Pre-Flight Checks

Question 1

When during a pre-flight check, FA notices a missing manual. Must be mentioned in the cabin logbook. The missing manual must be replaced when?

Answer 1

At the first Canadian base.

Question 2

What is the pre-flight check of a flashlight

Answer 2

1- Flashes every 3 seconds
2- Secured in its bracket
3- If flashed more than every 10 seconds, must be noted in cabin logbook

Question 3

What is the pre-flight check of a halon?

Answer 3

1- Secured in its bracket
2- Pin and seal intact
3- Pressure gauge in the green
4- Nozzle is free from obstruction

Question 4

How many axes on board and where are they located?

Answer 4

1 and only in the flight deck.

Question 5

What is the pre-flight check of the SH, how long does it last?

Answer 5

1- Secured in its bracket at the proper location
2- Seal is sky blue, grey or white
3- If the seal is pink it must be replaced
4- It lasts 15 minutes

Question 6

How do we operate the smoke hood (PBE)?

Answer 6

1- Break seal to access kit.
2- Tear off red band to access smoke hood.
3- Activate generator by pulling on tag marked “pull to actuate” in the direction of the arrow until tag comes off. Hold smoke hood by its opening, keeping generator away from user.
5- While bending over place SH over head chin first, stand up ensuring that the band is securely placed around forehead & that no hair, beard or clothes hinder and secure adjustment.

Question 7

83. What is the pre-flight check of an O2 cylinder?

Answer 7

1- Secured in its bracket
2- Equipped with a strap
3- Pressure gauge reads a minimum of 100 PSI
4- Tube intact with no slits attached to HI
5- Mask is attached to the tube with bayonet attachment

Question 8

What is the pre-flight check of an ELT and how long does it last?

Answer 8

1- Secured in its bracket at the proper location
2- It lasts 24 hours
3- Both need to be deployed simultaneously

Question 9

What is the pre-flight check of a lavatory?

Answer 9

• Lavatories are serviceable and sink plugs are locked open.
• Waste bin, compartments, and changing tables are opened and visually checked.
• Verify the locations of the water shut off valves.

Question 10

PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS FOR GALLEYS: Verify the locations of the water shut-off valves and________.

a) Ensure they are in the “CLOSED” position.
b) Ensure they are in the “OPEN” position.
c) Ensure they are in the “LOCKED” position.
d) Ensure they are in the “MANUAL” position.

Answer 10

b) Ensure they are in the “OPEN” position.

Question 11

AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH LIFE JACKETS RIGID BOXES: The red strap on the rigid box must always be available outside the box. If located inside the box:

a) Advise FD who will write it in the cabin log book.
b) Break the seal and pull out the strap.
c) Break the seal, pull out the strap and replace with a new seal.

Answer 11

c) Break the seal, pull out the strap and replace with a new seal.

Question 12

RESTRAINING DEVICE KIT:  the new restraining devices kit contains the following items:
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Answer 12

• White plastic handcuffs (for hands)
• Spit net
• Immobilization tape roll
• Seatbelt restraint
• Black and white nylon cuffs (for feet)
• First aid scissors

Question 13

How many RESTRAINING DEVICE kits are available on board each aircraft?

Answer 13

2 on each aircraft