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What is the prevailing theme in the GOM emergency/abnormal section
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Good judgment shall be the determining factor as not all situations can be considered in constructing a manual.
Referance.I-P.01 |
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What is the definition of an aircraft accident?
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an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight until such times as all persons have disembarked, in which any person suffers death or serious injury as a result of being in or upon the aircraft or by direct contact with the aircraft or anything attached thereto, or the aircraft receives substantial damage.
Referance GOM I-01.02 |
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What is the definition of Fatal Injury?
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any injury which results in death within 30 days of the accident.
Referance GOM I-01.02 |
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What is the definition of Serious Injury?
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any injury which:
a. Requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing within 7 days from the date the injury was received b. Results in a fracture of any bone (except simple fractures of fingers, toes, or nose) c. Causes severe hemorrhages, nerve, muscle, or tendon damage d. Involves any internal organ e. Involves second-or-third-degree burns, or burns affecting more than 5 percent of the body surface Referance GOM I-01.02 |
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What is the definition of Substantial damage?
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a. Except as privided in subparagraph(b) of this paragraph, substantial damage means damage or failure which adversely affects the structural strength, performance, or flight characteristics of the aircraft and which would normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component.
b. Engine failure or damage limited to an engine if only one engine fails or is damaged, bent fairings or cowling, dented skin, small puncture in the skin or fabric, ground damage to rotor or propelloer blades, and damage to landing grear, wheels, tires, flaps, engine accessories, brakes, or wingtips are not considered "substantial damage" for the purpose of this part. Referance GOM I-01.02 |
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Define incident and give specific examples of an incident.
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An occurrence either in the air or on the ground in which the safety of pesonnel and/or the aircraft has been jeopardized.
IE: Minor damage to the aircraft. Engine failure or propeller feathering, damage limited to one engine, bent fairing or cowling, dented skin, small puncture holes in the skin, taxiing damage to propeller blades, damage to tires, engine accessories, brakes or wing tips. Pesonal injuries to the passengers, crew or ground pesonnel of a minor nature, which requires hospitalization for less than 48 hours. Reference GOM I-01.02 |
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Define Emergency and give some specific examples.
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An emergency is any situation in which the safety of flight is endangered, or in which it is necessary to devate from the provisions of the FAR's or Operations Specifications.
For example: The PIC or the Dispathcher may declare an emergency. The Company cannot locate a flight. A flight cannot determine its position or is unable to execute a required approach When an aircraft component failure endangers flight safety. When an aircraft is endangered by smoke or fire. Hijacking. Bomb threat/samotage. Reference GOM I-01.02 |
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When is the flight manager on call and where must they be?
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At all times and must b on premises or accessible by phone.
Reference GOM I-01.03 |
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Who is the Flight Manager?
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The Director of Operations. or
An individual designated by the Director of Operations. The Flight Department Managers who may be designated as Flight Manager are the; Assistant Director of Operations Chief Pilot Director of Training Reference GOM I-01.03 |
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What function does the Flight Manager serve?
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The assist Dispatch and Crew Scheduling in dealing with standard operational issues as well as emergency/abnormal situations.
Reference GOM I-01.03 |
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Whenever an emergency, accident or incident becomes apparent what department shall be notified immediatly and why is this department notified?
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The dispatch department, becuase dispatch will become the focal point for all emergency coordination activities.
Reference GOM I-01.04 |
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What is the dispatch phone number?
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1-888-640-0093 or
1-440-716-8318 Reference GOM I-01.04 |
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Regarding emergency notification procedurs if direct communications with dispatch aren't possible how else should you try to contact dispatch?
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Notify the nearest Flight Service Station, FAA facility or police station and request that they relay the information to the Dispatch Center.
Reference GOM I-01.04 |
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Whenever there is a reportable event to the NTSB has occured what must the flight crew do with the CVR?
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They must take every reasonable effort to pull the CVR circuit breaker once the aircraft has been safely brought to a stop, to preserve the information on the tape.
Reference GOM I-01.05 |
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If either the PIC or Dispatcher finds themself in an emergency situation what actions may they take?
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They may take any action necessary, including deviating from SOP's, weather minimums and FAR's to the extent required and in the interest of safety.
Reference GOM I-01.06 |
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When must the FAA or NTSB be notified?
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Emmediately in the event of an accident or certain other incidents.
GOM I-01.10 |
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Who will evaluate if a report to the FAA or NTSB is required?
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The director of operations, cheif pilot, and director of safety and security will evaluate each occurrence to determine if reporting is required.
GOM I-01.10 |
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If a report to the FAA or NTSB is required who will make contact with them?
