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Question 1

decompression drill - what

Answer 1

an emergency situation when the aircraft cabin loses pressure and makes it difficult for crew/passangers to breath

Question 2

decompression drill notes

Answer 2

flight crew pa: “attention cabin crew emergency descent”
note: this PA may or may not be received as the first step and is only indicative of a procedural step. crew must commence this drill on any indications of a depressurization.

Question 3

decompression drill steps

Answer 3

1: masks deploy: fit nearest oxygen mask
masks have not deployed

2: secure yourself in nearest seat

3: flight crew PA: “cabin crew carry out follow up duties”

4: transfer to portable oxygen bottle - if required

5: assist crew/passengers

6: assess cabin

7: report to CM/CSM/PIC

Question 4

emergency cabin preparation drill

Answer 4

an emergency cabin preperation drill is required when the PIC decides that there is a problem with the aircraft that might result in an evacuation after landing

Question 5

emergency cabin preparation drill steps

Answer 5

1. CM/CMS receives instructions from PIC
2. brief cabin crew
3. emergency announcements
   4, select and brief able bodied passengers
4. prepare passengers and cabin
5. report “cabin prepared”
6. receive warning from pilot-in-command
7. occupy seat
8. brace

Question 6

land impact drill

Answer 6

the land impact drill is used during an evacuation on the ground

Question 7

land impact drill steps

Answer 7

1. as directed by captain,commence evacuation commands
2. check exit safe to open
3. open exit
4. ensure correct inflation
5. direct passengers - conduct visual check
6. take torch, check your area, assist other areas
7. ensure survival equipment taken
8. evacuate
9. assist on ground

Question 8

ditch impact drill

Answer 8

the ditch impact drill is used during an evacuation on the water

Question 9

ditch impact drill steps

Answer 9

1. commence initial ditching commands - fit life jackets
2. check exit safe to open
3. open exit
4. ensure correct inflation
5. order evacuation
6. direct passengers - conduct visual check
7. take torch, check your area, assist other areas
8. ensure survival equipment taken
9. evacuate