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What is the emergency announcement?

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‘THIS IS THE CAP, THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, BRACE, BRACE’

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What is the evacuation command on land for an unplanned emergency?

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‘OPEN SEATBELTS - LEAVE BAGS - GET OUT’

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What is the evacuation command on water for an unplanned emergency?

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‘OPEN SEATBELTS - GRAB YOUR LJ - LEAVE BAGS - GET OUT’

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What is the alert call?

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’ Will the SCCM report to the FD immediately’

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Who will made the rapid disembarkation PA?

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The CAP or SCCM

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What is the rapid disembarkation PA?

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‘ATTENTION ATTENTION - This is an important announcement. All PAX must leave the a/c via the nearest boarding door in a quick and orderly manner. Leave all personal items behind’

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What will CC do following the rapid disembarkation PA?

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  1. Stop PAX boarding
  2. Encourage PAX to leave quickly and leave baggage
  3. Check cabin and toilets clear
  4. Assemble and the boarding door and await instructions
  5. Be alert for the situation to change, potential evacuation
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If stairs are being used during a rapid disembarkation what must be done?

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One CC must disembark via steps to ensure PAX are kept safe and directed

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What is the evacuation technique acronym?

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DARED

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D in DARED:

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Dedicated assist space - move to your dedicated assist space and hold the assist handle

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A in DARED:

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Assertiveness - assertive verbal commands and actions to motivate PAX

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R in DARED:

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Redirect - If an exit becomes unusable, it must be guarded and PAX redirected

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E in DARED:

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Exit by pass - Directing PAX to alt usable exits to maintain a steady evacuation flow

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Second D in DARED:

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Dried up exit - If no PAX are approaching your exit use positive commands to attract PAX towards you and maintain a steady evacuation flow

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What is the CMT?

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Crisis Management Team

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What is the LEC?

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Local Emergency Coordinator

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Who can you contact after an emergency situation as occurred?

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CCOM until contact has been passed to senior management

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What is the SAT Team?

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Humanitarian response team

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What should CC do initially following a loss in cabin pressure?

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02 masks will fall and automatic PA will play:
1) Grab 02 mask and fit
2) Sit down and strap in

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How long will CC wait to feel rapid descent?

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80 seconds

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What should CC do if rapid descent is not felt after 80 seconds?

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SCCM and nearest CC must transfer to portable 02 and gain emergency access to the FD

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What is the procedure for a rapid descent over high terrain?

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‘Step’ descents

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What will the FD announce if PAX and CC need to remain on supplemental 02?

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‘PAX AND CC KEEP MASKS ON FOR…’

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During the step descent CC need to:

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1) Observe and address immediate safety issues
2) Prioritise issues which do not require immediate attention until descent is complete
3) Remain on drop down 02 unless circumstances require temporary transfer to portable 02
4) Understand the timescale required for the route currently being flown