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Dispatch.
GOM I-01.10 |
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The person in charge at an accident scene is the PIC or next in command. What are the responsibilities of the person in charge?
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Ensure all persons are removed to a point well clear of the airplane.
Take a headcount. Obtain medical assistance. Protect the scene, coordinate with law enforcement. Preserve but do not disturb the wreckage. Guard baggage do not disturb it but protect it from further damage. Observe and record pertinent information concerning the accident. Obtain contact information of witnesses, and any statements. Pass all information to the Director of Operations or their designee when they arrive. GOM I-01-11 |
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A detailed report concerning any accident to the Chief Pilot will be submitted when?
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As soon as possible.
GOM I-01.12 |
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What is our primary responsibility in caring for an injured or ill passenger on our flight?
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To place them in the care of a physician as quickly as possible.
GOM I-01.13 |
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If a passenger becomes iss or injured in flight what should you be aware of?
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Flight Attendants are trained in first aid and have access to the First Aid kit and AED.
GOM I-01.13 |
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How should the Flight Attendant handle a sick or injured passenger on our flight?
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They should communicate with the passenger to determine the extent of the illness or injury and ugency of medical assistance.
Release the Enhanced Medical Kit to a licensed medical professional. Discuss with the flight crew if an unscheduled landing may be warranted. GOM I-01.13 |
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If the crew elects to make an unscheduled landing due to passenger illness or injury how should they go about this?
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Time permiting contacte dispatch and provide them with
Name and boarding station of passenger. Discription of problem. If medical assistance is on board. Any medic alert info, ie. bracelet. If the person is refusing medical help. Type of first aid being administered. GOM I-01.13 |
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If a person becomes injured or ill on a flight what report should be filled out?
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Irregularity report.
GOM I-01.13 |
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Does a crewmember becoming incapaciteted warrant an unscheduled landing?
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Yes. GOM I-01.15
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What should the flightcrew do in the event of FA incapacitation?
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Initiate flight deck lockdown procedures and make an unscheduled landing at a suitable airport. Keep the passengers up to date via PA announcements.
GOM I-01.15 |
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In the event of a possible death aboard a company aircraft what general procedures should be followed?
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No pronouncement of death by crew or passenger regardless of their qualifications.
Crew shall make arrangements for ground medical care to meet the aircraft as quickly as possible. Treat this situation as an emergency and perform an unscheduled landing at a suitable airport. GOM I-01.17 |
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Where is the list located for the First Aid Kit to inventory it if the shear wire is broken.
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In the GOM I-01.18 or on the reverse side of the lid of the first aid kit.
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What should you do if the flight attendant advises you that the shear wire is broken on the First Aid Kit?
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Notify maintenance for replacement and if replacement is not possible then ensure the minimum items for dispatch. GOM I-01.18
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What should you do if the First aid kits expiration date has passed?
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Write it up and request replacement. GOM I-01.18
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Where is the Enhanced Emergency Medical Kit located and who is responsible for its preflight?
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It is located in the emergency equipment cabinet and the flight attendant is responsible for its preflight. GOM I-01.18
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What should you do if the flight attendant advises you of a broken seal on the Enhanced Emergency Medical Kit?
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Write it up and get it replaced or MEL'd. GOM I-01.18
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Who may use the Enhanced Emergency Medical kit?
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Only licenced care givers the list is located in the GOM I-01.18 and the flight attendant is responsible for issuing it out for use and confirming the cargivers credentials. GOM I-01.18
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What should you do if the flight attendant calls and askes if the may give out the Enhanced Emergency Medical Kit to a person who says they are qualified to administer care but has no credentials?
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The enhanced emergency medical kit may be given out at the captains discretion. GOM I-01.18
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Who is responsible for prefligting and who may use the Automatic External Defibrillator?
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The flight attendant is responsible for preflighting and is trained to use it. The AED may also be used by licensed medical professionals. GOM I-01.18
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If any of the medical equipment on board is used what report must be filled out and by whom?
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The flight attendant must fill out an irregularity report and the captain may also complete an irregularity report and must complete a logbook wirte up. GOM I-01.18
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Explain the amplified emergency crew briefing.
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NTSB-Report
N- Nature of Emergency T-Type of cabin prep and time available. S-Special instructions B-Bracing signal Reprt-Report back when preparations are complete. GOM I-01.21 |
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When the captain is breifing the flight attendant as part of the NTSB-Report for the T portion of the brief what would cause you to have them prepare for an emergency evacuation?
