intact
-Required number available
Authority to open must be given by the captain or the most senior crew
Details of items used need to be recorded and cabin log
Megaphone
Pre flight check
Required number available
Requirement: Mandatory
Operation:
Squeeze the handle
Hold the mouth piece close to the mouth and speak at normal volume
Adjust the volume control
Can be used for inflight emergency announcements when the PA system is innovative
Siren can be activated by removing the pin attached to a lanyard
Tri-fold restraint kit
White plastic seal intact and attached to zipper on outside of the kit
Restraints are mandatory for an international flight
If not loaded, contact group resilience via operations control
Record discrepancy in the Cabin log
Universal protection kit
Pre flight checks
White seal intact
If the seal is broken, check the contents of the kit and complete the applicable after use instructions
It contains equipment to manage a death onboard and biohazard event
Kit should be used for these event only
FA1 permission must be obtained prior to opening it
After use
1 Red tag, item used
2 cabin log
3 OSR
Flight library
Cabin safety manual
PA manual
Vital action cards
Pre flight check
It is FA1s responsibility to carry out a pre flight and post flight check to ensure the manuals are present
SUPP1 is included in the front of CSM
Torso harness
Available
It is available to passengers who are unable to support themselves upright in an aircraft seat
and with no lower limbs
Loop belt
Belt must be used for infant under 2
If loop belts are missing, rectify prior to take off and cabin log
Flight may leave with missing belts if enough are carried
Fire blanket
Available
Not to cover a PED device
Daily first aid kit
Sea legs or imodium needs approval from doctor on board or flight care global
Crew life jacket
Day glow red.
Yellow (pax)
Water activated light 12 hours
Infant life jacket
Required number provided
Positioned in storage to be visible and immediately available
Two chambers
3 clip in buckles
Water activated light 12 hours
Crew tabard
Stowed in protective cover or neatly folded under flight attendant seat
For prepared emergency landing
Sudden emergency
