Preflight Check - Safety Equipment

Question 1

Cabin Crew Jump Seat

Answer 1

Pull down on each side of shoulder harness to ensure inertia reels retract
Check harness for cuts or fraying Check clip releases harness Re-clip together
Jump seat retracts
Harness untangled and ready for use

Question 2

Crash Axe

Answer 2

Standard

Question 3

Dangerous Goods

Answer 3

Standard
Ensure bag intact with contents inside If bag has a seal: Ensure it is intact

NOTE: When tamper proof seal is broken, writing will be visible

Question 4

Dangerous Object (Bomb) Search Kit (incl Bomb Search Mirror)

Answer 4

Standard

Ensure red security seal is intact and in position on zip

Question 5

Defibrillator/AED

Answer 5

Standard

Green tick shall be visible on handle
NOTE: If a red cross is visible captain shall be notified. AEDs and
contents of pack are not a ‘no go’ item

Question 6

Emergency Locator Transmitter

Answer 6

Standard

Question 7

Fire Containment Bag (FCB)

Answer 7

Standard
Secured with red security seal

NOTE:
If red security seal is missing or broken, a security check shall be completed. Cabin Manager shall report,

Question 8

Fire Extinguisher

Answer 8

Standard
Safety pin in position and secured with red plastic tie
Needle in green band of pressure gauge

Question 9

Fire Protection Gloves

Answer 9

Standard

Question 10

First Aid - Daily First Aid Kit (DFAK)

Answer 10

Standard

NOTE: The DFAK is not a required piece of safety equipment

Question 11

First Aid - Emergency Medical Kit (EMK)

Answer 11

Standard
The pale blue/red Virgin Australia branded security seal is intact
Stethoscope and sphygmomanometer in outer pocket of kit
NOTE:
A pale blue Virgin Australia branded seal indicates a new kit and a red Virgin Australia branded seal indicates that kit requires replenishment, however is still serviceable
CM shall advise PIC if there is a red Virgin Australia branded seal/no seal located on the external zipper or medical equipment is missing from outer sleeve when carrying out preflight checks. CM to report, refer
Section 0.5 - Safety Equipment and Cabin Furnishing Reporting.
• If no red Virgin Australia branded seal is
present, crew are to seal the EMK using a red Virgin Australia branded seal located inside the kit.

Question 12

Handcuffs

Answer 12

Standard
Check handcuffs in stowage case
Check two keys are in front pocket of stowage case

Question 13

Life Jacket Satchel

Answer 13

Standard
Ensure red security seal is intact and in position on zipper of both adult/child and infant life jacket compartments
NOTE:
If red security seal is missing or broken, life jackets shall be checked for correct number, colour and sealed in packet.

Question 14

Life Rafts and Associated Equipment

Answer 14

Standard

Question 15

Megaphone

Answer 15

Standard

Squeeze hand grip, clicking sound will be heard

Question 16

Oxygen - Portable Oxygen Bottle

Answer 16

Standard
Dust covers in position, where applicable No oil or grease on fittings
Minimum pressure 1500 psi (pounds per square inch)
Oxygen mask with bottle

Question 17

Oxygen - Oxygen Release Tool

Answer 17

Standard

Located with handcuffs

Question 18

Protective Breathing Equipment

Answer 18

Standard
Check humidity indicator is not pink
Ensure PBE is within its expiry date The expiry date is located on front of PBE case
NOTE: If unable to see expiry date located on the front of the case,
add 10 years to the manufacturer date stamped on humidity indicator

Question 19

Resuscitation Mask

Answer 19

Standard

Do not open to check contents

Question 20

Torch - DME and Air Lite

Answer 20

Torch - DME
Standard
Check light flashing minimum once every 10 seconds

Air Lite
Standard
Press Push-to-Test button and release:
LED indicator illuminates green (1 flash) This indicates battery pack is above minimum voltage and can remain in service
NOTE: If LED indicator is illuminated red (1 flash) or produces no
flash, notify captain