Module 11.7 Equipment & furnishings Flashcards
Where is an aircraft emergency equipment specification derived from?
Certification Specifications
Life jackets are equipped with what too inflate them when activated?
CO2 bottle
Life jackets should have what?
- Inflation tube
- Light
- Whistle
Life jackets have what that means it needs regular servicing intervals?
Expiry date
What may be worn by cabin crew in the event of a fire on-board?
Smoke hood
An aircraft over 9 seats must have what?
Crash axes
Aircraft over 200 seats should have what?
2 crash axes
What is the only Maintenance task required for crash axes?
Ensure they are present
The number of first aid kits varies with what?
Number of passenger seats installed in the aircraft
First aid kits should only be used within what?
The expiry date
What aircraft require megaphones?
- 61 or more require 1
- 200 or more require 2
Where are escape slides found?
Each MED and emergency hatches
If the door is opened from the outside will the slide deploy?
No it will not
What is a basic flight deck escape system?
Rope attached to the structure with spaced knots to help control the rate of descent
How does an inertial reel system work for flight crew escape?
Crew holds handle and they descend at a controlled speed
What bar attaches the slide to the door sill area?
Girt bar
Captains and first officers have what type of seat belt?
5 point harness
What is incorporated into the shoulder harness to allow movement?
Inertial reel system (like a car)
How is the flight deck seat controlled?
Electronically with a mechanical override
What should be looked for in routine Maintenance checks on a seat?
- Inspect straps for cuts, damage or contamination
- Operation of inertial reel
- Correct locking of seat rail
How many points is the observer seat harness?
4 point