UNUSUAL OCCURENCES

Question 1

GALLEY Fire procedure

Answer 1

1. turn OFF galley power immediately
2. Get nearest fire extinguisher, signal another crew who immediately notifies the FD with SPECIFIC INFORMATION regarding the fire and standby with a second fire extinguisher and PBE
3. Combat the fire
4. Keep the PIC informed of the situation (severity, actions being taken and if fire has been extinguished.

Question 2

CABIN fire procedures

Answer 2

Cabin crew who first notices the fire fights the fire.

1. Get nearest fire extinguisher, combat the fire.
2. The same cabin crew shall signal another crew
3. Switch off all electrical power
4. Communicate continuously with the PIC
5. Bring additional fire fighting equipment to the scene ( fire extinguisher, PBE)

Question 3

Lavatory fire

Answer 3

1. Put on necessary long sleeved jacket to protect bare skin from flames
2. Notify flight deck crew while another crew combats the fire
3. Get down low
4. Open door slightly, depress the handle of fire extinguisher
5. Close lavatory door, check after 1 min
6. Spray again if needed
7. Discharge fire extinguisher directly in the bin
8. Douse water to prevent reignition of fire

Question 4

Objective with Lithium Battery Fire

Answer 4

Estinguish fire

Cool battery pack with liquid

Use halon or water fire

Question 5

Least risk bomb location

Answer 5

B777: door 25
A350: door 24
A330: door 24

A321: Aft service door
A320: Aft service door

A350:place bag inside lavatory near door 14
As there is no lavatory near door 24.

Question 6

Fire prevention

Answer 6

Switch off electrical power

Cc combat fire

Question 7

Types of DECOMPRESSION

Answer 7

Slow/insedious decompression

Rapid/ explosive decompression

Question 8

Slow/ insidious decompression

Answer 8

Gradual Cabin pressure decreases

Whistling/ hissing sound around the door area

Oxygen mask presentation

Psychological indications , ear discomfort, stomach pain etc

Question 9

Rapid/ explosive decompression

Answer 9

Loud explosion

Sudden steep dive

Vibrations of the aircraft

Rush of air, as air exits the cabin

Sudden coolness in the cabin

Presence of Fog

Dust and Debris being sucked out of the Cabin

Presentation of oxygen mask

Question 10

Hypoxia

Answer 10

Lack of oxygen in the body

• ear discomfort, tingling sensation, nausea, increased breathing, dizziness, light headedness

Question 11

Rapid Decompression procedure

Answer 11

Grab and don mask

Take nearest seat or wedge yourself

Cabin crew who has access to the PA shall announce: EXIT LAVATORIES AND RETURN TO YOUR SEATS

keep mask on until command from PIC mask off

Question 12

Slow decompression procedure

Answer 12

PIC advices FP pf a possible decompression

FP briefs all CC via interphone

FP announcess:

“Passengers and crew, return to yourseats immediately and fasten your seatbelt

Check pax compliance on the way to seats.

Question 13

Post decompression procedure

Question 14

Crew incapacitation

Question 15

Pilot incapacitation

Question 16

Cabin crew incapacitation

Question 17

Hijacking

Question 18

Prevention of Panic

Question 19

Types of DECOMPRESSION

Answer 19

Slow/insidious Decompression

Rapid/explosive Decompression

Question 20

Indications of Slow Decompression

Answer 20

Gradual decrease in Cabin Pressure 
Unusual noise such as whistling or hissing sound around the door areas
Ear discomfort or popping
Joint pain
Stomach pain due to gas expansion.

Question 21

Indication of RAPID/EXPLOSIVE DECOMPRESSION

Answer 21

Loud explosion
Sudden steep dive
Aircraft vibration
Rush of air as air exits the cabin
Sudden coolness, presence of Fog
DUST and DEBRIS being sucked out of the CABIN

Question 22

Consequences of DECOMPRESSION

Answer 22

Sinusitis
Difficulty in breathing 
Popping of eardrums
Intestinal pain
Dizziness