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Safety Equipment & EPs Flashcards

0
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How many ELTs are carried on board?

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ELTs must be carried whenever life rafts are carried. Whenever 1 life raft is carried at least 1 ELT must be carried. Whenever more than 1 life raft is carried then 2 ELTs must be carried.
(1 fixed ELT is fitted to the fuselage and 1 other is stowed in the cabin)

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What is the preflight check for the fire extinguisher?

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Correct number and location, needle in the green band, safety pin installed and secure in bracket.

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What is the preflight check for the ELT?

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-Correct number and location
-Secure in its bracket
(During preflight checks the type of ELT must be identified - the RESCU 406 (SE) is identified by the strobe ring at the top)

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What are the 4 switch positions on the RESCU 406 (SE) and describe what occurs in each switch position?

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ARM - ELT transmissions commence. ENG will leave the ELT in the ARM mode.
XMT - ELT is manually activated.
OFF - Manually deactivates the ELT.
TEST - Engineering function only.

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Does the RESCU 406 (SE) need to be inserted into liquid to be activated?

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No.

Can operate in fresh or salt water.

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How does one confirm activation of the RESCU 406 (SE) ELT?

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Activation of the strobe light.

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What is the duration of transmissions for the RESCU 406 (SE) ELT?

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Minimum - 24hrs on 406 MHz.

Minimum - 50hrs on 121.5 MHz or 243.0 MHz.

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What precaution must be adhered to when using the RESCU 406 (SE) ELT?

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The second ELT must be activated 24 hrs after the first one as it would have stopped transmitting on 406 MHz.

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What is the approximate duration of the of the fire extinguisher?

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10 secs.

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What is the preflight check for the handcuffs?

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Correct number and location and two keys are in the front pocket of stowage case.

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What is the correct operation of the handcuffs?

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  • Prepare cuffs out of pax view,
  • Set, slide jaw into cheek until teeth fully engaged,
  • Push jaw onto wrist of pax,
  • Double lock handcuffs by inserting small peg on key into rectangular slot to slide the wire towards the key hole.
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11
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What is the location of the life jackets?

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One adult/child life jacket under or beside each passenger seat. Spares are located in the life jacket bag.

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What is the duration of the light on the life jacket?

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Approx 20 hrs.

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13
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Where are infant life jackets located.

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Life jacket bag.

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Who is to use the infant life jacket?

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infants up to 4 years or 16kg.

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15
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Where are life rafts located?

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Centreline stowage (roof) or designated overhead lockers.

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16
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How lond does it take to inflate the life raft?

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Approx 30 sec.

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What are some of the features of the life rafts?

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  • Two buoyancy tubes,
  • Fully reversible,
  • Lifeline located around the sides,
  • Water activated locator lights,
  • Knife,
  • Rescue quoit,
  • Sea anchor,
  • Survival kit,
  • Two aspirators, and
  • Inflating line.
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What is the capacity of the life rafts?

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  1. overload to 84.
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19
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What is in the life raft?

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Hand pump, bailing bucket, canopy, repair kit, sponge, manual, heliograph, flares, sea marker dye, water (1000ml), torch, puri tabs.

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What must be done when all occupants have boarded the life raft?

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  • Turn the aspirators off,
  • Cut mooring lines,
  • Tie ELT to the raft,
  • Use heaving to retrieve pax,
  • Deploy sea anchor,
  • Retrieve survival kit,
  • Read manual.
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21
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How long does the sea marker dye last?

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Approx 4 hrs.

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22
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Operation of the flight crew oxygen mask should be performed within…?

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5 secs.

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23
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What is the capacity of the portable oxygen bottle?

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310 L.

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24
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What is preflight check for the oxy bottles?

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  • Correct number and location,
  • Secure in brackets,
  • Min Px 1500psi,
  • Dust covers in position,
  • No oil or grease on fittings,
  • Oxy mask with bottle.
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25
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What is the Flow Duration of the portable oxy bottles?

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Hi = 4lts/min (77 mins to empty)
Low = 2lts/min (155 mins to empty)
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What s the preflight check for the PBE?

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  • Correct number and location,
  • Humidity Indicator is not pink,
  • Within Exp date + 10 years of manufacture date or check within date stamp on front of PBE case.
  • Stowed securely.
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27
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After use of the PBE, where is it to be located?

