Preflight Emergency Equipment

Question 0

Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) (4)

Answer 0

a. Both tamper-evident seals are intact.
b. If one tamper-evident seal is broken, notify the PIC to replace.
c. VSI indicator is not protruding or humidity indicator is blue.
d. Placards are present and legible.

Question 1

First Aid Kit (2)

Answer 1

A. Sealed

B. Placards are present and legible.

Question 2

Halon 1211 Fire Extinguisher (5)

Answer 2

a. Securely mounted and in good condition.
b. Pressure gauge indicates in the green arc.
c. The safety pin is installed with the seal intact.
d. Hose is attached and unobstructed.
e. Placard is present and legible.

Question 3

DME Flashlight (3)

Answer 3

a. LED flashes every two to 10 seconds.
b. Placards present and legible.
c. Securely mounted.

Question 4

Lifelines (4)

Answer 4

a. Remove cover.
b. Check lifeline is present and attached to fuselage.
c. Make sure snap hook is present and attached to rope.
d. Placard is present and legible.

Question 5

Portable Oxygen Bottles (POB) (6)

Answer 5

a. Cylinders are securely mounted in brackets.
b. Pressure indicates a minimum of 1600 PSI.
c. On-off knob is fully off (full clockwise).
d. Mask is in the bag, pre-attached to oxygen bottle, and hoses are not cracked.
e. Strap is attached and not frayed.
f. Placard is present and legible.

Question 6

Enhanced Emergency Medical Kit (EEMK) (2)

Answer 6

a. Placards are present and legible.

b. Tamper-proof seal intact.

Question 7

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (2)

Answer 7

a. Placard is present and legible.

b. Ensure status indicator window shows a flashing hourglass symbol.

Question 8

Lavatory Smoke Detector (5)

Answer 8

a. Ensure aircraft power is on. Green LED is illuminated.
b. Push self test switch with a pen lid.
c. Confirm that alarm signal runs continuously while depressing switch.
d. Confirm that red LED is illuminated on smoke detector.
e. Placards are present and legible.

Question 9

Photo-luminescent Escape Path Lighting (4)

Answer 9

a. Passengers must not be boarded.
b. All overhead bins are closed.
c. Place the ceiling and side wall lights to bright for a minimum of 15 min. to charge lights.
d. Inspect the tracks and components for any damage or significant staining. Report any discrepancies to PIC.

Question 10

Passenger Floatation Device (1)

Answer 10

a. Present.

Question 11

Crew Life Vest (2)

Answer 11

a. Ensure life vest is stowed in pouch.

b. Placard is present and legible.

Question 12

Preflight the Halon 1301 fire extinguisher on the CRJ 200 and CRJ 700/900. (2)

Answer 12

a. CRJ 200: Pressure gauge in green arc. Heat probes/discharge arms checked for moisture.
b. CRJ 700/900: Checking temperature tape. (Should not be black!)

Question 13

Infant Life Vest (2)

Answer 13

a. Five infant life vests present in pouch (8 on E-175); do not remove from sealed pouch.
b. Placards are present and legible.

Question 14

Megaphone (Type 1; White) (3)

Answer 14

a. Securely mounted and in good condition.
b. Depress the push-to-talk button and test.
c. Placards present and legible.

Question 15

Megaphone (Type 2; Black Handle) (3)

Answer 15

a. Securely mounted and in good condition.
b. Squeeze black handle and test, a chirping sound is heard.
c. Check black neck strap is attached.

Question 16

Megaphone (Type 3; Red) (3)

Answer 16

a. Securely mounted and in good condition.
b. Press red button on handle, clicking noise is heard.
c. Check black neck strap is attached.

Question 17

Onboard Wheelchair (1)

Answer 17

a. Present.

Question 18

Depressurization Blowout Panel (3)

Answer 18

a. Check behind last row AC left to confirm all vents on bulkhead are closed.
b. Check behind last row AC right to confirm nothing is inside the panel on the floor.
c. Report any irregularities to the CA.

Question 19

Serving Carts (7)

Answer 19

a. Wheels are operable.
b. No sharp edges on the cart.
c. Drawers are operable.
d. Cart brakes must be set and in good working condition.
e. Cart door must latch properly.
f. All exterior red safety latches are operable.
g. Cart handle is not loose or broken.