Exam 5 Flashcards
What does ARFF stand for?
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
When is an accidents most likely to occur?
First 3 minutes of takeoff and last 8 minutes of landing
How many people fit on a raft?
56 regular load, 84 over load
How long does it take for the raft to inflate?
30 seconds
How long is the raft cord?
10-15 feet
In a Land ELC, when is a thumbs up verification required from the CCMs?
After Cabin Manager announcement
After completion of buddy briefings
After crowd control ABP briefing
How long does the ELT last?
24 Hours
Who briefs the mid cabin raft ABPs?
P2
Who briefs the fwd cabin rafts?
P3
How much does the raft weigh?
98 lbs
What is the order of steps during a raft evacuation
Ropes, Rafts, Sweep, Equipment, Evacuate
What are factors that effect evacuations?
Aircraft Attitude
Brace positions
Communication
Effective use of commands
Passenger reaction
What do you do with a negative panic passenger?
Use commands
Assign ABPS
Assist to exits
What do you do with a negative panic passenger?
Get off quickly
Assign ABPs
Assign specific duties
What exits are preferable with all gear extended?
All
What exits are preferable with no gear extended?
All, be cautious of fire
What exits are preferable with nose gear retracted?
FWD and OWE
What exits are preferable with with main gar retracted and nose gear out?
OWES
What exits are preferable with one side of gear retracted and one side remaining?
Low side of aircraft
What exits are preferable in a water landing?
FWD and OWEs
What are some things that help evacuate in dark conditions?
ELS, DME, floor lighting, light around doors
What are some post evac duties on water with no rafts?
Direct passengers to hang on to slide using life line
Detach slide mooring from plane
Attach ELT to slide lifeline and deploy
keep as much of your body above water as possible
Keep passengers together
Use huddle or HELP position
Conduct headcount
Don’t try to swim as it will use energy and increase heat loss
What are some post evac duties on water with rafts?
Attach SSK to lifeline
Release from aircraft
Use heaving line to reach any survivors
Retrieve SSK
Remove first aid equipment from SSK
Attend to injury
Administer sea sickness remedy
Attach ELT to lifeline and deploy
Check raft for proper inflation or leaks
Repair, inflate, bail or dry raft
Check for and discard sharp objects
Connect rafts together
Deploy sea anchor
Conduct head count
Erect canopy
Pass out flashlights, mirrors, flares, whistles and sea dye
Point out raft components
Remove and wring out wet clothing
Put damp clothing back on if warmth needed
Instruct passengers to huddle
Sit on blankets or clothing if floor cold
Tie down equipment
Assist and aid as required
What are some additional post evac duties on water with rafts present in frigid cold?
Install canopy immediately
Bail water and keep dry
Remove and wring wet clothing
Huddle together, use blankets
Collect rain water for consumption
Use osmosis pump to de-salt water