Main Cabin door Exits drills

Question 1

Main Cabin Door Exit Pre-Flight Check:
Scenario: “ what is the pre-flight check of a main cabin door exit?”

Answer 1

Action( verbally state & physically point out):

1. Overall condition of exit and viewing window
2. All placards are in good condition and readable.
3. The slide arm lever is in the disarmed position
4. Safety pin inserted and locked in the pinhole
5. The red flag is present and in good condition
6. The slide pressure gauge needle is in green

Question 2

Normal Door Operation: ARM
Scenario: “You are the lead F/A. Please arm the door”

Answer 2

Action:
1. Locked (VERIFY door Locking indicator)
2. Look (viewing window is safe )
3. Pin ( remove )
4. Lever ( push down)
5. Pin ( let it go)
6. Check the door is armed in 3 places (FAP L1 door, door placard letters are aligned, & indicator window shows ARMED)

Question 3

Normal Door Operation: DISARM
Scenario: “You are the lead F/A. The aircraft has blocked in, & the fasten seatbelt sign has been turned off. Please disarm the door”

Answer 3

1. Pin ( hold it )
2. Lever (up)
3. Pin (insert into pinhole )
4. Check the door is disarmed in 3 places (FAP, Letters no longer aligned, the indicator window show’s DISARMED)

Question 4

Normal Door Operation: Open
Scenario: “There was a diversion to a Non-Spirit City. You are the lead F/A, & you will have to open the door. Please open the door.”

Answer 4

1. Obtain permission from Capt.
2. Check the door is disarmed in 3 places (FAP, letters placarded, the indicator window)
3. Look (viewing window) for obstructions
4. Secure self to handle (jack)
5. Lift handle (3-4 degrees)
6. Slide-armed indicator not illuminated
7. Continue lifting handle
8. Push the door until clicks with gust lock

Question 5

Normal Door Operation: Close
Scenario: “Following a diversion to a Non-Spirit City, You are now ready to leave; Please close the door for departure.”

Answer 5

Action:
• Obtain flight crew permission to close the door (verbally state)
• Secure self by holding on with one hand to one of the fuselage assist handles affixed to the aircraft fuselage.
• Press the gust lock release button.
• While remaining secured to a fuselage assist handle, guide the door inward using either the door assist handle or door support arm.
• When the door is almost closed, while remaining secured to a fuselage assist handle with one hand, use the door assist handle with the other hand & pull the door into the door frame (if the door support arm was used to pull the door inward, you must release door support arm & grasp door assist handle.)

When the door is completely pulled into its frame:
• Release the fuselage assist handle
• Continue to hold the door assist handle & hold the door into the frame
• Grasp the door control handle & pull it firmly down to the fully closed position.

Ensure the door is fully locked by checking the door locking indicator displays LOCKED (Must verbally state & physically point out, if necessary, use a flashlight)