Emergency Equip Flashcards
(55 cards)
1
Q
what is the serviceability of the BCF (chubb)
A
Secure in bracket
Red indicator disc is in place
2
Q
How do you operate the Chubb BCF
A
Remove extinguisher from bracket Keep entinguisher upright P- push up catch A- aim at the base of the fire S- squeeze trigger S- slow sweeping motion
3
Q
What are the precautions for the Chubb BCF
A
- can cause adverse breathing reaction, therefore use a pbe
- avoid touching the bottle on exposed electrical wires
- before discharging in the flight deck, pilots need to wear oxygen masks.
4
Q
What’s the optimum distance for a Chubb BCF
A
1.5-2 metres
5
Q
What is the duration of the BCF?
A
Minimum 10 seconds
6
Q
What is the serviceability of a red flag
A
Secure in bracket
Indicator in green
Pin intact
Anti tamper seal intact
7
Q
What is the operation of the red flag
A
Remove extinguisher from back Keep extinguisher upright Pull pin Aim at the base of the fire Squeeze trigger Slow sweeping motion
8
Q
What are the precautions for a red flag
A
- can cause adverse breathing reaction, therefore use a pbe
- avoid touching the bottle on exposed electrical wires
- before discharging in the flight deck, pilots need to wear oxygen masks.
9
Q
What is the serviceability for the pbe?
A
Tamper prevention integrity seal intact
Humidity indicator blue in colour
10
Q
What are the precautions of the pbe?
A
- remove objects from around the head to prevent seal from puncturing
- ensure that long hair is contained within the neck seal inside the hood.
- ensure the hood is sinned properly after activation to avoid losing oxygen
- if the hood collapses, remove immediately and obtain a new one.
- do not remove the hood near sparks or open flame.
11
Q
How long does the pbe last
A
15 min
12
Q
What is the serviceability of the first aid
A
Present and sealed
13
Q
What is the operation of the first aid
A
Wherever possible, advise the captain.
Ask if there is a doctor or medical attendant on board.
14
Q
What are the precautions of the first aid
A
There is none
15
Q
What is the serviceability of the adult life jacket
A
Present
16
Q
What is the operation of the adult life jacket
A
- pass over head
- pass takes fully around the waist and clip and the front
- tighten to strap
- inflate outside the aircraft
17
Q
What is the serviceability for an infant life jacket
A
Present
18
Q
What is the operation for an infant life jacket
A
Place infants arms through armholes
Clip bucked at the back and tighten straps
When exiting aircrafts pull the toggles to inflate
19
Q
What is the serviceability of the megaphone
A
Present
20
Q
How do you operate the megaphone
A
- hold with one hand
- squeeze handle
- speak into the microphone
- the rotary volume control may need to be increased or decreased to produce optimum results.
21
Q
What is the serviceability for the quick don oxy?
A
Minimum 1300 psi
22
Q
What is the 310 used for?
A
First aid only
23
Q
What’s the minimum psi of the 121
A
1600
24
Q
What’s the minimum psi of the 310
A
1100
25
What’s the minimum psi of 311
1600
26
What’s the two types of oxygen bottles on the 400
121 L and 311 L
27
What is the psi of the 120
1800
28
How do you operate the red rocket
1- hold the flare firmly by rubbed handle
2- unscrew the bottom red cap to expose the red ball and string.
3- hold the rocket vertically above the head away from the body.
4- ignite the flare by pulling the red ball sharply down.
5- hold the flare maintaining the firing position until the flare has discharged completely.
29
How do you operate the aurora and red hand flare?
1- hold the flare firmly by ribbed handle at arms length
2- point the flare downwind away from your face and body
3- unscrew the red/orange top to expose the red ball/string
4- ignite the flare by pulling the red ball sharply from the top of the flare
5- hold the flare at a 45 degree angle and maintain firing position until the flare has discharged completely.
30
What are the precautions of the flares?
- only use when search or rescue craft are in the area
- discharge flares from the downwind side
- do not point at people
- hold firmly until completely discharged, if it fails to operate, immerse in water.
- although passengers should be briefed on their use, flares should only be used by crew members unless absolutely necessary.
31
How long does the red flare burn for
60 seconds and can we seen up to 20km away
32
When can you use the aurora
Daylight use only
33
How far away can you see the aurora and how long does it last
4km and 60seconds
34
When can you use the red flare?
For day or night use
35
How far and how long does the red handflare last/be seen
60 seconds and up to 20km away by an aircraft or 10km at sea level
36
How far away can the red rocket be seen?
Up to 40km at night and 15km during the day
37
When can the red rocket be used
During day or night
38
Where is the elt located and where are the controls
Tail section of the aircraft and the controls are in the flight deck
39
How long does the elt last
48hours
40
When does the elt get activated?
When either manually or water activiated
41
What are the key features of the elt?
- internationally approved
- non hazardous battery for safe and easy transportation
- high brightness LED flashing locator lights
- integrates 12 channel GPS
- comprehensive diagnostic and self test facilities
- once activated with transmit for minimum 48hrs
- 5 year battery life and warranty
42
How do you operate the quick don oxy?
- pull the mask down from its stowage
- place the mask over the head, covering the face with mask.
- select the microphone switch on the audio panel to MASK
- check crew communication is possible
- if smoke goggles are required they must be fitted over the mask frame
43
What is the 310 oxygen used for
Supplemental oxygen for use by one flight attendant and for first aid use if required.
44
How many outlets does the 310 bottle have
2 -
hi on the right and side provides continuous flow oxygen at 4L/min (used for first aid)
And the
Low- on the left provides 2l/min (used for supplemental)
45
How do you operate the 310?
Rotate the yellow knob on the regulator in an anti clockwise direction, this will turn on the oxygen
46
How long does the 310 last on hi, low and both
Hi - 75 min
Low- 150 min
Both - 50 min
47
How do you operate the 121 oxygen
Rotate the on/off control valve on the regulator in an anticlockwise direction.
48
How many outlets does the 121 have and what are they used for
2 outlets.
Hi- providing continuous flow of oxygen at 4L/min
Low- providing 2l/min
Hi flow is used for first aid
Low flow is used for supplemental for FA2
49
How long does the 121 oxygen last for
Hi - 30 min
Low - 60min
Both - 20 min
50
What is the operation of the 121 oxygen
Rotate the yellow/black knob on the regulator in an anti clockwise direction
51
How many outlets does the 121 have and how long do they last
2 low dual outlets.
They are used for pax and fa supplemental use.
One flow - 60 min
Both flow - 30 min
52
How many outlets does the 120 oxygen have and what are they used for
3 low outlets that provides 2l/min
| Used for passenger and FA/1 supplemental use
53
What is the operation of the 311
Rotate the knob on the regulator in an anti clockwise direction turns on the oxygen supply
54
What is the duration of the 311
3 outlets gives you 50 minutes, 1 outlet per 10 passengers.
55
What are the precautions of oxygen bottles
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Do not bump or drop bottle
No smoking or naked flames
Remove grease/oil
Do not lubricate fittings
Do not empty completely (min psi 200)
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