equipment

Question 1

halon precautions (5)

Answer 1

• PBE should be worn
• before FD, pilots have o2 masks and smoke goggles
• chemical agent = non-toxic but high concentrations = dizziness, impaired concentration and coordination difficulties
• metal part no touch live wires
• fluid fires = don’t get too close (scattering/splashing)

Question 2

halon duration

Answer 2

approx. 10 seconds

Question 3

halon free precautions (3)

Answer 3

• never point stream into liquid fire. start at the base and work way up
• burning solids = short bursts
• recommended pbe. smoke + fire may cause irritation to eyes and respiratory organs

Question 4

halon free duration

Answer 4

9-10 seconds

Question 5

pbe precaution (5)

Answer 5

• no Jewellery
• no long hair hanging outside
• human hair = highly flammable
• heavy loss in circuit = co2 build up in hood
• no damage to neck seal

Question 6

pbe duration

Answer 6

minimum 15 minutes

Question 7

air liquide precautions (4)

Answer 7

• no Jewellery
• no long hair, highly flammable
• oxygen noise stops = remove hood
  = wearer stay away from fire + sources of heat
• indicator = green, if red do not use

Question 8

air liquide duration

Answer 8

max 15 minutes

Question 9

megaphone precaution (2)

Answer 9

• push down the slide
• strap only once clear of slide

Question 10

o2 precaution (5)

Answer 10

• no bumping/dropping
• no ignition sources within 4 metres
• no contact with oils or grease
• secure bottle while administering
• fit strap overhead and shoulder while walking

Question 11

single outlet duration

Answer 11

4 litres per minute - 60 minutes

Question 12

LJ precautions (2)

Answer 12

• don’t partially inflate
• don’t inflate in the cabin

Question 13

during of light in LJ

Answer 13

10 hours

Question 14

406s and 406se duration

Answer 14

at least 48 hours

Question 15

406sg duration

Answer 15

24 hours