Type 1 Exit operation, Preflight Check Flashcards
What should the door locking indicators read for a Type I door to be considered locked?
Locked (green)
Indicates that the door is secure for flight.
What indicates that the Type I door is disarmed?
Safety pin fitted, red flag visible, slide control lever window reads disarmed
These indicators ensure safety before departure.
What should be checked regarding the observation window of a Type I door?
It must be clear
A clear observation window is essential for safety checks.
What does the pressure gauge needle of the slide raft need to be in for safety?
In the green zone
Indicates proper pressure for the slide raft deployment.
What action is taken by crew members when the aircraft is ready for departure?
Move the slide control lever to ARMED
This is done on command from the PURS after securing the cabin doors.
When should the crew member remove the safety pin from the slide control lever?
When moving the lever to ARMED position
Necessary step to prepare for departure.
What should be done after pushing the slide control lever down to ARMED?
Stow the safety pin and hide the red flag
This indicates readiness for flight.
What is the procedure for disarming the Type I door when the aircraft arrives at the gate?
Move the slide control lever to DISARMED
This is done on command from the PURS when the FASTEN SEAT BELT sign is off.
What must be checked after lifting the lever to the DISARMED position?
Ensure the red flag is visible and the slide control lever window reads DISARMED
These checks confirm the door is secure.
What is required to prevent inadvertent movement of the arming lever?
A safety pin must be fitted with a red flag
This indicates the door is in DISARMED mode.
What happens to the arming lever when it is in the ARMED position?
A flap moves under the disarmed hole
This prevents the refitting of the safety pin.
True or False: The crew member must physically cross check the opposite door when disarming.
True
This ensures that both doors are properly secured.
What are the pre-flight check of type 1 door?
• Check door locking indicators reads locked (green)
• Door is disarmed – safety pin is fitted, red flag is visible – and the slide control lever window reads
disarmed.
• Observation window is clear.
• Slide raft – pressure gauge needle is in the green zone.
• No debris / obstructions around the door.
Normal Opening from Inside
• Witness is present and clearance has been obtained from the PURS that all doors have been
DISARMED.
• Both crew members must positively agree the door is disarmed and the positive clearance in the
form of two knocks and thumbs up, has been received from ground personnel.
• Check slide is DISARMED and safety pin fitted.
• Grasp assist handle on the door frame.
• Lift up the door control handle slowly 3 – 4 degrees and keep a watch on the Slide Armed warning
light.
• If it does not illuminate, continue lifting it up to the OPEN position.
• Push door outwards and forwards by using the door assist handle until the gust lock engages.
What does it mean if the ‘SLIDE ARMED’ caption illuminates?
The door is still in the ARMED condition. Re-stow the door control handle.
How should the door control handle be lifted?
Always lift up the door control handle slowly to avoid accidental deployment of the slide.
What should you do if the ‘CABIN PRESSURE’ caption red light flashes?
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR - REPORT TO THE IFS WHO WILL INFORM THE FLIGHT DECK.
What should the status of the Slide be when the ‘CABIN PRESSURE’ red light flashes?
The Slide should remain DISARMED.
