F70/100 EPs Flashcards
What are the three situation types?
- Emergency
- Unlawful Interference
- Non-Normal
What is the definition of an Emergency and give an example?
An aircraft and/or its occupants/cargo are subject to grave and imminent danger. Prompt coordinated action is required. E.g. cabin fire, rapid depressurisation.
What is the definition of an unlawful interference and give an example?
The danger posed is caused by one or more people wishing to sabotage/interfere with the aircraft and/or its occupants/cargo. E.g. bomb threat, hijack.
What is the definition of a non-normal and give an example?
A situation that may prevent an aircraft from being operated in the usual manner due to a system failure or other unusual event. E.g. gradual depressurisation, RTO, spillage/leakage of DGs.
What are the four landing types?
- Normal landing
- Non-normal landing
- Forced landing
- Ditching
What is the definition of a forced landing?
The unavoidable landing of an aircraft on the ground (either at or away from an airport).
What is the definition of a ditching?
The unavoidable landing of an aircraft on the water.
What are the two evacuation types?
- Unprepared
* Prepared
What is the definition of an unprepared evacuation?
Where there is no time to perform the cabin preparation procedure before initiating a passenger evacuation.
What is the definition of a prepared evacuation?
When there is sufficient time to perform the cabin preparation procedure before initiating a passenger evacuation.
What is the primary method the Captain will summons the Cabin Manager to the flight deck in an emergency?
PA – “This is the Captain, Cabin Manager report to the flight deck immediately”
What is the primary method the Captain will advise the cabin to brace for impact?
PA – “This is the Captain, Brace, Brace”
How long before impact will the Captain give the brace signal?
Approximately 30 seconds (300ft AGL)
What is the primary method the Captain will advise the cabin that an evacuation is necessary?
PA – “This is the Captain, Evacuate, Evacuate”
What is the primary method the Captain will advise Cabin Crew that an emergency descent is imminent?
PA – “This is the Captain, Emergency Descent”
What is the primary method the Captain will advise Cabin Crew that is safe to commence follow up procedures after an emergency descent?
PA – “This is the Captain, oxygen is no longer required”
What is the primary method the Captain will advise Cabin Crew that an evacuation is unlikely?
PA – “This is the Captain, everyone remain seated”
What is the primary method the Captain will advise Cabin Crew that an evacuation is likely?
PA – “This is the Captain, Cabin Crew to your stations”
What is the primary method the Captain will advise Cabin Crew that an evacuation is unnecessary?
PA – “Cabin Crew stand down, Cabin Crew stand down”
What is the secondary method to summons the Cabin Manager to the flight deck in an emergency and how many chimes will this produce in the cabin?
- F100 – Group 1: Depress the cabin call button 3 times producing 3 single high chimes
- F100 – Group 2: Depress the cabin call button 3 times producing 3 single high-low chimes
- F70 – Depress the cabin call button 3 times producing 3 single high-low chimes
What is the secondary method to advise the cabin to brace for impact and how many chimes will this produce in the cabin?
Cycle Fasten Seatbelt signs selector 3 times producing 6 single high chimes
What is the secondary method to advise Cabin Crew to evacuate and how many chimes will this produce in the cabin?
Cycle Fasten Seatbelt signs selector 3 times producing 6 single high chimes
Describe the difference between the secondary method to brace for impact and evacuate, by the position of the aircraft?
If the signal is heard when the aircraft is in-flight or moving on the ground, the Cabin Crew must assume it is the brace signal.
If the signal is heard while stationary on the ground, the Cabin Crew must assume it is the evacuation signal.
Is the agent of the portable fire extinguisher toxic?
No, however the fumes it produces when mixed with smoke can become toxic. The extinguishing agent gives off an acrid odour and can cause eye and nose irritation.
What are the precautions when using a portable fire extinguisher? (x5)
- Avoid getting too close to flammable liquid fires
- For electrical fires, do not allow any part of the extinguisher to make contact with lives wires
- Avoid inhaling the extinguishing agent and use a PBE whenever possible
- Before discharging on the flight deck, oxygen masks (100%) and smoke goggles should be donned
- High concentrations of extinguishing agent can result in dizziness, impaired concentration and coordination`
What is the pre-flight serviceability check for the portable fire extinguisher?
Quell/Chubb fire extinguisher – • The red disc reads FULL (not EMPTY) H3R fire extinguisher - • Pressure gauge is in the green range • Lock pin is in place and temper evident seal in tact
What is the operation of a Quell/Chubb portable fire extinguisher?
- Hold the fire extinguisher upright by the operating handle
- Push up the red catch
- Ensure the nozzle is facing the direction of the fire and squeeze the operating handle hard with the palm of the hand
- After use, return the fire extinguisher to original stowage and secure
What is the operation of a H3R portable fire extinguisher?
