ESC

Question 1

Where are the fire extinguishers located?

Answer 1

1. mounted behind the pedestal
2. Cabin, row 2

Question 2

What type are the fire extinguishers and do they work?

Answer 2

0.7 kg halon. Displaces oxygen from the air, it has no cooling ability. Consider venting the cabin as it can become toxic when exposed to the heat.

Can be used on most fires, solid materials, liquids, gases and electrical fires. May react with metals (sodium, magnesium and lithium)

Question 3

What is the type of fixed ELT (short nose)?

Answer 3

Artex C406 in the tail. 121.5, 243 and 406 with GPS position and a/c ID on 406. 12 g sensor or manual operation with the use of a pilot switch.

Question 4

How does the CPI work and what are the limitations?

Answer 4

121.5 and 406

Ways to activate:

1. Automatic as a crash sensor (acceleration). ‘BEACON GONE’ illuminates, ‘TX/TEXT’ will flash and an audio tone is heard.
2. Automatic as a water sensor (acceleration). ‘BEACON GONE’ illuminates, ‘TX/TEXT’ will flash and an audio tone is heard.
3. Manual activation via the beacon transmitter via the control panel.
4. Manual activation of the beacon transmitter and release of the beacon on the control panel.

Should not be deployed above 200’ AGL.

Question 5

Where are the touches located?

Answer 5

Cockpit

Question 6

What is the sea state limit of the floats?

Answer 6

6

Question 7

How are the floats activated?

Answer 7

2 of 4 water sensors or by manual operation

Question 8

How are the lift rafts deployed?

Answer 8

1. Remote handle mounted on the pilot/co-pilot forward door frame
2. handles in the life raft container

Question 9

What is the capacity of the liferafts?

Answer 9

11, overflow to 17

Question 10

What is the length of the short painter line on the life rafts?

Answer 10

1.7 m

Question 11

What is the capability of the life raft PLB?

Answer 11

121.5, 243 406, ID, talk function.

Question 12

How many emergency exits are there?

Answer 12

6. Emergency push-out windows.

Question 13

How do you exit the cockpit emergency exits?

Answer 13

Pull the red strap and pull the sealing cord. PULL IN window and eject out the opening.

Question 14

How do you exit the cabin emergency exits?

Answer 14

Pull the red strap and pull the sealing cord. PUCH OUT the window (bottom corner).

Question 15

After ditching, which VHF com should be used if required?

Answer 15

Com 1 as com 2 is under the water

Question 16

Explain HEELS operation.

Answer 16

5 luminescent strip lights on each emergency exit window. 4 curved for corners and 1 straight strip for the pull-out strip.
5 independent batteries, one for the windows in each cabin and cockpit doors and one for the 2 fixed windows.
10 water-activated sensors, 2 sensors for each door (upper and lower) and 2 for the fixed windows.

Activated by the water sensors.

Question 17

When should survival suits be worn?

Answer 17

water temp < 15
air temp < 10
or combined < 31

Question 18

What equipment is contained within the Viking life jacket?

Answer 18

1. EBS
2. Spray hood
3. PLB 121. and 406
4. Mini flare
5. Buddy line
6. Whistle
7. Lifting becket
8. Hotshot mirror
9. water activated strobe light

Inflation via the yellow pull cord on the right-hand side. (one compartment)

Question 19

When should pax wear a life jacket?

Answer 19

For all overwater flights

Question 20

What are the symptoms of hypoxia?

Answer 20

The order of symptoms varies among individuals: increased breathing rate, headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, tingling or warm sensations, sweating, poor coordination, impaired judgment, tunnel vision, and euphoria.