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
What are some additional post evac duties on water with rafts present in sun/heat?
Install canopy with sides raised and secure for ventilation
Bail water
Dampen clothing as required to increase cooling
What are the raft commands?
YOU AND YOU! HELP ME GET THE RAFT(S)!
MOVE AWAY! INFLATING RAFTS!
SWIM TO RAFT!
What are the steps to evacuate with a raft
- Retrieve raft with ABPs after first rush of passengers
- Move raft to exit
- Secure raft to aircraft
- Direct passengers to move away
- Maneuver raft through exit
- Pull forcefully on inflation handle
- Once inflated, direct passengers to raft
Where on the aircraft do you attach the raft?
Door exits - dedicated assist handle
OWEs - seat frame
What is the difference during an evacuation in water during planned (ditching) and unplanned (inadvertent water contact)?
If life vests are already donned or commands need to be used to direct pax to do so
What is a planned water landing called?
Ditching (life vest will already be donned)
What is an unplanned water landing called?
Inadvertent Water Contact (life vests will not yet be donned)
What is the equipment that must be taken in a water evacuation?
Megaphone
DME
First Aid Kit
SSK
ELTs
Life Vests
What is the equipment that must be taken in a land evacuation?
Megaphone
DME
First Aid Kit
ELT
What command is started once you receive BRACE, BRACE, BRACE
EMERGENCY!
HEADS DOWN! STAY DOWN! (repeat)
What are tidal flats?
Areas of sand, mud and quicksand covered with varying depths of water; may be safer to stay on aircraft than evacuate or possible to evacuate ontp land
Who briefs the exit ABPS?
Lead - L1 & R1
P2 - L2 & R2 (land only)
Who briefs the crowd control ABPS?
Lead - 1 FWD
P2 - 1 AFT (land only)
How many ABPs are briefed per raft?
2 (up to 2 can be briefed at the same time)
What points do you need to cover during the buddy briefing?
How? When? Where?
What must you include in the infant life vest briefing?
Hold them with one hand and inflate with the other
Inflate your life vest
Hold the mooring line but don’t attach it to yourself
What are some reasons for a rapid deplanement?
Bomb threats
Fuel Spills
Smoke in the cabin on the ground
What must the lead do before a rapid deplanement?
Ensure a bridge or ramp is in place
What are post evacuation duties on land?
Direst passengers to a safe distance upwind (300 ft)
Instruct to stay in a groiup for warmth
Keep passengers out of wind and cold
Headcount
First Aid
Set up ELT and activate
Retrieve blankets and coats from aircraft if safe to return
Administer comfort and ongoing first aid until relieved by qualified personnel
When would you use OWE commands on land?
If both FWD or both AFT exits not usable
What are the ELC cabin crew demo positions on a 737-700 with 3 CCM?
Lead - PA
P3 - Row 1
P2 - First row of economy
What are the ELC cabin check sections on a 737-700 with 3 CCM?
Lead - PA
P3 - Row 1-last OWE row
P2 - First row after OWE to aft
What ELC cabin check is done silently?
Final check
When are Wheelchair passengers and their buddy ABPs instructed to leave the aircraft?
After the first rush of passengers
What is the signal for lead to proceed to next step of ELC?
Thumbs up
Where are raft ABPs to be seated?
As close to raft as possible, by windows to not obstruct first flow of passengers
What are initial cabin crew duties once lead announces “Cabin crew initiate (land/water) ELC procedures”
- secure all emergency equipment if applicable
- check exits are clear and armed
- secure curtains open
- ensure lavs are unoccupied and locked
- don full uniform and remove sharp objects from your person
- All CCM proceed to forward galley for briefing
What are initial cabin crew duties during an ELC (BEFORE lead initiates ELC procedures)?
Cease all service duties
Stow garbage, secure carts and galleys
Ensure crew rest areas are unoccupied
Await further direction from Cabin Manager
What is the purpose of brace positions?
To reduce injury upon ijmpact
How is the ELC written?
Most important tasks are completed first. CCM to complete each step prior to moving on to the next; there may not be time to complete the ELC.
What is the emergency signal?
“Lead Flight attendant contact the flight deck” or 3 high low chimes
What are the lead duties upon hearing the emergency signal?
Obtain briefing from PIC
What are the 3 landing classifications?
Normal, non-normal, emergency
Are the following sections of the ELC in the correct order?
Cabin Manager to all Cabin Crew Briefing
Additional Duties
Buddy Briefings
Crowd Control
Cabin Manager Final Duties
Yes
Both Land and Water ELCs contain a Cabin Manager announcement section. What is the main difference between the Land ELC section versus the Water ELC section?
When passengers are to securely fasten their seatbelts
How long will the battery operated light on the lifevest last once activated in water?
8 hrs