- Hold the fire extinguisher upright
- Pull the ring lock pin, breaking the tamper evident seal
- Ensure the nozzle is facing the direction of the fire and squeeze the operating handles together to discharge the fire extinguisher
- After use, return the fire extinguisher to original stowage and secure
What is the duration and range of the portable fire extinguisher?
Quell/Chubb fire extinguisher –
Approximately 10 seconds duration
Range of approximately 2 metres
H3R fire extinguisher -
Approximately 10 seconds duration
Range of approximately 4 metres
What are the pre-flight serviceability checks for the PBEs?
Scott PBE –
• Ensure the moisture strip in the inspection window is blue (it may fade to white/grey and remain serviceable, however if it is pink it is not serviceable)
Essex PBE –
• Tamper evident seal in tact
• Humidity indicator is blue
What colour in the inspection window indicates that the Scott PBE is unserviceable?
Pink
What is the duration of all PBE types?
15 minutes
How do you operate the Scott PBE?
- Remove unit from case
- Tear off red pull strip and remove unit from bag
- Pull out actuation ring and listen for gas flow (do not use if you cannot hear gas flow)
- Bend forward, grasp hole in neck seal with thumbs, insert chin into hole and pull hood across face and over head
- Pull hood down until headband firmly engages with forehead
- Ensure all clothing, jewellery and hair is clear of the neck seal
- When gas flow noise stops, immediately move to a non-hazardous area and remove by inserting both hands under the neck seal beneath the chin and easing the hood up and over the head (clear of the face)
- Brush hair with hands to break down oxygen build up
How do you operate the Essex PBE?
- Grasp the red strap attached to the lid and pull sharply to break the tamper evident seal
- Grasp the yellow nylon strap and pull the PBE from the bracket to remove the unit from the stowage container
- Grasp the pouch in one hand at either of the small red grip tabs located on each side, and with the other hand grasp the red tear strip and tear across the pouch in the direction of the arrows
- Position the front of the hood so that you see only the metalized area
- Unfold the hood far enough to reveal the oxygen cylinders
- Grasp both cylinders securely with one hand
- Grasp the ball/cord with the other hand and pull sharply – the cords/levers should separate completely from the PBE
- Place both hands inside the neck seal opening with palms facing each other, and stretch the neck seal open
- Guide the PBE over the back of the head and down over the face
- Ensure all clothing, jewellery and hair is clear of the neck seal
- When PBE deflates to the point where it touches the wearers head/face, or when the red light on the End-of-Service Indicator flashes, immediately move to a non-hazardous area and remove by inserting both hands under the neck seal beneath the chin and easing the hood up and over the head (clear of the face)
- Brush hair with hands to break down oxygen build up
Where would you place the PBE once you have finished with it?
In a safe, dry place, away from heat, fire and water, e.g. valet cupboard, OVHD locker. Ask the Captain.
What is the pre-flight serviceability check for the cabin oxygen bottle?
- Minimum pressure of 1500psi (during a lengthy ground stop on a cold day, a serviceable fully charged cylinder may indicate just below)
- Dust covers are in position
What is the operation of a cabin oxygen bottle, 4 points?
- Remove dust cover from the outlet to be used
- Insert the metal connector of the transparent oxygen tube into the required (HI/LO) flow outlet
- Turn the ON/OFF regulator valve fully counter clockwise
- Ensure oxygen is flowing by checking that the flow indicator has expanded on the re-breather bag
Name the precautions/guidelines to be considered when using cabin oxygen bottles: (x8)
- Leave 50psi of oxygen in the cylinder
- Avoid bumping/dropping the cylinder
- HI flow for adults/CC
- LO flow for children <5yo
- Do not permit oxygen to flow onto oil/grease
- Wipe any heavy make-up or grease from the person’s face (if time permits)
- Do not use oxygen near an open flame
- No ignition sources within 4 metres of oxygen equipment
What is the duration of a cabin oxygen bottle?
High flow rate for one person - 50 minutes
Low flow rate for one person - 100 minute
Both outlets operating at the same time - 33 minutes
What do you do with the used oxygen mask?
Place in an airsickness bag in FWD galley, and notify Captain to make the appropriate entry in the ML.
What must you check if oxygen fails to flow into the oxygen mask?
- Connections
* Bottle contents
What is the pre-flight serviceability check of a crew or spare adult/infant lifejackets?
Correct number and location in flight deck (pilot responsibility) and at CC stations and spares (cabin crew responsibility)
How would you fit an infant life jacket?
- Tear open the plastic bag containing the life jacket
- Remove and unroll the life jacket
- Ensure the battery is facing outwards
- Place over the infant’s head
- Place the harness strap between the infant’s legs and pull to tighten
- Pass the body belt around the infant’s waist, secure with the buckle at the front and tighten by pulling on the strap
- Tuck any excess ends underneath life jacket
How would you fit an adult life jacket?
