May 2016 Flashcards
How would you use halon?
Carry extinguisher using carrying handle.
Twist and pull out the ring pin to break the plastic seal.
Hold upright with hand under handle and thumb on top of lever.
From distance of approx 1-2 metres, direct the nozzle towards base of fire.
Squeeze lever downward with thumb.
Spray in a sweeping side to side motion (open fires)
Spray in short bursts for contained fires.
Limitations of halon
Hold within 60 degrees of vertical.
When using on Class A fire, water must be used afterwards to remove the heat element.
Before discharging a halon in the flight deck, flight crew should put on their full face masks and set the oxygen regulators at 100% (diluter level)
What is the duration of halon?
Approx 9 seconds when used correctly
When does cabin crew member carry out a pre flight check?
Pre flight check is to be conducted at the firs sector for each crew and anytime the aircraft is left unattended or a change of aircraft.
Pre flight check of manual demo kit
Correct contents, quantity, and securely stowed
Contents of manual demo kit
One demo life jacket
One demo oxygen mask
One demo seat belt
One demo safety instruction card (correct for aircraft type)
When is manual demo kit used
Should the safety video fail, the kit is used to carry out a manual pre flight and emergency safety briefing to passengers
When does the sterile flight deck policy start on departure
Starts From final aircraft door closure and ends when fasten seat belt sign is switched off after take off.
When does sterile flight deck policy start for arrival?
Starts when fasten seat belt sign is switched on for descent and ends when the first aircraft door is opened.
What is the communication protocol during the sterile flight deck phase?
In event of an abnormal/emergency situation, cabin crew should contact the purser or CSV who will in turn contact the flight deck.
Entry into the flight deck is not permitted, except when cabin crew are requested to enter by the operating flight crew for safety related issues.
When does the no contact period start on departure?
Starts from the start of the take off roll and ends when the landing gear retracts.
(Crew incl purser shall not contact flight crew during this period)
What does door ownership mean?
Cabin crew assigned to a door has ownership for:
Arming and disarming
Preflight check
No cabin crew will
Perform these duties on behalf of another
Why is the PA for arming of the door and who makes it?
Purser PA “cabin crew prepare all doors and cross check”
What is the PA for disarming the dooor and who makes it?
Flight crew PA “cabin crew prepare all doors and crosscheck”
What are the normal door operation SOPs upon arrival?
- fasten seat belt sign must be switched off
- purser to make a PA “clear to open doors” after seat belt sign switched off.
- ground personnel will knock on the viewing window, cabin crew to acknowledge the knock by signalling with a thumbs up through door window
- door operator must have a checker present prior to opening the cabin door: operater verbally states “door disarmed”. Checker verbally states “door disarmed, clear to open door”
What is the definition of a slow decompression?
It is a slow escape of pressure which may or may not be apparent to crew or passengers. It may occur due to a failed pressurization system, a cracked window or door seal.
What are the subjective and objective signs of a slow decompression?
Objective: hissing sound in affected area
Subjective: gradual cold sensation
What are cabincrew actions during a slow decompression?
Inform the flight crew and other cabin crew members.
Move passengers away from the area. If not possible, passengers must fasten seat belts.
Use pillows and blankets to cover the leak and reduce noise level.
Monitor the area regularly.
What is the definition of a rapid decompression
It may be caused by the loss of a window, door or structural damage, allowing the cabin pressure to escape rapidly out of the cabin.
What should the cabin crew do if smoke or fumes are present in the cabin?
Move pax away from the affected area
Distribute wet towels to pax and instruct them to cover their nose and mouth, bend down at armrest level and breathe normally.
Avoid opening the flight deck door, unless absolutely necessary
What are cabin crew actions upon discovering an over fire?
Keep oven door closed to deprive fire of oxygen, as fire may self extinguish.
Switch off current.
Open oven door slowly, use a halon, close the door.
Repeat steps as necessary.
Check for secondary fires and monitor the area.
What are cabin crew actions upon discovering oven smoke?
Close oven door Switch off current Open oven door slowly to investigate Close oven door if no fire present Stand by with halon Monitor area
When fire is extinguished, what should crew actions be?
Check that no re-ignition is possible. All burnt non electrical material should be thoroughly soaked. Use water from galley, coffee, tea, carbonated, non alcoholic beverages.
What colour are the girt bars when the B777 door is armed/disarmed
Armed: yellow
Disarmed: black
What is the pre flight check for the B777 doors?
EPAS pressure gauge needle must be in the green zone.
The red arrow must align when the door is closed.
(If the arrow is not aligned, the EPAS has been manually deactivated and the door is not ready for flight)
The door slide raft pressure gauge needle must be in the green zone.
Steps to disconnect slide raft (b777)
Lift the flap.
Pull the white release handle.
Cut the mooring line.
Should the slide raft fail to inflate automatically, what would you do? (B777 - LR1245)
Pull the red manual inflation handle located of RHS of gift bar.
If it does not inflate, physically block the exit and redirect passengers to the nearest usable exit.
During an emergency, if an evacuation is required, where would you find he evacuation command switches?
In the flight deck
On the crews with panel at each cabin crew station
When the system is activated, what are the audio, visual indications that you would see in the cabin?
The following indications are observed at all station CSPs:
Flashing red light
Pulsating audio signal
How can the evacuation horn be silenced?
From the Horn Shut Off:
Silenced the EVAC born at that station only.
Illuminates at the station were the horn is silenced.
Note: in a smoke filled cabin, consideration should be given to not resetting the system as the evacuation horn may assist in directing passengers to the exits.
Where can the evacuation system be reset from?
The system can be reset only from the station that initiated the evacuation signal.
