Aircraft Flashcards

1
Q

Initial stage of aircraft incident?

A

Find location and gather information and advice en-route.
On arrival approach to gather information
Identify casualties
Identify hazards
Apply cordons

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2
Q

Aircraft incident hazards?

A
Engines
Fuel systems
Aircraft under carriages 
Evacuation slides
Ballistic recovery systems
Electrical systems 
Liquid oxygen 
Radar systems and Aerials
Radioactive material
Hydraulic/cable systems
Cargo deck
Aircraft construction
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3
Q

Aircraft engine hazards?

A
Moving parts
Props
Noise
Oils 
Temperatures
Risk of being drawn in
Projectile 
Pressurised fuels
Electrical supply
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Q

Fuel system hazards!

A
Pressurised fuel lines
Flammability 
Extreme heat
Running/pool fires
Un-ignited fuel
Flammable atmosphere
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5
Q

Undercarriage hazards?

A

Unstable/collapse
Hydraulic fluid leaks
Bursting tyres
Ram air turbine deployment

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6
Q

Aircraft evacuation slide risks?

A
Obstruction. 
Unstable in strong winds. 
May deploy when an aircraft is opened. 
May injure people outside when deployed. 
May displace ladders if deployed.
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Q

Ballistic recovery system(parachute) hazards?

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Entanglement 
Defragmentation 
Unstable craft
Explosive 
Deployment
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8
Q

Helicopter hazards?

A

Moving rotors

Water actuated devices

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Q

Aircraft incident planned stage?

A

Control ignition sources
Attack fires upwind
Ensure survivor saftey
Consider effects of location on logistics and casualties
Consider a range of alternative means of access.
Consider appointing a marshalling officer

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Protracted stage of aircraft incident?

A
Crew rotation or relief 
Rest facilities 
Support from voluntary services 
Shelter for casualties/displaced residents. 
Post incident health surveillance 
Post incident welfare debrief
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11
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Military air craft cordon controls?

A

400m

800m with weapons

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12
Q

3 types of entry when rescuing from a cockpit?

A

Normal entry
Emergency entry
Forced entry

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