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What is the brace command?
'BRACE! BRACE!'
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What may you hear instead of the evacuation command which indicates a pending evacuation?
The evacuation alarm
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What must you do before opening a door in an evacuation?
1) Check outside conditions 2) Check door is in correct mode 3) Open door
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What do you do after all PAX have evacuated (if safe to do so)?
1) Take torch 2) Check cabin, toilets, galley 3) Split cabin search between 2 CC, searching in opposite directions 4) Collect any relevant equipment (LJ) 5) Grab tabard
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What do you do if you have immobile PAX during an evacuation?
Evacuate yourself and relay info onto emergency services
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When you leave the a/c what must you shout?
Your name and the door you are evacuating out of
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What do you do with the PAX outside after the evacuation?
Line PAX up into 2 lines and start a headcount
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In what scenario can you initiate an evacuation as CC?
Clearly catastrophic
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What are the types of clearly catastrophic scenarios?
- It's probable the FD are INCAP - When the conditions inside the a/c are unmanageable and pose and immediate threat to life
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What altitude is the cabin pressurised to?
6,000ft
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What causes a slow decompression?
Potential damage to a window, door seals or other minor faults in the pressurisation system.
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What is a slow decompression?
Gradual loss of cabin pressure
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What is a rapid decompression?
Rapid loss of cabin pressure
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What causes a rapid decompression?
Sudden failure of the pressurisation system or damage to the fuselage
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What is an explosive decompression?
Immediate loss of cabin pressure
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What causes an explosive decompression?
Sudden failure of the pressurisation system or severe damage to fuselage
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What is non pressurisation?
A/c fails to pressurise at the start of the flight
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Signs of slow decompression:
- Illumination of cabin lights and exit signs - Seatbelt sign illuminates - Drop down oxygen appears - Pre-recorded announcement plays
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Signs of rapid/explosive decompression:
- Loud noise - Sudden reduction in cabin temp - Loose items flying around - Boiling of liquids
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What angle will the a/c start descending after a decompression?
7 degrees
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What altitude will the a/c drop to after a decompression?
10,000ft
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Symptoms of slow decompression:
- Ears and sinus pain - Hypoxia - Euphoria - Clumsiness - Reduced situational awareness - Colour vision affected
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What will you hear once the descent is complete?
'Descent complete. Will the SCCM report to the FD via the interphone'
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Symptoms of a rapid/explosive decompression:
- Pain in the ears/sinuses - Pain and discomfort due to trapped gases - Shortness of breath - Colour vision affected
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What do you do if you have not heard from the FD 80 seconds after a decompression?
SCCM and nearest CC move to portable 02 and make their way to the FD
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What is hypoxia?
Lack of oxygen in the body
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What are the physical effects of hypoxia?
- Impaired judgement - Poor coordination - Poor decision making
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How do you use the portable 02 + check your colleagues?
1) Remove from stowage 2) Turn on 3) Turn on high flow (4) 4) Check the flow (using the green indicator) 5) Fit mask 6) Wear bottle using strap
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If an emergency event makes it undesirable for the SCCM to enter the FD what will the CAP say?
'WILL THE SCCM REPORT TO THE FD VIA THE INTERPHONE IMMEDIATELY'
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What is the briefing acronym for a planned emergency on land?
SBSEA
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S in SBSEA:
Secure - the PAX and cabin
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B in SBSEA:
Brace - how, when and how long
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Second S in SBSEA:
Seatbelts - how to open and close
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E in SBSEA:
Exits - show nearest exits
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A in SBSEA:
ABP's - select ABPs
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What is the briefing acronym for a planned emergency on water?
LSBSEA
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L in LSBSEA:
LJ - PAX to fit LJ
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What do you brief your ABPs on for a planned emergency?
- Crew harness operation - Door operation - Manual inflation - Raft seperation - Assisting PAX from the slide
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How to you ask an ABP for assistance?
Do you speak English? Are you travelling alone? Are you willing to help?
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How do you brief ABP's?
- Take them into the galley - Brief them on necessary operations - Ask if they understand - Ask them to repeat the brief back
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What age is the INF LJ designed for?
Up to 3 years
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How to fit clip type INF LJ:
1) Place over head 2) Place one leg over harness loop 3) Clip wait strap around waist 4) Secure
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How to fit tie type INF LJ:
1) Place over head 2) Cross tapes at back 3) Tie with a double bow at the side
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What age is the lifecot designed for?
0-18 months
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How to use lifecot?
1) Pull inflation toggle 2) Secure INF in internal jacket 3) Close canopy
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Whilst the SCCM is receiving the decompression briefing what will the other CC do?
- Check toilets and galleys - Check PAX have their masks and seatbelts on - Give first aid where required - Report to alert station for briefing
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When do you take your 02 mask off?
When the CAP has instructed to do so
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How many ABPs should you have per door?
1, ideally 2
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What should you use to prepare the cabin for an emergency landing?
Door drill card
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What will you report to the SCCM after preparing the cabin for an emergency landing?
'Cabin preparation complete'
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Do you need to brief PAX sitting at self-help exits?
Yes re-brief if time permits
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When/where should you adjust adult LJ to fit children?
- If time permits - Take the child out of sight of PAX - Inflate the LJ and adjust
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How long before impact will CC be told to take seats?
1-3 mins
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When will the CAP announce the brace alert?
60-90 seconds
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Where does the NITS briefing take place?
In the FD
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What does NITS mean?
Nature Intentions Time Specifics
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What happens after the SCCM has received the NITS?
1) Exits the FD 2) Completes a roll call 3) Relays NITS 4) Roll call to confirm everyone understands and has no questions
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What happens before the alert call is made?
Seatbelt sign is switched on
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Who goes in the FD to receive the NITS?
SCCM and the nearest CC
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What code will you use to access the FD after the alert call?
Normal entry code
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What will you do as other CC when you hear the alert call?
1) Disengage from service 2) Report to stations
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What items do you collect after receiving the NITS?
Tabard Safety card LJ (if ditching) Door drill card
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What will the SCCM say before playing the emergency PRA?
‘CC take your cabin positions’
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Who will inform the PAX on the situation?
CAP or SCCM if unavailable
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How many times ideally should the PRA be played?
Twice if time permits
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If the FD is not safe to enter the CAP will:
- Switch on seatbelt sign - Make the alert call ‘…via the inter phone’
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If there is a situational update how will the CC be notified?
'WILL CC PLEASE REPORT TO THEIR INTERPHONE STATIONS'
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What is the definition of INCAP?
Any change in the ability for a crew member to function due to physiological or psychological reasons
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What entry code will you use during an pilot INCAP?
Normal entry code
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What is the primary response to a pilot INCAP?
Remove them from the seat
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What is the pilot INCAP drill if unable to move from the seat?
1) Pull pilot upright and support 2) Stand behind the seat 3) Fasten pilot into harness 4) Pull seat full rearward 5) Engage inertia reel lock 6) Position rudder pedals as directed by OP
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What should you do before giving 02 to an INCAP pilot?
Loosen collar and necktie
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What 02 should you use during a pilot INCAP?
Initial FD 02 then transfer onto portable 02 from the cabin
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What are the cabin effects during a descent following a decompression?
- Changes in noise levels and vibrations due to increased wind noise - Speed brakes extended (vibration) - Engine thrust reduced - Simultaneous turn and descent rapidly
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What do you do once the decompression descent is complete?
1) Transfer to portable 02 2) Check other CC for injuries/need of 02 3) Check toilets and galleys 4) Check cabin for structural damage/fire 5) Ensure PAX seatbelts are fastened 6) Report to station to receive briefing 7) Communicate PAX and cabin conditions to SCCM
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What could be the reason for a RTO?
- Engine failure - ATC request
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What command will the FD give if an emergency on the ground occurs?
Attention crew! At stations!
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What will possibly follow the 'Attention crew command'?
'PAX and CC remained seated and wait for further information'
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What's the RTO procedure?
1) CC remain seated unless informed otherwise 2) One conditions have stabilises CAP will brief SCCM via inter phone 3) FD will make an announcement to PAX (may be delegated to SCCM)
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What does the landing security check include?
- Cabin stowages - Hatbins - Floor areas - Cupboards/wardrobes - Stowages within seats - Toilets
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What is the go-around procedure?
1) CC remain seated unless informed otherwise 2) One conditions have stabilises CAP will brief SCCM via inter phone 3) FD will make an announcement to PAX (may be delegated to SCCM)

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