Exam 5 Review Flashcards
If an exit is blocked what is the command given?
EXIT BLOCKED
What will you hear approximately 30 seconds prior to touchdown during a prepared ELC?
BRACE BRACE BRACE
Who takes charge after an evacuation outside the aircraft?
Senior crew member
What is the difference between a rapid deplanement and an evacuation?
Rapid deplanement uses the main cabin door - still attached to stairs or tunnel
Evacuation - uses all available doors
What is the goal of an evacuation?
To get everyone off the plane as quickly and safely as possible.
What does the timing of an evacuation have an effect on?
Survivability
What is the evacuation signal?
EVACUATE EVACUATE EVACUATE
Are cabin sweeps only done during water evacuations?
No cabin sweeps are done during all evacuations?
Who can initiate an evacuation?
Flight crew or cabin crew if the need is obvious.
What is the dedicated assist space and what is the purpose of it?
A dedicated assist space is near each door exit. During an emergency
evacuation, it is important that Cabin Crew place themselves in a
dedicated assist space, braced from the rush of evacuating
passengers. This ensures they are in a safe position to:
• Keep from being injured
• Prevent from being pushed out of the aircraft
• Prevent from blocking the exit during an evacuation
In an evacuation do you have to asses the conditions both inside and outside the aircraft?
Yes
Can you use the flight deck windows to evacuate yourself if necessary?
Yes
Under what conditions would we redirect passengers to other exits?
Exit blocked by smoke, water or debris
Water landing
Congestion
Will an exit always be usable?
No
What is the ground signal V for?
Immediate assistance
