Emergency Equipment

Question 1

What does the white light on the passenger doors indicate when illuminated?

Answer 1

Slide is armed

Question 2

If the slide on a passenger door does not automatically inflate, what can be done by crew to inflate the slide?

Answer 2

Pull the manual inflation handle on the door sill.

Question 3

If the slide is armed and the door is opened from the outside, what will happen?

Answer 3

The slide will automatically disarm.

Question 4

Will the overwing exit slide deploy if opened from the outside?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

What if the overwing emergency exit slide does not automatically deploy?

Answer 5

A red lever may be pulled to activate the slide.

Question 6

Which emergency exit slides can be used as rafts?

Answer 6

Only the four main door emergency exit slides. Not the overwing slides.

Question 7

How long does a PBE provide oxygen?

Answer 7

7-8 minutes of oxygen flow
7-8 minutes of oxygen in hood
15 minutes total

Question 8

How many portable oxygen cylinders are installed on the A320?

Answer 8

5
Two in the front galley area
Three in the back galley area

Question 9

How many crash axes are installed on the A320?

Answer 9

1 in the flight deck

Question 10

How many megaphones are installed on the A320?

Answer 10

2,
One in the front galley area and
One in the back galley area

Question 11

How can you check the battery level of the flashlights?

Answer 11

By checking the red light flashing every 15 seconds

Question 12

How many infant life vests are installed on the A320?

Answer 12

12
6 in the front
6 in the back

Question 13

What capacity do the exit slide rafts have?

Answer 13

44 people with overflow capacity of 55.

Question 14

How many ELT’s does the A320 have?

Answer 14

One in back R2/4

Question 15

Where are the ELT’s stored?

Answer 15

In the rear galley near R2/4 door

Question 16

What frequencies do the ELT’s transmit on?

Answer 16

121.5 MHz
243 MHz
406 MHz

Question 17

What is the battery life of an ELT?

Answer 17

24hrs

Question 18

What emergency equipment is located in the flight deck?

Answer 18

• PBE
• Fire Extinguisher
• Fire Gloves
• Crash Axe
• Escape Rope
• Oxygen Masks
• Life Jackets
• Torch

Question 19

What are the checks required for the fire extinguisher?

Answer 19

• Present
• In Stowage Bracket
• Arrow in Green
• Seal Intact

Question 20

What is the optimal range of the fire extinguisher?

Answer 20

1.5 - 2m

Question 21

How long does the fire extinguisher last if fully depleted in one go?

Answer 21

10sec

Question 22

What are the precautions of using the fire extinguisher?

Answer 22

• PBE should be worn
• On flight deck, oxygen masks and goggles should be worn
• Don’t let metal housing touch live wires
• Avoid getting too close to fluid fires

Question 23

What fires are the BCF/Halon fire extinguishers suitable for?

Answer 23

All fires (I.e. solid, liquid, electrical,…)

Question 24

What are the preflight serviceability checks of the PBE?

Answer 24

• Present
• Seal Intact
• Moisture indicator not pink (A320/A321C)
• Indicator green (A321LR/A320N)
• Expiry date not expired (on A320N/A321LR)

Question 25

What are some precautions of using the PBE?

Answer 25

- Ensure the neck seal is intact and properly fitted (no protruding hair, clothing,…) - Don’t damage the seal (glasses, earrings,…) - Don’t remove PBE near flames due oxygen - Do not use water to cool canister - Do not wear make up

Question 26

What duration does the PBE have?

Answer 26

Minimum of 15minutes (A320/A321C) Maximum of 15 minutes (A321LR/A320N)

Question 27

On the flight deck oxygen masks, pressing the 100% selector down to 100% results in what?

Answer 27

100% oxygen being supplied at all cabin altitudes

Question 28

On the flight deck oxygen masks, pulling the 100% selector up to N results in what?

Answer 28

A mixture of oxygen and air being supplied to the mask at pre-determined rates depending on the cabin altitude

Question 29

On the flight deck oxygen masks, pressing the emergency (round) button results in what?

Answer 29

A temporary oxygen overpressure to the mask to clear any smoke or condensation

Question 30

At what altitude is over pressure to the flight deck oxygen masks automatically supplied?

Answer 30

Above 30000ft cabin altitude

Question 31

On the dual outlet portable oxygen bottle, what does the red dot indicate?

Answer 31

Low flow outlet

Question 32

What are the preflight serviceability checks on the portable oxygen bottle?

Answer 32

- Present - Secure in storage bracket - Pressure gauge reads a minimum of 1500 psi - Mask attached to the high flow outlet

Question 33

What are some precautions of using the portable oxygen bottle?

Answer 33

- no kinks in the tubing - Strap oxygen bottle to front of body when carrying - do not use near fire (4m) - Keep at least 100 psi to avoid corrosion - avoid bumping/dropping bottle - Remove oil/grease/make up before using

Question 34

What is the duration of the portable oxygen?

Answer 34

- High flow (4 L per minute), 60 minutes - Low flow (2 L per minute) 120 minutes

Question 35

What are the preflight serviceability checks for the restraint kit?

Answer 35

- Present - Seal intact

Question 36

What are some precautions when using the restraint kit?

Answer 36

- Do not over tighten - Do not hogtie passenger - Do not tie passenger to the seat - When replacing flexi-cuffs fit new ones first before removing old ones

Question 37

What colors do the adult lifejackets have?

Answer 37

- passengers, yellow - crew, orange

Question 38

What are the preflight serviceability checks of the lifejackets?

Answer 38

- Present - Seal intact

Question 39

What are some precautions of using the lifejacket?

Answer 39

- Do not partially inflate before using red tags to avoid over inflation - Do not inflate until exiting aircraft

Question 40

What are the preflight serviceability checks for the megaphone?

Answer 40

- Present - Audible click

Question 41

What are some precautions of using the megaphone during an evacuation?

Answer 41

- Do not keep megaphone on body when using slides due possible injury - Slide megaphone down first

Question 42

What are the preflight serviceability checks of the crash axe?

Answer 42

- Present