Pre-Flight Equipment Checks Flashcards
What are the 3 checks which apply to all equipment?
1- Quantity
2- Stowage
3- Security
Where are any discrepancies/suspicious items logged?
The Cabin Defect Log (CDL)
What are the 4 categories of equipment ?
1- General
2- Fire Equipment
3- Emergency
4-Oxygen and the first aid kit
C1: I/ESB purpose?
To extend the length of a non-airbag seatbelt to fit a person of extra large stature OR to secure lapheld infants
C1: AESB purpose?
To extend the length of an airbag seatbelt to fit a person of extra large stature
C1: MRT purpose?
AIRBUS ONLY:
Swivel pin- to manually open oxygen container in the PSUs in the cabin and at the crew rest bunks.
Flat end- A330 only- to release the doorstop on the PSU to indicate the quantity of masks available. If used doorstops must be restored before departure; otherwise, oxygen masks will not drop automatically in a decompression.
C1: DEMO (safety demonstration kit) purpose?
Required when a manual or emergency demonstration is conducted.
What are the additional pre-flight checks for DEMO?
Check each kit contains the following items:
1- Safety card
2- Demo life jacket
3- Demo oxygen mask
4- A330/B787 Upperclass- 1xl ESBand 1x AESB
5- A350 Upperclass- 1x Demo J 3-Point seatbelt, 1x I/ESB and 1x J extension seatbelt.
5- premium and economy- 2x I/ESB
6- infant life jacket (pouch must not be damaged)
C2: Firefighting Enterprises (FX) additional pre-flight checks?
The red disk is intact and visible
C2: Kiddie Aerospace (FX) additional pre-flight checks?
The ring pin is in place and the pressure gauge is in the green section
C2: Hafex (FX) additional pre-flight checks?
Ring pin is in place and pressure gauge is in the green section
What is the duration of all FX?
Approximately 15 seconds
What fire types can all 3 FX be used on?
All types of fire
C2: B787 Oxycrew additional pre-flight checks?
The container is sealed and the indicator is not broken.
C2: A350/A339 Slimline Oxycrew additional pre-flight checks?
The container is sealed and the indicator is green
C2: A333 Air Liquide additional pre-flight checks?
Container is sealed and indicator is green
C2: How long can all smoke hoods be used?
15 minutes
C2: What is the purpose of all smokehoods?
Smoke hoods are self contained breathing apparatus, they provide protection even at extreme temperatures.
C2: Crash axe purpose?
To cut through obstructions, or lever off panels in order to gain access to the source of a fire.
C2: Fire gloves purpose?
To protect hands when handling hot (not burning) debris during fire fighting.
C2: Fire containment bag additional pre-flight checks?
The kit is sealed
C2: Fire containment bag purpose?
The CellBlock (FCB) also called LBIK, is designed to contain lithium-ion battery incidents (thermal runway) and reduce exposure to any smoke generated. The FCB is made of dry granulate recycled glass to contain PED fires.
C3: Federal Signal Corp Loudhailer additional pre-flight checks?
Press the button on the handle, if you hear a click it is operational.
C3: ACR Electronics additional pre-flight checks?
Squeeze handle a click is heard if operational.
C3: What is the purpose of a loudhailer?
For communication inside or outside the aircraft in an emergency
C3: What is the duration of both ELTs?
24 hours
C3: What is the purpose of an ELT?
To help rescue teams locate the aircraft. It can be used on land or water
C3: What is the purpose of a life jacket?
A flotation aid on water. A fully inflated life jacket can hold the weight of 2 people
C3: What is the purpose of an infant life jacket?
Flotation aids used by infants weighing up to 16kg
C3: Emergency Torch additional pre-flight check?
Press the TEST button on the bracket, a green light should illuminate.
C3: What is the duration of the emergency torch?
Minimum 30 minutes, maximum 4 hours
C3: crew tabard additional pre-flight checks?
Stowed in protective gear
C3: passenger restraint kit additional pre flight checks?
The pouch is sealed
C4: Portable oxygen additional pre-flight checks?
- Quantity indicator reads minimum 1500 psi
- Flow selector set to 4 litres per minute
- Mask attached to the bottle
- Tubing not damaged
C4: Portable oxygen duration?
If set to 4 litres per minute = 1hour and 15 mins
If set to 2 litres per minute = 2hrs and 15 min
C4: What is the purpose of portable oxygen?
For use in first aid and a decompression. A certified oxygen mask is fitted with each bottle for use in a decompression.
Two additional masks for medical use are located near each crew station
C4: First Aid Kit additional pre flight check?
The green seal is intact and in date and the contents card is present in outer pocket.
C4: First aid kit purpose?
To treat injuries in an emergency, may be used at other times with captain’s permission.
