Exam 4 Review Flashcards
What are the 2 types of emergency landings and where can they happen?
Planned and Unplanned
Land or water
What is the emergency signal for an emergency landing?
“Lead flight attendant contact the flight deck” or
3 high/low chimes in the cabin
When you start an ELC what is the first step?
- Lead to obtain briefing from the Pilot in Command.
How many steps are you required to do on an ELC?
As many as time permits
Why do we use brace positions?
To reduce injuries on impact.
What do you start saying when you hear the brace command?
“EMERGENCY, BEND OVER STAY DOWN. EMERGENCY, BEND OVER STAY DOWN.”
What are the positions for cabin checks?
LFA - FWD P/A
P2 - Row 12
P3 - Row 1
P4 - Row 22
Why do we use an ABP during an ELC?
Crowd control assistance
Buddies for SSRs
Operate emergency exits
Who do you want to use as an ABP?
People familiar with emergency procedures such as deadheading flight crew, firefighters etc. Cannot use someone who is responsible for someone else (ex has baby)
Once the cabin is fully prepared for an emergency landing (ELC completed) and you are secured in your seat what is the next step for all cabin crew?
Silent Review (PROCESS)
At what altitude do oxygen masks deploy?
14,000 feet
What is LISSSA?
Used for effective and concise communication to the flight deck in case of a fire
L - Location (specific in the cabin)
I - Intensity (how big is the fire?)
S - Source (class of fire)
S - Severity (extent of smoke)
S - Smell (what does it smell like?)
A - Action (what action is being taken to combat fire)
How do you prepare for turbulence?
Stop service Secure cart Deliver turbulence announcement Do seatbelt check if possible Secure yourself in jumpseat
What do you never turn your back on?
Fire
How do you sweep a fire extinguisher?
Side to side
Where do you aim the Halon fire extinguisher?
Base of the fire
What do you need to do before fighting a lavatory fire
Don PBE
Open door slowly - oxygen could make it worse
Are ELC cards mandatory for use during a prepared emergency?
Yes
When is first aid oxygen used?
Medical emergency
Decompression
How are ELC cabin checks done?
In chunks of 2-3 rows
What is more common; planned or unplanned emergency?
Unplanned
What do you need to be during cabin checks in an emergency?
Assertive
What is the 4th FA doing during a firefighting situation?
Passenger Management
- relocating passengers
- making announcement
- distributing wet towels
What must you do post firefighting?
Assign ABP to monitor for reigniting
Inform captain of the situation and the equipment used
How many levels of turbulence are there and what are they?
3
Light
Moderate
Severe
What is time of useful consciousness?
Time of useful consciousness (TUC) is an estimated amount of time
available for an individual to preserve their life by coordinated actions
when deprived of oxygen at high altitudes.
What are the 3 components of the fire triangle?
Oxygen, Fuel, Heat
What is required to put out a type D fire?
Special extinguishing agent. Halons will not work
What are the signs and symptoms of hypoxia?
Rapid and shallow breathing
Mental confusion
Air sickness
Euphoria
