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1
Q

The a320 is equipped with what type of fire extinguishers?

A

1.0kg Halon
Duration 7-9 sec
Range 3m

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Where are the portable fire extinguishers located?

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  • 1 x Flight Deck
  • 2 x FWD Left Locker 1ABC
  • 1 x MID Right Locker 11DEF
  • 1 x REAR GALLEY LHS
  • 1(2 YUD) x REAR GALLEY RHS
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Halon Fire extinguishers may be used on what types of fires?

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All classes of fire

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The contents of Halon fire extinguishers are…….

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Likely to cause
breathing difficulties, and/or
Skin damage if discharged and inhaled.
A PBE should be used when fighting fires.

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What are the precautions to be followed when using a Halon Fire extinguisher?

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  1. High concentrations of the extinguishing agent can result in dizziness, impaired concentration and coordination.
  2. Avoid inhaling the extinguishing agent and
  3. Use a PBE where possible
  4. Avoid getting too close to flammable liquid fires to reduce risk of scattering.
  5. Do not allow any part of the fire extinguisher to make contact with electrical wires
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What is the pre-flight serviceability check of the 1.0kg Halon fire extinguisher in the cockpit?

A

Secure in brackets
Ensure wire seal is in place
Check pressure guage in green

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What is the pre-flight serviceability check of the 1.0kg Halon fire extinguisher in the cockpit?

A

Secure in brackets
Ensure wire seal is in place
Check pressure guage in green

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What are the precautions to be followed when using a crash axe?

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Never use blade to cut through panels inflight as circuitry and hydraulic lines could be severed.
Prising with the spike end must be done gently and cautiously.

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9
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Excluding the engines, fixed fire extinguishers in the airbus A320 include?

A

Cargo compartment fire extinguishers, and
Toilet waste bin extinguishers

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10
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When fighting a lithium battery fire, your initial actions should include:

A
  1. Remove external power from device
  2. Conduct basic fire drill
  3. Don PBE
  4. Fight fire with Halon
  5. Douse device with water or nonflammable liquid
  6. Monitor for reignition

DO NOT MOVE DEVICE (unless in flight deck)

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As altitude increases, the amount of oxygen available for respiration decreases.
What effect does this have on your respiration?

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Respiration rate (and heart rate) INCREASES as your body attempts to compensate for lack of oxygen in the air.

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12
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What is Hypoxia?

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A lack of useable oxygen available to the body’s cells

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13
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Time of useful conciousness can be described as….?

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The time from the exposure to an oxygen poor environment until deterioration of an individuals effective performance

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14
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Without supplemental oxygen, the time of useful conciousness at flight level 400 is….?

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18 secs

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Without supplemental oxygen, the time of useful conciousness at flight level 350 is….?

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30sec

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Without supplemental oxygen, the time of useful conciousness at flight level 300 is….?

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45sec

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Without supplemental oxygen, the time of useful conciousness at flight level 280 is….?

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1min

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Without supplemental oxygen, the time of useful conciousness at flight level 250 is….?

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2min

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Without supplemental oxygen, the time of useful conciousness at flight level 220 is….?

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5min

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As the altitude the human body is exposed to increases, gasses in the body will?

A

Expand, create bubbles and be hazardous to your health

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21
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Gas expansion that leads to nitrogen bubble formation in the body is known as what?

A

Cassion disease or decompression sickness

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22
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Symptoms of nitrogen bubble formation in the body include?

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Joint pain
Itchy skin
Headaches
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Paralysis
Death

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23
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Physiological effects of SEVERE oxygen deprivation include?

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Blue tinge to lips and fingers
Loss of consciousness
Death

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Physiological effects of MILD oxygen deprivation include?

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Fatigue
Listlessness and vague distress
Lack of concentration

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25
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During a flight a Flight Crew member starts feeling unwell. They then collapse over the controls and are showing no signs of regaining consciousness.
What are your immediate actions?

A

Ensure safe flight condition by:
Taking Over control
Check position of essential controls and switches, and

Check Autopilot engaged

Advise ATC of any holding time required / Request ambulance -PAN if crew less than minimum

Request assistance from SCCM

Prepare for approach and landing -normal checklists and procedures

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26
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What are the precautions associated with the use of portable oxygen?

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Do not drop or bump bottle
Ensure mask tubing is not over extended
Do not allow bottle to go under 100psi
Never use oxygen near open fire
Never use oxygen when grease/oil present

27
Q

Where are the portable oxygen cylinders located?

A

2 (zone3) 2(zone5) 3(zone7)
* 2 x 310litre Scott, FWD left locker 1ABC
(4 x Therapeutic oxygen masks)

  • 2 x 310litre Scott, MID right locker 11DEF
    (4 x Therapeutic oxygen masks)
  • 3 x 310litre Scott, AFT right locker 27DEF
    (6 x Therapeutic oxygen masks)
28
Q

Where are the EROS oxygen system masks located?

A

3 masks (4 YUD) located in flight deck.
1 (2 YUD) in side panel beside Captain,
2 in side panel beside FO

29
Q

What is the duration of the 310litre scott portable oxygen cylinder?

A

60min HI
120min LO

30
Q

Where are the PSU’s located?

A

Above each passenger seat row
At each Cabin Crew station,
In the toilet compartments

31
Q

When does passenger oxygen automatically drop from the PSU’s?

A

When the cabin altiude exceeds 14000ft

32
Q

How long will passenger oxygen from the PSU last?

A

Duration of oxygen flow from the chemical generator is approaximately 12mins

33
Q

Where are the PBE’s located?

A

Same place as Fire extinguishers
1 2 1 1/1(2 YUD)

  • 1 x Flight Deck
  • 2 x FWD Left Locker 1ABC
  • 1 x MID Right Locker 11DEF
  • 1 x REAR GALLEY LHS
  • 1(2 YUD) x REAR GALLEY RHS
34
Q

The PBE will last for a minimum of……?

