Normal procedures exam Flashcards
What does NITS stand for?
Nature
Intentions
Time
Special
Who always gets the NITTS briefing from the FCM?
The SCCM or nearest CCM
What are the two options when delivering a NITTS brief from the SCCM to the CCM?
Gather the team as a whole in one brief
One brief in FWD and AFT galleys
Who will tell the passengers about the prepared emergency first?
The commander or the SCCM over a PA
When do the CCM do a demo to brief the passengers?
After they have heard the PA
What is an ABP?
Able bodied person
How many ABPs are per each door exit?
2
What must passengers and CCM take off before landing?
Any sharp objects, heels and rubber souled shoes
In what situation would passengers need help with putting on lifejackets?
When ditching
How do we check that passengers know the correct brace position and their nearest exit?
Walk down the cabin asking a passenger every 2/3 rows
If not ditching what extra clothing should SCCM/CCM put on?
High vis jacket
After everything is done in the cabin what will the SCCM say to the FCM and how?
Cabin secure and face to face if they are able to do so if not this will be done over the phone
At 1500-500 ft (1-2 mins before landing) what command will the FCM give to cabin crew?
Crew stations Crew stations
What will the FCM say to the CCM 500ft (10-20 secs) before landing?
Brace Brace
What do CCM shout to passengers after they have been told to brace?
Heads down heads down
What type of landing has
Warning given
Time to prepare cabin and organise passengers
Prepared
What type of landing has
No warning
Spontaneous
Unprepared
How many times will the alert call chime?
3
What pitch of chimes is the emergency alarm?
High lo
What colour is the emergency flashing light ?
Red/pink
What do CCMs do when the alert call goes off?
Pick up nearest handset and state door number unless you can see something happening
In what order do CCMs say their door numbers over the phone when the emergency alarm goes off?
Back to front left to right
How long will the SCCM wait for the FCW to make a PA after landing in a planned emergency?
20 seconds
If the pilots don’t say anything what will the SCCM do?
Press the alert call button
What will the FCM say over the PA if he wants everyone to evacuate?
Cabin crew evacuate evacuate
What will the FCM say on the PA if everything is normal once landed?
Cabin crew normal operations normal operations
What will the FCM say if the alert call isn’t working?
Cabin crew flight deck flight deck
What are the 5 conditions when to evacuate?
1.Dense smoke can’t speak to the FCM
Inextinguishable fire
Ditched
Unusual attitude or angle
Broken up plane
What is a dried up exit?
An exit no passengers are going to
What is a exit bypass?
Going past a useable exit to use another useable exit
If their is a fire where should passengers and CCMs stand?
Upwind
What will the FCM say when there is a decompression?
Cabin crew rapid decent rapid decent
What’s it called when there is too little oxygen in the body?
Hypoxia
What should you always do if oxygen masks drop?
Put them on straight away
What should you do if passengers are struggling\ collapse when a decompression happens?
Leave them
What will the FCM say when it’s safe to move after a decompression?
Cabin crew flight deck flight deck
How long do oxygen masks last?
12-25mins
What will a FCM typically do with a SCCM and what will the SCCM have to tell them?
A NITTS briefing and what is happening in the cabin
When a plane goes missing what is the period called when it is lost for 30mins?
The uncertainty phase
What is the phase called when a plane is missing for 1 hour?
The alert phase
What is the phase called when the ETA has passed for a missing plane?
The distress phase
What are the two basic needs of survival training ?
Will to survive
Knowledge
What are the 4 categories for survival training?
Protection
Location
Water
Food
How long can we go without water for in a hot and cold climate?
Hot 3 days
Cold 11 days
How long can we survive with out food for?
2-3 weeks
What is in the triangle of combustion?
Oxygen
Heat
Fuel
What materials are a class A fire?
Organic solid materials such as wood/ paper
What materials are class B fires?
Flammable liquids
What materials are class C fires?
Flammable gases
What materials are class E fires?
Electrical fires
What materials are class D fires?
Combustible metals
What category of fire can the extinguishers on board NOT put out?
Class D
What is the main principle of putting out a fire?
Take one element away from the triangle
What are the pre departure checks for a BCF?
ALF
Red disc intact
How long does a BCF extinguisher last?
12-14 secs
What is the range of a BCF extinguisher?
1.5-2 meters
What are the pre departure checks for a 2BTP extinguisher?
ALF
pressure gauge in Green band
Safety pin installed
Seal intact
What motion should you use a fire extinguisher in?
A sweeping motion
How long does a 2BTP last?
8 to 10 secs
How long does a PBE last?
Minimum 15 mins
How many PBEs are on a aircraft?
One under every jump seat
How do you start a PBE?
Pull toggle down
How hot can a PED kit protect up to?
1000 degrees
When do we leave a PED in a PED kit for?
Until it can be disposed of on the ground
What colour do discs turn on a TIP when it has been activated?
Black
At what temp will an automatic fire extinguisher go off?
78 degrees
What are the 3 roles of a fire fighting team in the air?
Fire fighter
Communicator
Assistant