In-Flight Emergencies and Crash Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
Engine failure/fire/RPG in tail boom, land:
A
immediately
2
Q
low transmission pressure/chip light, land
A
ASAP
3
Q
non-emergent check, land
A
as soon as practical
4
Q
Pre-Crash Sequence
A
Lay patient flat
turn off any oxygen
assume crash position
5
Q
Crash position
A
seat belt secured sit up straight helmet strap tight, visor down knees together, feet 6" apart flat on floor arms crossed on chest chin to chest
6
Q
Post-crash sequence
A
turn off in order: throttle, fuel, battery
exit aircraft
assemble at 12 o’clock position
begin shelter, fire, water, signal (not same as military)
7
Q
ELT
A
Emergency Locator Transmitter
8
Q
Self-activates during crash sequence at 4Gs, but can be manually activated
A
ELT
9
Q
Transmit frequency of ELT
A
121.5 MHz
10
Q
Upgraded transmit frequency is
A
406 MHz (satellite)
11
Q
The ELT is what generates the constant, repeating alarm over your headset when you get near a
A
crash site to perform a rescue
