Subtask 10.1.2 Operate Emergency Equipment

Question 1

We have two types of fire extinguishers. What are they? On which classes of fire can each be used?

Answer 1

(1) Portable Water fire extinguisher (AKA ‘Halon alternative’)

(2) Portable Halon fire extinguisher

The fire extinguishers can be used to extinguish Class A, B, and C fires
Class A (paper, wood, fabric, rubber)
Class B (oils, greases, flammable liquids)
Class C (electrical or electronic equipment, live electrical)

Question 2

How do you know if the flashlight is sufficiently charged?

Answer 2

The LED light will flash

Question 3

How do you know that the PBE is airworthy?

Answer 3

The PBE should indicate a BLUE humidity indicator

The PBE is unserviceable if PINK humidity indicator

Question 4

Once activated, how long will the PBE provide oxygen?

Answer 4

It will be supplied for at least 15 minutes

Question 5

Green oxygen quantity on the status page guarantees that three crewmember have (???) minutes of total oxygen divided up into (???) minutes plus (???) minutes in NORM.

Answer 5

22 minutes with mask regulator on 100% mode and continuing cruise at 10,000’ for 98 minutes with mask regulator in NORM mode

EMER mode: supplies pure oxygen under positive pressure

100% mode: supplies pure oxygen at all cabin altitudes

NORM mode: supplies oxygen/air mixture on demand (ratio depends on cabin altitude)

Question 6

In the event you inadvertently deploy the emergency escape slide, what should you do?

Answer 6

When a door handle is raised using the main handle while the door is armed and before escape slide deployment, stop and step away from the door and adhere to the following:

• Ensure all personnel remain clear of the door.
• Ensure the door is not used for egress/deplaning.
• Immediately notify station operations of the door/slide status and to keep all ground personnel clear of the door area.
• Arrange an alternate means of passenger and crew deplaning with station operations
• Notify and coordinate with flight attendants regarding the deplaning location and process.
• Notify Maintenance and request maintenance assistance to correct the door and/or slide status. A maintenance write-up is required in accordance with maintenance reporting procedures outlined in Flight Operations Manual SP 3100 Chapter 06 Airworthiness.