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48 Cards in this Set
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When is the BCF fire extinguisher used? |
Used in an emergency to fight the fire |
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What do emergency evacuation checklist and cards serve as? |
Serve as a memory aid to crew in an emergency situation |
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What equipment is suitable for using on all types of fire? |
The BCF fire extinguisher |
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Limitations of the BCF fire extinguisher? |
• has a range of approx 3 metres • 12-15 seconds duration |
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Limitations of the BCF fire extinguisher? |
• has a range of approx 3 metres • 12-15 seconds duration |
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Types of life jackets? |
• double chamber • single chamber • infant life jacket |
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Limitations of the BCF fire extinguisher? |
• has a range of approx 3 metres • 12-15 seconds duration |
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Types of life jackets? |
• double chamber • single chamber • infant life jacket |
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Limitations of single chamber life jackets? |
• 1 person only • will only inflate when toggle is pulled • can only be used in water • can make it hard or stop people from exiting if it’s inflated inside A/C • doesn’t fit infants or small children |
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Limitations of the BCF fire extinguisher? |
• has a range of approx 3 metres • 12-15 seconds duration |
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Types of life jackets? |
• double chamber • single chamber • infant life jacket |
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Limitations of single chamber life jackets? |
• 1 person only • will only inflate when toggle is pulled • can only be used in water • can make it hard or stop people from exiting if it’s inflated inside A/C • doesn’t fit infants or small children |
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Life jackets are required to be carried by any aircraft which intends to fly where? |
More than 50 nautical miles from shore |
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Limitations of the BCF fire extinguisher? |
• has a range of approx 3 metres • 12-15 seconds duration |
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When to use a torch? |
Used in darkness when lights fail or in an emergency |
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Limitations of heat resistant gloves? |
• can’t be used to do meal service • can’t be used on a medical emergency • clumsy |
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Contents of raft survival kit? |
• sponge • flashlights • bailing bucket • signalling mirror • day/ night flares • water purification tablets |
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Limitations of a Crash Axe? |
• located in the flight deck* • can’t be used to fight fire • need captains permission to use • May cut through wiring |
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When to use a megaphone? |
Used when the PA system fails and in an emergency |
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Types of distress signals? |
• parachute flare “search” phase, when rescue aircrafts/ vessels are in the area • day/night signals “location/rescue @ |
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Types of life jackets? |
• double chamber • single chamber • infant life jacket |
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Limitations of single chamber life jackets? |
• 1 person only • will only inflate when toggle is pulled • can only be used in water • can make it hard or stop people from exiting if it’s inflated inside A/C • doesn’t fit infants or small children |
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Life jackets are required to be carried by any aircraft which intends to fly where? |
More than 50 nautical miles from shore |
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When is the Laerdal resuscitation mask attachment used? |
When having to deliver mouth to mouth resuscitation |
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Types of oxygen systems onboard? |
• cabin (dropdown) oxygen • flight deck oxygen • portable oxygen |
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Where are dropdown systems located? |
On the PSU |
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When is the Crash Axe used? |
Used in an emergency to gain access and locate source (of smoke/ fire) |
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Limitations of portable oxygen? |
• bulky and heavy to use • can not be used near open flame • need to remove makeup |
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When to use a PBE? |
In an emergency which smoke or fire |
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Limitations of the BCF fire extinguisher? |
• has a range of approx 3 metres • 12-15 seconds duration |
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When to use a torch? |
Used in darkness when lights fail or in an emergency |
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Limitations of heat resistant gloves? |
• can’t be used to do meal service • can’t be used on a medical emergency • clumsy |
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Contents of raft survival kit? |
• sponge • flashlights • bailing bucket • signalling mirror • day/ night flares • water purification tablets |
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Limitations of a Crash Axe? |
• located in the flight deck* • can’t be used to fight fire • need captains permission to use • May cut through wiring |
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When to use a megaphone? |
Used when the PA system fails and in an emergency |
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Types of distress signals? |
• parachute flare “search” phase, when rescue aircrafts/ vessels are in the area • day/night signals “location/rescue @night - fireworks @day - coloured smoke |
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Where can pilots escape when the flight deck door is damaged? |
Through the flight deck window |
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Purpose of escape ropes? |
Something for pax to hold onto while waiting to be moved to a raft |
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Limitations of a torch? |
• limited to approx 20hrs • it’s battery operated |
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Types of life jackets? |
• double chamber • single chamber • infant life jacket |
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Limitations of single chamber life jackets? |
• 1 person only • will only inflate when toggle is pulled • can only be used in water • can make it hard or stop people from exiting if it’s inflated inside A/C • doesn’t fit infants or small children |
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Life jackets are required to be carried by any aircraft which intends to fly where? |
More than 50 nautical miles from shore |
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When is the Laerdal resuscitation mask attachment used? |
When having to deliver mouth to mouth resuscitation |
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Types of oxygen systems onboard? |
• cabin (dropdown) oxygen • flight deck oxygen • portable oxygen |
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Where are dropdown systems located? |
On the PSU |
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When is the Crash Axe used? |
Used in an emergency to gain access and locate source (of smoke/ fire) |
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Limitations of portable oxygen? |
• bulky and heavy to use • can not be used near open flame • need to remove makeup |
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When to use a PBE? |
In an emergency which smoke or fire |