Who does the pre flight check for the lavatory ionization/photoelectric smoke detector and what is the pre flight check? (B777)
Done by cabin crew.
Pre flight check: green steady power indicator light is ON
What is the pre flight check of the lavatory fire extinguisher?
Push the waste bin flap cover down.
Ensure the dots on the temperature indicator are grey in colour.
When the extinguisher is discharged, what are the indications that you would observe? (B777)
Grey dots on the indicator turn black when exposed to high temperatures.
Colour of the nozzle tips change to an aluminum colour if the extinguisher is discharged.
When either smoke detector is activated, what are the audio and visual indications that you would observe in the cabin?
1) red alarm indicator light in the smoke detector illuminates.
2) alarm horn ON inside the lavatory.
3) flashing Amber lavatory call light on the MCL closest to the affected lavatory
4) flashing Amber lavatory call indicator light/reset switch above the lavatory door.
5) a continuous chime sounds in the cabin near the affected lavatory
6) a SMOKE DETECTED window is displayed on the CACP indicating the affected lavatory. Pushing the CLeAR button removes the window. A SMOKE DETECTED message remains in the lower LHS of the screen in red text
7) a lavatory smoke EICAS message is displayed in the flight deck
What is the pre flight check of the ELT? (B777
Correct qty and securely stowed.
Switch in AUTO position.
Ensure antenna is footed.
Describe the operations of the ELT on land (b777)
Remove the locking pin from the bracket assembly.
Remove the ELT from Ts mounting bracket.
Erect the antenna.
Pull the toggle switch up and move it to the “ON” position.
Place the ELT vertical in a high area, free from instruction
Describe the operations of the ELT on water, and how long would it transmit a signal for?
Pull toggle switch up and move it to the ON position.
Attach to the slide raft using the lanyard.
Place in water and allow it i float.
The visual and audio indicators will confirm ELT activation.
The high energy battery has a duration of greater than 48 hours.
Where are the ELT/ADT located on this aircraft? (B777)
B777-300: L1 and L5
B777-200: L1 and L4
What is the pre flight check for the AdT 406s (a380)
Correct qty and securely stowed
Switched to ARMED position
Ensure antenna is fitted
Where are the adt 406s located?
ML5 and UL1
How would you remove an ADT 406s from its brackets in order to take it with you off the aircraft?
Unfasten the Velcro strap securing the ADT to the mountain bracket.
Pull firmly on the ADT to break the metallic strap at the AIM (activation identification module) side.
Remove the ADT from its mounting bracket, the antenna is spring loaded and will deploy automatically.
What is the operation f the ADT 406s on land?
Pull the toggle switch up and move it to the ON position.
An automatic self test is performed and the ADT is in a waiting position for about 30 seconds. This state is displayed by a flashing indicator light. This delay avoids inadvertent activation.
Place the ADT vertical in a high area, free from obstruction.
What is the pre flight check of the fire sock? (A380)
Correct quantity and securely stowed.
Seal intact or the tamper indicator in place.
Where are the fire socks
Located on a380?
Flight deck, ML2 & UL2
What is the pre flight check of the fire protective gloves
Correct qty and securely stowed.
Where are the fire protective gloves located on the A380v
Flight deck, ML2, ML4, UL1, UL3
What is the pre flight check of the a380 cabin door?
Door owner to ensure that door is disarmed and the safety pin is in place with the flag in good condition.
The doors and slides status shall be pre flight checked by the purser from the FAP.
When will the slide armed light illuminate on the a389 door?
sLIDE ARMED light illuminates white and steady when:
The door is in the armed position
The door control handle is lifted
When will the cabin door buzzer activate
When the cabin pressure light flashes red, and the door control handle is lifted farther than 3 degrees.
How do you disconnect an upper deck slide from the aircraft?
Lift the flap.
Remove the slide raft release handle from the pouch.
Pull the release handle. (The pulling force needed is 40kg. May require assistance from raft occupants)
Cut the mooring line (safety knife is in the pouch located at the door sill end of the slide raft)
What actions would you take if the slide raft does not inflate automatically?
Press the MIo (when it illuminates red).
Must only press it if the slide is not inflated but is fully deployed.
What will you do if a slide raft becomes deflated during an evacuation?
The deflated slide raft can be used as an apron slide.
How do you disconnect the main deck slide raft in a ditching?
Lift the flap.
Pull the white release handle.
Cut the mooring line.
(A safety knife is located in a pouch on the upper chamber on the right hand side of the slide raft)
Where is the upper deck survival kit located?
In the upper deck door lining.
Protected by a quick release cover, which can be removed easily.
When do the emergency lights come on automatically? (A380)
All emergency lights will
Illuminate automatically in case of an essential power failure provided that:
The flight deck switch is in the ARM position.
Te cabin switch is in OFF position.
If the emergency lights fail to come on automatically, where can you manually activate the emergency lights?
Can be manually activated from the flight deck and the FAP switches.
What is te duration of the emergency lights?
Approx ten minutes
When will the emergency lights illuminate on the slide rafts?
The slide rafts and escape slides are equipped with an integral lighting system provided along the longitudinal
Tubes and across the bottom of the slide which will illuminate upon deployment.
Where are the evacuation command switched on the a380?
The flight deck overhead control panel.
The cabin FAP at ml1 or ul1.
(Pressing on fap initiates a buzzer in flight deck with no indications in the cabin)
When the system is activated, what are the audio/visual indications in the cabin?
EVAC signal sounds throughout the cabin via loudspeakers.
EVAC reset hard key flashes red on all FAPs and mini FAPs.
The red indicator light flashes and the message !evacuation! Is displayed on all AIPs.
Where can the evacuation be cancelled from? (A380)
The EVAC signalling command can be cancelled from the flight deck command switch.