Equipment

Question 1

what are the standard pre-flight checks

Answer 1

1. correct number and location
2. serviceable
   EITHER
3. secured in brackets
   OR
4. stowed securely

Question 2

Crash Axe pre-flight check

Answer 2

1. standard

Question 3

Dangerous Goods Kit pre-flight check

Answer 3

1. standard
2. ensure bag intact with contents inside
3. if bag has a seal. ensure it is intact
   note: if tamper proof seal is broken, writing will be visible

Question 4

Biohazard Kit pre-flight check

Answer 4

1. standard

Question 5

Danger Object (Bomb) Search Kit pre-flight check

Answer 5

1. standard
2. ensure red security seal is intact and in position on zip

Question 6

Defibrillator pre-flight check

Answer 6

1. standard
2. 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

Question 7

ELT pre-flight check

Answer 7

1. standard

Question 8

Fire Containment Bag (FCB) pre-flight check

Answer 8

1. standard
2. secured with red security seal

Question 9

Fire Extinguisher pre-flight check

Answer 9

1. standard
2. safety pin in position and secured with red plastic tie
3. needle in green band of pressure gauge

Question 10

Fire Protection Gloves pre-flight check

Answer 10

1. standard

Question 11

First Aid - Daily First Aid Kit (DFAK) pre-flight check

Answer 11

1. standard
   note: the DFAK is not a required piece of safety equipment

Question 12

First Aid - Emergency First Aid Kit (EFAK) pre-flight check

Answer 12

1. standard

Question 13

First Aid - Emergency Medical Kit (EMK) pre-flight check

Answer 13

1. standard
2. the pale blue/red Virgin Australia branded security seal is intact
3. stethoscope and sphygmomanometer in outer pocket of kit
   note: pale blue = new, red = used but still serviceable

Question 14

Handcuffs pre-flight check

Answer 14

1. standard
2. check handcuffs in stowage case
3. check 2 keys are in front pocket of stowage case

Question 15

Life Jacket (crew) pre-flight check

Answer 15

1. standard
2. correct colour (red) and in sealed packet

Question 16

Life Rafts pre-flight check

Answer 16

1. standard

Question 17

Megaphone pre-flight check

Answer 17

1. standard
2. squeeze hand grip, clicking sound will be heard

Question 18

Oxygen - Flight Crew pre-flight check

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Oxygen - Portable Oxygen Bottle pre-flight check

Answer 19

1. standard
2. dust covers in position, where applicable
3. no oil or grease on fittings
4. minimum pressure 1500 psi
5. oxygen mask with bottle

Question 20

Oxygen - Oxygen Release Tool (ORT) pre-flight check

Answer 20

1. standard
2. located with handcuffs

Question 21

Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) pre-flight check

Answer 21

1. standard
2. check humidity indicator is not pink
3. ensure PBE is within its expiry date. The expiry date is located on front of the PBE case (10 years from manufacturer date)

Question 22

Public Adress system pre-flight check

Answer 22

1. CM makes PA “safety equipment and security check call back in one minute” using 1L handset

Question 23

Resuscitation Mask pre-flight check

Answer 23

1. standard
2. Do not open to check contents

Question 24

Seat belts pre-flight check

Answer 24

1. ALL standard
2. for airbag seatbelt = check seat belt is not fastened

Question 25

Seat labels pre-flight check

Answer 25

1. standard

Question 26

slide board pre-flight check

Answer 26

1. standard

Question 27

slide sheet pre-flight check

Answer 27

1. standard

Question 28

Torch - DME pre-flight check

Answer 28

1. standard
2. check light flashing minimum once every 10 seconds

Question 29

Torch - Air Lite pre-flight check

Answer 29

1. standard
2. 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.

Question 30

upper torso harnesses pre-flight check

Answer 30

1. standard

Question 31

wheelchair pre-flight check

Answer 31

1. standard
2. security seal intact

Question 32

Crash axe overview

Answer 32

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

Question 33

crash axe precautions

Answer 33

1. never use the blade to cut through panels inflight, as circuitry and hydraulic lines could be severed
2. prising with the spike end shall be done gently and cautiously
3. once the crash axe has been removed from the flight deck, crew are to ensure it is not left unattended

Question 34

crash axe after use

Answer 34

1. return to stowage in flight deck
2. cabin manager will advise captain where and how crash axe was used

Question 35

when shall Emergency Locator Transmitters be carried

Answer 35

1. ELTs shall be carried whenever rafts are required to be carried on an aircraft
2. 1 ELT is required when 1 raft is carried, and at least 2 ELTs when more than 1 raft is carried

Question 36

RESCU 406 (SG) duration

Answer 36

• 24 hours on highest frequency 406MHz
• 50 hours on lowest frequency 121.5MHz

Question 37

Fire Containment Bag precautions

Answer 37

1. Fire protection gloves shall be worn when using the FCB
2. PBE is recommended for use with the FCB
3. FCB will NOT contain all smoke/fumes
4. it is not recommended to reopen the FCB after it is sealed

Question 38

fire extinguisher duration

Answer 38

10 seconds