A

15mins

35
Q

After completing an emergency descent and reaching 10000ft, the necessary PA to the cabin is completed. What will this trigger the Cabin Crew to do?

A

Assess situation and initiate drill if safe to do so.
USE a portable oxygen cylinder (if nec)
CHECK condition of flight crew and pax -enter flight deck
ASSESS state of cabin
REPORT to PIC
ADMINISTER first aid

36
Q

Priorities of survival?

A
  1. Protection
  2. Location
  3. Water
  4. Food
37
Q

What are the guidelines for rationing water?

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No water issued in first 24hrs (except sivck and injured)
Every person requires 500ml minimum per day to prevent dehydration
Issue water in 3 parts -sunrise, midday, sunset
Take drinking water slowly, hold water in mouth and swill before swallowing

38
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What are the guidelines for rationing food?

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It is possible to survive without food for at least 30 days!

No food for first 24hrs (except sick and injured)
Daily ration for first 3 days -125g/day
Food should be issued once or twice a day

39
Q

Immediate actions for survival in jungle?

A

Move to nearby clearing to assist SAR if wreckae is hidden and survivor has specific knowledge of the environment

Activate ELT

40
Q

Where are life jackets located on the A320?

A

Flight crew life jackets located on the back of their seats.
Observers are under their seats
Cabin Crew life jackets are under their seats.
Pax are under their seats

41
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How many and Where are the infant and spare adult life jackets located?

A

Row 1 LHS overhead locker:
7 spare adult, 5 infant

Row 11/12 RHS overhead locker:
7 spare adult life jackets

Last row RHS overhead locker
7 spare adult, 5 infant

42
Q

Where are the survival kits located?

A
  • 2 X FWD RIGHT LOCKER (1DEF)
  • 2 X AFT RIGHT LOCKER (27/28DEF)
43
Q

In order to minimise the effects of heat loss and hypothermia, a lone survivor in the water wearing a life jacket should adopt what position?

A

HELP
Heat Escape Lessening Position
-hold inner sides of arms tight to side of chest
-raise thighs to close off groin area
-keep head above water

44
Q

Group huddle in sea survival improves chances of survival because…?

A

water is calmer inside the ring
lessening adverse effetcs of waves and heat loss on one side of body
Provides larger target for SAR crew

45
Q

Where are the life rafts fitted on the A320?

A

They are fitted as sliderafts to each door exit

46
Q

Where are the ELT’s fitted?

A

1 fixed ELT
fitted above rear Cabin Crew station
fixed in ceiling area

2 portable ELT’s
1 fwd of locker 1DEF (RHS)
1 aft locker 27 DEF (RHS)

47
Q

What is the duration of the portable ELT’s?

A

48hrs
on all three frequencies
121.5 243 and 406

48
Q

What is the duration of the fixed ELT?

A

406 -24hrs

121.5 and 243 -72hrs

49
Q

Where is the plastic restraint equipment located?

A

Under CCM1 and 2

FWD Cabin Crew station -CCM1
AFT Cabin Crew station -CCM2

50
Q

Where does CCM2 sit?

A

The swivel seat

51
Q

What is the definition of a Non-Ambulatory passenger?

A

a person who cannot board, leave or move around the aircraft unassisted

52
Q

How many people should assist:
a) an ambulatory pax with disabilities
b) a non-ambulatory person
while evacuating?

A

a) 1 person to assist if required

b) minimum of 2 people to assist is preferable

53
Q

Once a person has been restrained while airborne, they should be moved……?

A

To a minimum risk location

Last row of seats as far aft as possible

Not in exit row or next to Cabin Crew seat

54
Q

In order, the stages of hijacking are….?

A
  1. Intimidation
  2. Custodial
  3. Resolution
55
Q

During the second stage of hijacking, what are the general guidance for aircrew?

A

Try to retain passive control
Be cautious about what you hear from others
Be guided by what you see and actions from others
Do not volunteer information
Avoid political, moral or ethical discussions

56
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During the second stage of hijacking, what are the general guidance for FLIGHT crew?

A

Land as soon as practicable, suggest airport, weather, servicing or other reasons

Stall for time after landing. If possible call for defect rectification

57
Q

Where are the first aid kits located?

A

3 kits
* 1 x FWD Left Locker (1ABC)
* 1 x MID Right Locker (11DEF)
* 1 x AFT Right Locker (27DEF)

58
Q

Where are the megaphones located?

A
  • 1 x FWD Right locker 1DEF
  • 1 x AFT Right locker 27DEF
59
Q

The PIC has Prime Responsibility for initiating an evacuation.
If and when can Cabin Crew initiate an evacuation?

A

if it is obvious that evacuation is imperative
AND CONTACT WITH FLIGHT DECK NOT POSSIBLE

eg.
-Aircraft broken up
-Obvious self-sustaining fire
-Ditching

60
Q

Aircraft Emergency lights last for how long?

A

Minimum 10mins

61
Q

In the flight deck, prior to flight, what mode must the fixed ELT be selected to?

A

Armed

62
Q

The command “This is the Captain Brace Brace” should be given when?

A

At 500ft / 45sec to impact

63
Q

The A320 is equipped with a fixed ELT. Where are the controls for this and where is it fitted?

A

The controls are in the Flight Deck and
fitted in the tail of the aircraft (above rear Cabin Crew stations fixed in the ceiling area)

64
Q

During the intervention by authorities in a hijacking, Crew should take what action?

A

Keep heads down or get onto floor and do exactly as instructed.
Rescue team will treat everyone as suspects until authorities can positively establish true identities.

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