Equipment Flashcards
what are the standard pre-flight checks
- correct number and location
- serviceable
EITHER - secured in brackets
OR - stowed securely
Crash Axe pre-flight check
- standard
Dangerous Goods Kit pre-flight check
- standard
- ensure bag intact with contents inside
- if bag has a seal. ensure it is intact
note: if tamper proof seal is broken, writing will be visible
Biohazard Kit pre-flight check
- standard
Danger Object (Bomb) Search Kit pre-flight check
- standard
- ensure red security seal is intact and in position on zip
Defibrillator pre-flight check
- standard
- green tick shall be visible on handle
if a red cross is visible captain shall be notified. AEDs and contents of pack are not a ‘NO GO’ item
ELT pre-flight check
- standard
Fire Containment Bag (FCB) pre-flight check
- standard
- secured with red security seal
Fire Extinguisher pre-flight check
- standard
- safety pin in position and secured with red plastic tie
- needle in green band of pressure gauge
Fire Protection Gloves pre-flight check
- standard
First Aid - Daily First Aid Kit (DFAK) pre-flight check
- standard
note: the DFAK is not a required piece of safety equipment
First Aid - Emergency First Aid Kit (EFAK) pre-flight check
- standard
First Aid - Emergency Medical Kit (EMK) pre-flight check
- standard
- the pale blue/red Virgin Australia branded security seal is intact
- stethoscope and sphygmomanometer in outer pocket of kit
note: pale blue = new, red = used but still serviceable
Handcuffs pre-flight check
- standard
- check handcuffs in stowage case
- check 2 keys are in front pocket of stowage case
Life Jacket (crew) pre-flight check
- standard
- correct colour (red) and in sealed packet
Life Rafts pre-flight check
- standard
Megaphone pre-flight check
- standard
- squeeze hand grip, clicking sound will be heard
Oxygen - Flight Crew pre-flight check
FCOM:
1. normal = momentary push = yellow blinker - on then off
2. once per flight day, following a flight crew change or maintenance procedure:
a. set regulator to EMERG
b. hold test for 5s and ensure:
i. pressure does not drop more than 100 psi
ii. decrease rapidly
iii. increase slowly back to normal
c. return to 100%
d. check pressure
Oxygen - Portable Oxygen Bottle pre-flight check
- standard
- dust covers in position, where applicable
- no oil or grease on fittings
- minimum pressure 1500 psi
- oxygen mask with bottle
Oxygen - Oxygen Release Tool (ORT) pre-flight check
- standard
- located with handcuffs
Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) pre-flight check
- standard
- check humidity indicator is not pink
- ensure PBE is within its expiry date. The expiry date is located on front of the PBE case (10 years from manufacturer date)
Public Adress system pre-flight check
- CM makes PA “safety equipment and security check call back in one minute” using 1L handset
Resuscitation Mask pre-flight check
- standard
- Do not open to check contents
Seat belts pre-flight check
- ALL standard
- for airbag seatbelt = check seat belt is not fastened
Seat labels pre-flight check
- standard
slide board pre-flight check
- standard
slide sheet pre-flight check
- standard
Torch - DME pre-flight check
- standard
- check light flashing minimum once every 10 seconds
Torch - Air Lite pre-flight check
- standard
- press push-to-test button and release:
a. LED indicator illuminates green (1 flash) This indicates battery pack is above minimum voltage and can remain in service.
note: if LED indicator is illuminated red (1 flash) or produces not flash, notify captain.
upper torso harnesses pre-flight check
- standard
wheelchair pre-flight check
- standard
- security seal intact
Crash axe overview
the crash axe should be used under the following circumstances:
1. inflight = during firefighting to remove or lever a panel or partition
2. post-accident = to assist in exiting the aircraft post-accident
3. survival = as a basic aid in remote areas
crash axe precautions
- never use the blade to cut through panels inflight, as circuitry and hydraulic lines could be severed
- prising with the spike end shall be done gently and cautiously
- once the crash axe has been removed from the flight deck, crew are to ensure it is not left unattended
crash axe after use
- return to stowage in flight deck
- cabin manager will advise captain where and how crash axe was used
when shall Emergency Locator Transmitters be carried
- ELTs shall be carried whenever rafts are required to be carried on an aircraft
- 1 ELT is required when 1 raft is carried, and at least 2 ELTs when more than 1 raft is carried
RESCU 406 (SG) duration
- 24 hours on highest frequency 406MHz
- 50 hours on lowest frequency 121.5MHz
Fire Containment Bag precautions
- Fire protection gloves shall be worn when using the FCB
- PBE is recommended for use with the FCB
- FCB will NOT contain all smoke/fumes
- it is not recommended to reopen the FCB after it is sealed
fire extinguisher duration
10 seconds