- Tear open the plastic bag containing the life jacket
- Remove and unroll the life jacket
- Ensure the battery is facing outwards (light in left hand)
- Put head through the opening
- Tighten around the waist by securing the buckle at the front and pulling on the strap
How many infant life jackets are carried in the cabin?
F100 – 12, located in OVHD locker mid cabin RHS
F70 – 9, located in OVHD locker mid cabin RHS
How many spare adult life jackets are carried in the cabin?
F100 – 6 spares, located in OVHD locker mid cabin RHS
F70 – 5 spares, located in OVHD locker mid cabin RHS
Name the precautions/guidelines to be considered for life jackets: (x3)
- Do not inflate inside an aircraft (infant life jackets may be inflated just prior to evacuation)
- The infant tether line must only be attached to the adult after landing
- The infant life jacket toggles must only be pulled one at a time while holding the chambers at the top of the infant life jacket
What is the operation of the Flexicuffs?
- Set up by inserting the ends of the Flexicuff through the slots marked “insert here” on the flat side of the Flexicuffs
- With the offender’s hands behind their back, place the loop over one wrist and then the other wrist, and pull to tighten for a firm fit
- Cut excess ends with the cutter to prevent over tightening
- Continually check the offender to make sure the Flexicuff is not cutting off circulation
What is the operation of the cutter?
- Pull the handles down from their locked position and spread the handles as wide as possible
- Grasp the top handle on the closed side of the hook
- Hook the blade around the strap of the Flexicuff
- Ensure the Flexicuff is inserted as far as possible in the base of the hook
- Grasp the bottom handle and squeeze both handles together to cut
What is the pre-flight serviceability check of the PLB (MT410G) radio beacon?
Correct number and location (1 behind Captain’s seat, if carried and 1 with each life raft)
What is the duration of the PLB (MT410G) radio beacon?
> 24 hours at -20˚c, and longer at higher ambient temperatures
How do you deactivate the PLB (MT410G) radio beacon?
- Using the key (attached to the lanyard) depress the antenna latch
- Swing the antenna fully down 180˚
- Re-wrap the antenna around the groove on the unit back (the PLB is now off)
When would you most likely use a megaphone?
- PA system has failed
- To assist in crowd control after an evacuation
- To assist with passenger control on the ground, e.g. during a bomb threat
What is the precaution when using a megaphone?
Do not place the outlet close to a person
What is the pre-flight serviceability check of the megaphone?
• Squeeze megaphone handle momentarily and ensure an audible ‘click’ is present
What is the operation of the megaphone?
- Hold megaphone with one hand with the microphone as close as possible to your mouth (lips should be placed in contact with the microphone housing)
- Squeeze handle and hold while speaking into the microphone
- Adjust volume level control knob to a suitable level
What is the pre-flight serviceability check of a crash axe?
• Correct number and location (1 – bulkhead behind FO seat)
When would you use a crash axe?
- As an aid while fighting fires to pry a panel away if the fire source is difficult to locate
- To deal with physical obstructions in the event of a crash
- As a basic survival aid in a remote area
What is the weight of the 46 man life raft?
44kg
What is the weight of the 10 man life raft?
27kg
What is the inflation time of life rafts?
Within 15 seconds
What is the maximum capacity of life rafts with a 50% overload?
46 man life raft – 69 people
10 man life raft – 15 people
What is a precaution when launching life rafts?
Life rafts must be in the water and clear of the front of the wing prior to inflation
What is the pre-flight check serviceability for the life rafts?
46 man life rafts –
• Stowed on top of each other in the row immediately preceding the emergency exit row on the RHS of the aircraft
• Upper life raft with inflation line facing the aisle
• Lower life raft with inflation line facing the fuselage
10 man life rafts –
• Stowed at the emergency window exits in the OVHD lockers on the LHS and RHS of the aircraft
• Also may be stowed in row 2 OVHD lockers
What is the recommended procedure to position the life rafts ready for launching?
- Remove life rafts from stowage
- Check outside conditions for fire/smoke/high water levels/obstructions
- Open usable exits
- Unlatch the 3 buckles holding the life rafts in position
- Remove cover and seat cushions
45 man life raft:
o With the assistance of ABPs, remove life rafts
o Place upper raft in first left-hand emergency window exit row
o Place lower raft in first right-hand emergency window exit row
10 man life raft:
o With the assistance of ABPs, remove life rafts from OVHD locker
o Place life rafts at mid cabin OVHD lockers directly underneath into emergency window exit row
How do you attach a life raft to the aircraft prior to launching?
- 46 man life raft – Fasten the seatbelt nearest the exit and pass the inflation line through the belt and clip it back onto itself
- 10 man life raft – Pass the seatbelt nearest the exit through the inflation line loop and fasten
- Alternatively – Attach inflation line to the leg of a passenger seat
What action is taken to inflate a life raft?
Pull firmly on the inflation line twice