Pre-Flight Equipment Checks Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 3 checks which apply to all equipment?

A

1- Quantity
2- Stowage
3- Security

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Where are any discrepancies/suspicious items logged?

A

The Cabin Defect Log (CDL)

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3
Q

What are the 4 categories of equipment ?

A

1- General
2- Fire Equipment
3- Emergency
4-Oxygen and the first aid kit

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4
Q

C1: I/ESB purpose?

A

To extend the length of a non-airbag seatbelt to fit a person of extra large stature OR to secure lapheld infants

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C1: AESB purpose?

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To extend the length of an airbag seatbelt to fit a person of extra large stature

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C1: MRT purpose?

A

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.

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C1: DEMO (safety demonstration kit) purpose?

A

Required when a manual or emergency demonstration is conducted.

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8
Q

What are the additional pre-flight checks for DEMO?

A

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)

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C2: Firefighting Enterprises (FX) additional pre-flight checks?

A

The red disk is intact and visible

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Q

C2: Kiddie Aerospace (FX) additional pre-flight checks?

A

The ring pin is in place and the pressure gauge is in the green section

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C2: Hafex (FX) additional pre-flight checks?

A

Ring pin is in place and pressure gauge is in the green section

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12
Q

What is the duration of all FX?

A

Approximately 15 seconds

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13
Q

What fire types can all 3 FX be used on?

A

All types of fire

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14
Q

C2: B787 Oxycrew additional pre-flight checks?

A

The container is sealed and the indicator is not broken.

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Q

C2: A350/A339 Slimline Oxycrew additional pre-flight checks?

A

The container is sealed and the indicator is green

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C2: A333 Air Liquide additional pre-flight checks?

A

Container is sealed and indicator is green

17
Q

C2: How long can all smoke hoods be used?

A

15 minutes

18
Q

C2: What is the purpose of all smokehoods?

A

Smoke hoods are self contained breathing apparatus, they provide protection even at extreme temperatures.

19
Q

C2: Crash axe purpose?

A

To cut through obstructions, or lever off panels in order to gain access to the source of a fire.

20
Q

C2: Fire gloves purpose?

A

To protect hands when handling hot (not burning) debris during fire fighting.

21
Q

C2: Fire containment bag additional pre-flight checks?

A

The kit is sealed

22
Q

C2: Fire containment bag purpose?

A

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.

23
Q

C3: Federal Signal Corp Loudhailer additional pre-flight checks?

A

Press the button on the handle, if you hear a click it is operational.

24
Q

C3: ACR Electronics additional pre-flight checks?

A

Squeeze handle a click is heard if operational.

25
Q

C3: What is the purpose of a loudhailer?

A

For communication inside or outside the aircraft in an emergency

26
Q

C3: What is the duration of both ELTs?

A

24 hours

27
Q

C3: What is the purpose of an ELT?

A

To help rescue teams locate the aircraft. It can be used on land or water

28
Q

C3: What is the purpose of a life jacket?

A

A flotation aid on water. A fully inflated life jacket can hold the weight of 2 people

29
Q

C3: What is the purpose of an infant life jacket?

A

Flotation aids used by infants weighing up to 16kg

30
Q

C3: Emergency Torch additional pre-flight check?

A

Press the TEST button on the bracket, a green light should illuminate.

31
Q

C3: What is the duration of the emergency torch?

A

Minimum 30 minutes, maximum 4 hours

32
Q

C3: crew tabard additional pre-flight checks?

A

Stowed in protective gear

33
Q

C3: passenger restraint kit additional pre flight checks?

A

The pouch is sealed

34
Q

C4: Portable oxygen additional pre-flight checks?

A
  1. Quantity indicator reads minimum 1500 psi
  2. Flow selector set to 4 litres per minute
  3. Mask attached to the bottle
  4. Tubing not damaged
35
Q

C4: Portable oxygen duration?

A

If set to 4 litres per minute = 1hour and 15 mins
If set to 2 litres per minute = 2hrs and 15 min

36
Q

C4: What is the purpose of portable oxygen?

A

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

37
Q

C4: First Aid Kit additional pre flight check?

A

The green seal is intact and in date and the contents card is present in outer pocket.

38
Q

C4: First aid kit purpose?

A

To treat injuries in an emergency, may be used at other times with captain’s permission.