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After the generator has cooled, removed waste bag from rear lav and place inside waste bin. Shut the door and lock the shitter.

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28
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What is the duration of the DME torch?

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Min 30 mins, Max 4 hrs.

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29
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What are the elements of a NITS brief?

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  • Nature of Emergency
  • Intended plan of action
  • Time available
  • Special instructions
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30
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List four principles of fire fighting?

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  • Fight the fire,
  • Communicate,
  • Never turn your back on it, and
  • Never leave a fire unattended.
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31
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What is the warning associated with lithium battery fires?

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Never cover the device or use ice to cool it.

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32
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What is the definition of TUC?

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Is the time available until useful function is lost.

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33
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What is the TUC at 40000 ft, 35000 ft and 30000 ft?

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15-20 sec
30 Sec -1 min
1-2 mins

34
Q

What type of fires is Halon (BCF) most useful for extinguishing?

A

All fires including electrical.

35
Q

Initially what information should the cabin crew pass on to the flight deck when there is smoke or fire in the cabin?

A

Location, source, density of smoke, crew actions, effects on passengers.

36
Q

What is a precaution crew must be aware of when using the BCF/Halon fire extinguisher?

A

The use of PBE is recommended.

37
Q

For optimum fire fighting, the BCF/Halon extinguisher should be discharged at approximately what distance from the fire?

A

1-2 meters and 60º.

38
Q

What is the minimum duration of a Scott/Avox PBE?

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15 minutes.

39
Q

Which symptom of hypoxia is generally considered the most dangerous to crew and why?

A

State of euphoria; prevents crew from realizing they are in danger and taking action to save themselves. Total bullshit - Hyperventilation confusion with hypoxia.

40
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How can you detach an escape slide from the girt bar after it has been deployed?

A
  • Lift Velcro cover flap at top of slide.
  • Pull rectangular white detachment handle labeled “PULL”. Slide will disconnect from aircraft door sill but remains attached by mooring line. Mooring line will automatically separate if aircraft sinks.
  • To manually disconnect mooring line after evacuation, use knife located on slide.
41
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Is Halon (BCF) toxic?

A

Halon (BCF) is an irritant which can cause eye and nose irritation.

42
Q

Pre-flight check of the DME torch?

A
  • Correct number and location;
  • Secured in brackets;
  • Condition light is flashing a minimum of once every 10 seconds.
43
Q

Where would flight crew look to find the minimum quantity of portable first aid oxygen that is required to be carried for a flight?

A

DDG.

44
Q

What is the duration of the cabin emergency oxygen system (PSU)?

A

12 minutes.

45
Q

What are the initial procedures when commencing a passenger evacuation on land?

A
  • Assess outside conditions;
  • Open door exit;
  • Pull manual inflation handle;
  • Adopt blocking stance;
  • When slide inflated give evacuation commands.
46
Q

The number and location of handcuffs?

A

Two, forward and aft galley.

47
Q

What is the purpose of the sea anchor which is attached to the Aircruiser life raft?

A

The sea anchor helps to reduce the effect of wind drift on the raft.

48
Q

Initial cabin crew commands with an evacuation on land?

A

“Unfasten seat belts”
“High heels off”
“Leave everything behind”
“Get out”

49
Q

What are the five BASIC principles of survival?

A

Protection, location, water, food, morale.

50
Q

If a passenger is restrained in flight where should they be seated for the remainder of the flight?

A

Window seat with an ABP seated next to them if possible.

51
Q

What immediate actions should the flight crew take if a hijack is being attempted on your aircraft?

A
  • Ensure flight deck door is closed and locked.
  • Select FASTEN SEAT BELTS and NO SMOKING signs ON.
  • Notify ATS and select 7500 on transponder.
  • Contact CS via interphone if possible.
52
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What covert phrase will be used by cabin crew to notify of an illegal attempt by a passenger to enter the flight deck?

A

“Captain I must come to the flight deck immediately”

53
Q

What is the Evacuation PA?

A

“This is the captain, evacuate, evacuate”

54
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What is the Alert PA?

