Section 4 - Safety and Emergency Equipment Flashcards
(4.1) What does MEL stand for?
Minimum Equipment List
(4.1) If you find a first aid kit without a seal and tell the IFD>PIC who’s responsible when the A/C takes off?
PIC
(4.3) What are the 4 instances pre-flight checks must be conducted?
- first flight of the calendar day
- if the A/C been left unattended for any period of time
- if a crew member is concerned
- something was used on the previous flight
(4.3) Pre-flight checks, check for what 5 things?
- in its location
- correctly stowed and secured
- correct amount
- serviceable and operational
- sealed
(4.3.2) Are broken seals an MEL item?
no we can depart without seals
(4.4.1) For an AED give a general description, when to use, pre-flight checks and how to operate it
General Description - AED is an automated external defribillator it shocks the heart if it stops beating
When to Use - don’t respond when shaken or not breathing normally
Pre-flight Check - present, secure, ready light blinking, accessories bag attached
Operation - Turn it on, follow the instructions
(4.4.1) Can you use the AED on someone under 1?
You shouldn’t
(4.4.3) For the Emergency Medical Kit give a general description, when to use, pre-flight checks and how to operate it
General Description - Medical supplies
When to Use - only medical professionals
Pre-flight Check - present, secure, sealed
Operation - Call for a medical professional, check their ID
(4.4.5) For the Fire Axe give a general description, when to use, pre-flight check
General Description - Handle is insulated to prevent shock
When to Use - gain access to fire areas, pierce a slide, survival
Pre-flight Check - FD check
(4.4.6) For the Halon 1211 give a general description, when to use, pre-flight checks and how to operate it
General Description - 3lbs of Halon 1211, discharge 8-12 seconds, range of 10 feet
When to Use - Class A,B, C fires
Pre-flight Check -
1. present
2. secure
3. pin and seal intact
4. gauge is in green
5. nozzle free from obstruction
6. correct quantity
Operation - PASS
(4.4.6) For the Water Extinguisher give a general description, when to use, pre-flight checks and how to operate it
General Description - water and glycol, discharge 30-45 seconds, range of 20 feet
When to Use - Class A fire
Pre-flight Check -
1. present
2. secure
3. pin and seal intact
4. nozzle free from obstruction
5. no sign of leakage or damage
6. correct quantity
Operation - turn handle to right, aim, spray
*Note glycol can corrode metal so clean metal surfaces after discharged
(4.4.8) For the Halotron give a general description, when to use, pre-flight checks and how to operate it
General Description - 5lbs of Halotron, discharge 9 seconds, range of 9-15 feet
When to Use - Class A,B, C fires
Pre-flight Check -
1. present
2. secure
3. pin and seal intact
4. gauge is in green
5. nozzle free from obstruction
6. correct quantity
Operation - PASS
(4.4.9) For the First Aid Kit give a general description, when to use, pre-flight check
General Description - first aid supplies
When to Use - emergency aid
Pre-flight Check - present, secure, sealed
(4.4.10) For the Flashlights on the 800s give a general description, when to use, pre-flight checks and how to operate it
General Description - waterproof, batteries last from 30min-4hours
When to Use - evacuation, in smoke hold at thigh, at night hold at eye level
Pre-flight Check -
1. present
2. secure
3. seal intact
4. red light flashing every 3-10 seconds
Operation - note to extend battery life unscrew the bottom to turn flashlight off
(4.4.11) For the Flashlights on the MAXs give a general description, when to use, pre-flight checks and how to operate it
General Description - LED, floats, lasts 4 hours
When to Use - evacuation, in smoke hold at thigh, at night hold at eye level
Pre-flight Check -
1. present
2. secure
3. seal intact
4. green LED flash
Operation - note to extend battery life unscrew the bottom to turn flashlight off
