Section 5 Flashcards
Pressure Leak:
- Indications (1)
- Signs/Symptoms (1)
- Procedure (5)
- Hissing sound, usually near door/window
- Nothing noticeable except possible minor ear discomfort
1. Advise PIC and FA’s
2. Try to relocate PAX if possible (w/ FD permission)
3. All seat belts fastened (rapid dec possible)
4. Be prepared to redo O2 demo
5. Prepare to give O2 as necessary
What is Exit By Pass?
- Method of maintaining balanced PAX flow by directing PAX to another usable exit or a dried up exit.
- Always redirect PAX in small groups & monitor the PAX flow.
- Be aware that families & travelling companions will be reluctant to be separated. Use good judgement to establish a balanced PAX flow.
What is a Dried Up Exit?
- A usable exit at which there are no evacuating PAX.
- Crewmember at this exit should encourage PAX to use the exit.
- May be necessary to move a short distance into the cabin.
- Should only occur after assessing that the designated exit is safe to leave unattended.
When the announcement ‘CSM Communicate with the Flight Deck’ is made, what actions should FA’s take? (6)
- Disengage from cabin service
- Secure galley
- Don full uniform
- Retrieve EC (Emergency Checklist)
- Ensure exits are armed & cross-checked
- Proceed to AFT galley (R1 will remain in FWD galley until CSM has received Tests Briefing)
(During phases of flight where FA’s should remain in their jump seats, inter phone will be used)
How would you manage fire on a person? (2)
- Immediately smother the flames using a coat or other smothering material (ie. Galley curtain which is fire retardant).
- Do not fan the flames
How would you manage an oven/galley fire? (6)
- Close oven door if open.
- Turn power off & pull circuit breakers.
- Keep door closed, fire will self-extinguish.
- If flames present, open door slowly.
- Discharge amount of halon required to put out fire. Wait 30 secs.
- Ensure fire is out, remove contents & dampen.
What actions should be taken if fuel fumes enter the cabin during the fuelling process? (3)
- Advise Flight Deck
- Enforce No Smoking
- Leave all electrical switches in their present position
What are post-fire procedures? (3)
- Always monitor for re-ignition & follow FD instructions.
- Log any used equipment / unserviceable items in the CLB.
- Log location/site of any smoke damage in the CLB.
At initial engine start, if you see flames escaping from the back of the engine, what is occurring?
Is this an emergency?
- Engine Torching (Torching)
- If duration is 8-10 seconds, that is fine.
- If duration is over 10 seconds, notify the FD immediately- advising which engine (1 or 2). Be prepared for evacuation.
SLOW DECOMPRESSION:
- Signs / Symptoms (6)
- Possible Actions (2)
- O2 Mask Deployment
- Ear pain/popping
- Hypoxia
- Cyanosis
- Lack of coordination, possible collapse
- Eventual unconsciousness
- O2 demo may need to be redone in prep for rapid decompression
- Emergency descent may follow
How would you manage a lav fire? (5)
- Keep door closed until fire equipment is ready
- Assess fire with tactile search (from bottom to top)
- Open door slowly, use door for protection
- Locate source of fire
- Discharge amount of Halon required to put out fire
How would you manage a waste bin fire? (4)
- Open waste bin flap
- Discharge amount of Halon required to put out fire
- Close flap/door, wait 30 seconds
- Saturate with non-flammable liquid
How would you manage a seat fire? (3)
- Discharge amount of Halon required to put out fire.
- Saturate seat with non-flammable liquid.
- Caution should be taken if there are audiovisual wires present.
How would you manage a Cabin Baggage fire? (3)
- Move PAX away from baggage, to fight fire.
- Discharge amount of Halon required to put out fire.
- Saturate baggage with non-flammable liquid.
If there is smoke in the cabin, but FA’s are unable to locate the source, what is a possible source?
APU Fire.
Located beyond visual range, but would generate smoke in the cabin