A

“This is the captain, cabin crew to your stations”

55
Q

What is the Alert Cancel PA?

A

“Cabin crew stand down, cabin crew stand down”

56
Q

When should the ‘BRACE PA’ be made?

A

30 sec and 500’ before landing.

57
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What is the Evacuation unlikely PA?

A

“Cabin crew and passengers remain seated”

58
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What is the primary method for calling the cabin supervisor to the flight deck to begin a cabin preparation for landing?

A

“This is the Captain, cabin supervisor report to the flight deck immediately”.

59
Q

What’s the primary contact from cabin to flight deck in an emergency?

A

Press ‘222’

60
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Duration of BCF/Halon fire extinguisher?

A

10 seconds.

61
Q

How long does the escape slide take to inflate?

A

5 seconds.

62
Q

During which period does the Sterile Flight Deck “No Contact Phase” apply for take off?

A

Power up to gear up.

63
Q

What is the Sterile Flight Deck “No Contact Phase” during landing?

A

Gear down to slow taxi speed.

64
Q

What is the secondary method for calling the Cabin Supervisor to the flight deck to begin a cabin preparation for landing?

A

Push ATTEND button 6 times.

65
Q

Pre flight minimum pressure of the Scott O2?

A

1500psi.

66
Q

At what cabin altitude will the passenger oxygen system masks automatically deploy?

A

14,000ft.

67
Q

Where is the Least Risk Bomb Location on the B737?

A

R2 door.

68
Q

What action should the flight deck crew take if the flight deck security door access warning alarm sounds in flight?

A

Select DENY and if possible check viewer port.

69
Q

What’s the increase in survival time in the HELP position?

A

50%.

70
Q

Who can give permission to restrain someone with the handcuffs?

A

Captain.

71
Q

What are the immediate actions for survival at sea after ditching with life rafts on board?

A
  • Board the life raft
  • Establish command
  • Get away from aircraft
  • Look for and gather survivors
72
Q

Define the Sterile Flight Deck period?

A

Departure: Last cabin door closed to seat belt sign off after take-off.
Arrival: PA “Cabin Crew prepare for landing” until seat belt sign off at terminal.

73
Q

What is the Evacuation Drill – land.

A

“Unfasten seat belts”
“High heels off”
“Leave everything behind”
“Get out”

Hold onto evacuation handle			
Open door					
Pull manual inflation handle			
Adopt blocking stance				
Check slide inflated and usable

“Hurry, come this way”
“Jump”
“Move well away”

74
Q

How do you conduct the blocking stance?

A
  • Hold onto evacuation handle.
  • Stand flush against fixed surface with wide stance.
  • Outstretch other arm to prevent access to exit until slide inflates.
75
Q

How many fire extinguishers are fitted to an 800?

A

5.

76
Q

How is the portable ELT normally deployed from the life raft?

A
  • Unroll free end of lanyard
  • Tie lanyard to raft
  • Confirm switch is in arm position
  • Place ELT in water
77
Q

What is the Brace PA?

A

“This is the captain, brace, brace.”

78
Q

How long will the flight deck door remain unlocked after the automatic unlock sequence is complete?

A

5 seconds.

79
Q

What are the Captain’s evacuation duties on land?

A
  • Collect torch and proceed to cabin.
  • Assist where possible.
  • When all assistance given, evacuate.
  • Assemble passengers upwind away from aircraft.
80
Q

What are the Captain’s evacuation duties after a ditching?

A

-The captain will collect torch and proceed to cabin.
-Don life jacket prior to leaving flight deck.
-Assist where possible.
-When all assistance given, evacuate.
-For evacuation into rafts, captain and first officer should board
separate rafts and establish command and control.

81
Q

What are the FO’s evacuation duties on land?

A
  • First officer will collect torch, proceed to cabin and evacuate at first available exit.
  • Check slides or slide/rafts are usable and assist in crowd control.
  • Direct passengers upwind away from aircraft.
82
Q

What are the FO’s evacuation duties after a ditching?

A
  • First officer will collect torch, proceed to cabin and evacuate at first available exit.
  • Don life jacket prior to leaving flight deck.
  • For evacuation into rafts, captain and first officer should board separate rafts and establish command and control.

B737 (2 decks)

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