High risk areas

Question 1

List the high risk areas of an aircraft:

Answer 1

• Toilets
• Cabin
• Hatbin
• Galley
• Oven
• APU

Question 2

How often must CC check the toilet cubicles?

Answer 2

Every 20 minutes

Question 3

When checking the toilets what should the CC ensure?

Answer 3

• They are kept clean and tidy
• Waste bins are not overflowing + lids are closed
• Check toilet flush and vacuum cut out when necessary (prevents overheating)
• No smoke is present
• Smoke detectors have not been tampered with

Question 4

What two types of warning does an aircraft smoke detector present?

Answer 4

Audible warning - High tone chime throughout CABIN
Visual warning - Red fire light will illuminate

Question 5

Prior to departure the smoke detectors should be checked, ensuring:

Answer 5

• Green power indicator is illuminated
• Nothing is blocking the detector

Question 6

What should CC do throughout the cabin to reduce fire risk?

Answer 6

• Maintain surveillance of all floor areas
• Ensure nothing is deposited where it may become a fire hazard.
• Maintain surveillance of the seat rows and lower side wall of the cabin, items may ignite in these areas unnoticeably.

Question 7

What may trigger a fire in the hatbox?

Answer 7

• Electrical wiring in the PSU
• Live electrical components in the stowage

Question 8

A fire in the hatbin must be treated as?

Answer 8

An electrical fire

Question 9

Why should CC monitor the PSU?

Answer 9

Dripping condensation or faulty reading lights may cause passengers to insert tissue into vents, posing a fire hazard.

Question 10

How often must CC check the galley?

Answer 10

Every 20 minutes

Question 11

When checking the galley what should CC ensure?

Answer 11

• The area is kept clean and tidy
• Waste bins are not overflowing + lids are closed
• Check gash bags in each galley
• Check contents of oven before turning on, ensure no dry ice packaging is present.

Question 12

If CC are using the oven for their own use, what should they ensure?

Answer 12

• Use oven bags
• Maintain constant watch and ensure oven insert trays are free of grease and spilled food
• No obstructions to ac grilles, could cause overheating
• Ensure you know the location of circuit breakers

Question 13

For what equipment are the circuit breakers in place for?

Answer 13

Galley work light
Water boiler
Ovens

Question 14

Where are the circuit breakers located?

Answer 14

Both in the forward and rear galley, within the vicinity of the relevant equipment.

Question 15

What should you do if a circuit breaker trips?

Answer 15

DO NOT RESET
Inform no.1 and captain immediately

Question 16

How will you know if a circuit has tripped?

Answer 16

White rim will be displayed

Question 17

What does the circuit breaker do in an emergency situation?

Answer 17

Associated circuit breaker is pulled to cut electrical power to the relevant equipment. This removes the heat from the fire to help extinguish it.

Question 18

What is the procedure for an APU fire on the ground?

Answer 18

CC will be informed immediately by flight crew or engineers, evacuation of passengers may be necessary.