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What does R2P do during a ditching
- Commence initial ditching commands. Fit life jacket
- take torch, proceed to overwing
- check exit safe to open
- open exit
- if time permits launch raft (if carried)
What happens if a pair of doors are unusable?
If a pair of doors are unusable the L1 or L2 primaries are to remain at the unusable doors, declared blocked exit and redirect passengers
Why are doors 2 not opened during a ditching?
It would affect the flotation of the aircraft.
Where are escape straps located?
Escape straps are installed above the aft emergency exit frame
What doors/exits are primary means of escape in a land evacuation?
All doors/exits
What doors/exits are a primary means of escape in a ditch?
Doors 1 and over wing exits are primary means of escape
How do you open an emergency overwing exit?
Pull emergency handle down then release (exit will automatically move outward and up.)
Do B737 doors have power assist?
No
Where are slides located?
Doors 1 and 2 are fitted with slide only devices
How do you disconnect the slide raft?
- lift the placarded flap at the top of the slide
- pull the detachment handle now visible
- Once released the slide may need to be pushed away from the aircraft before launching rafts (if carried) and evacuation can commence
Are the slides equipped with a survival kit or canopy?
No
Can the slides be used as a flotation device during a ditching?
Yes
When life rafts are required what is carried?
3 x 56 person air cruiser life rafts and 1 x 25 person air cruiser will be carried
What is the preflight check for life rafts stored in the ceiling stowages?
Preflight check is completed by placing a finger through the small hole in the stowage area to confirm presence of the liferaft.
Location of the life rafts
3 x 56 person air cruiser located 1x forward centre ceiling stowage, midcabin centre ceiling stowage and 1 x 25 person air cruiser (when required) forward left overhead stowage above row 3
Where is the canopy found?
In the survival pack
Where is the survival pack found?
Will be found in the water
Where is the emergency lighting switches located?
L2 and flight deck
What does the interior emergency light consist of?
Door, aisle, escape path, exit lights and luminescent exit signs
Duration of emergency lighting?
Approximately 15 minutes
Where are the exterior emergency lights?
The lights are located aft of each entry and service m door and illuminate the areas at the base of the escape slides.
Where are the two emergency lights installed?
On each side of the fuselage to illuminate the overwing escape routes and ground contact area
Where is the galley power switch located?
The galley power switch is in the flight deck
What is the cabin indication of the lavatory smoke detector going off?
- aural alarm on smoke detector sounds.
- red alarm light (on smoke detector)
- attendant amber call light outside the lavatory flashes.
- alternate HI chime and flashing amber light at nearest master call panel
Lavatory smoke detector- flight crew indication
- the warning registers on the flight deck
In case of a suspected fire or smoke event at an IFE control panel, behind a ceiling panel, in an In Seat power unit or USB outlet the cabin crew should?
- Commence basic fire drill
- Then off the IFE, QStresming, IFC (Wi-Fi) and In Seat power systems (as applicable) at the switches at L1. Power must remain switched off for the remainder of the flight
What does it mean if the grey dots have turned black in the waste bin extinguisher?
Means they have been exposed to high temperatures. If a dot has turned black, extinguisher may have been discharged.
How do you make a PA in an emergency?
- Remove handset from cradle
- Press ‘8’
- Press the Push To Talk Bar
How do you make cabin crew emergency calls?
- Press the ‘2’ button twice.
- When the call is answered, press the ‘5’ button
- Confirm the flight crew have answered the call
Cabin indications of an emergency call?
- a HI/LO chime and a steady pink call light
What does the ‘5’ button do in the emergency cabin call?
Allows the cabin crew to contact the aft or forward cabin crew station in an emergency situation
How do you make a priority flight deck only call in an emergency?
- Remove the handset
2. Press the ‘2’ button twice (pause between each press)