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
What is the ground signal X for?
Medical assistance
What is the priority of Crash Fire and Rescue? (CFR)
Ensure aircraft exits are clear from fire and debris
What are you waiting for before opening exits during an emergency evacuation?
The plane to come to a complete stop and the engines to turn off.
If I assess my door and if is safe and usable, does that mean it will always be usable?
No conditions could change at any time.
What is your most important survival resource?
A positive attitude.
What do you do if it is too dangerous to stay on board? (Smoke too thick, fire too hot, water too deep)
Get out. Don’t grab equipment.
What are the 2 fundamentals of survival?
Water and body temperature.
What are the escape route commands for Over Wing exits?
YOU, TAKE THIS ROPE.
ATTACH IT TO THE RING ON THE WING.
When you are assessing your exit doors what are you looking for outside?
Fire, water, smoke or debris.
What are the post evacuation duties for land?
Move upwind from the aircraft
Gather together
Passenger headcount
Crew don’t talk to media
What does STOP mean?
Stop
Take a breath
Observe
Plan