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If there is a probability that the aircraft will not remain on the runway or
If there is a uncontrolled emergency such as a fire GOM I-01.21 |
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For the type and time portion of the NTSB-Report emergency briefing what is the time portion the flight attendant needs to know and why?
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The time requirements for the flight attendant is based on more or less than 5 minutes. Depending on the time you tell them will dictate whether they conduct a short notice emergency checklist or an anticipated emergency evacuation checklist.
GOM I-01.21 |
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How should you alert the Flight Attendant of the need for an emergency crew brief?
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By pressing the EMER call button. GOM I-01.21
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What are some examples of items you should tell the flight attendant regarding the "S" portion (special instructions) in the NTSB-Report emergency crew brief accronym?
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Evacuate on side away from any fire
Usable doors in the event of ditching Review of evacuation procedures and duties GOM I-01.21 |
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What is the primary bracing signal to to be used in the B of the NTSB-Report briefing?
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A verbal "BRACE BRACE BRACE" over the PA system.
GOM I-01.21 |
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What is your alternate bracing signal?
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One cyle of the Fasten Seat Belt chime and hopefully a momentary flash of the seatbelt light just prior to touchdown.
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How often should you keep the passengers advised of an emergency situation?
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As often as possible.
GOM I-01.22 |
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What indications of a fire on the ground will constitute an emergency?
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Visual indications of smoke or fire(with or without T-handle illumination)
Smoke odors Control tower warnings GOM I-01.23 |
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In the event of a fire on the ground what precautionary measures should be taken if time permits?
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Get the aircraft away from congested to preclude colateral damage.
GOM I-01.23 |
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If you have a confirmed fire what should you do?
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Determine its location
Request fire fighting assistance and provide as much infor as possible Evacuate the plane Direct Fire fighting until proper authorities take over. GOM I-01.23 |
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When may the aircraft return to a terminal or maintenance hangar after a fire?
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After the appropriate fire department or maintenance personnel have absolutely determined no fire exists.
GOM I-01.23 |
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What is the companies strategy for an in flight fire?
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If smoke is present assume there is a fire and if the source of smoke cannot be positively identified and controlled and extinguised, consider the fire to be uncontrolled.
GOM I-01.24 |
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What are the general crewmemeber duties in an in flight fire situation?
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Flight Crew:
Initiate appropriate checklist Prepare aircraft for an immediate landing. Remain at stations unless absolutely neccessary to help. FO goes captain flies. GOM I-01.24 |
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What are the different classes of fire?
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Class A- combustible material wood paper
Class B- flameable liquids Class C-electrical Class D-Metals GOM I-01.25 |
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What type of hand held fire extinguisher is installe in the airplane?
What type of fires may it be used to fight? |
Halon 1211.
It is effective for Class ABC fires. |
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What should you do if volatile liquids are discovered in the cabin?
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Keep cockpit door closed.
Ventilate cabin unless a fire is present Descend and depresurize Lower cabin temp Have extinguishers ready GOM I-01.27 |
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How do you use the installed and held fire extinguisher?
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PASS
P-Pull the pin A-Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire S-Squezze the handle S-Spray in side to side motion GOM I-01.28 |
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What is the emergency frequency?
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121.5
GOM I-01.29 |
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What should you do if an engine fails or is shutdown enroute to prevent further damage?
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Accomplish appropriate E & A Checklists
Land at nearest suitable airport Report the failure to ATC and dispatch, time permitting Complete an irregularity report. GOM I-01.31 |
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When you are required to initiate a vertical maneuver due to a TCAS generated Resolution Advisory what actions should occur?
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Prompltly and correctly initiate the vertical maneuver according to TA/RA/IVSI display while simultaneously visually clearing your flight path
Notify ATC as to the extent of altitude deviation As soon as the RA has been resolved return to previously assigned ATC clearance File an irregularity report within 24 hours GOM I-01.32 . |
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Lost Comm Procedures?
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If you don't remember these look them up in the GOM I-01.33
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What should you do if the airborne radar detection equipment becomes inoperative?
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Don't enter an area of known or forecast thunderstorms unless you can be certain you can avoid them visually.
GOM I-01.35 |
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If you're already in an area of known or forecast thunderstorms and your radar fails what should you do?
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Avoid viually or if in IMC
Advise ATC and request vectors to avoid storms If ATC can't assist slow to turbulence speed and take shortest course out of storms. Divert over flying into a thunderstorm GOM I-01.35 |
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If the runway edge lighting is inoperatvie what may be substituted?
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Centerline lighting or temporary or emergency lighting provided a full description is know at dispatch and evaluated by flight ops.
Or if the local FAA has approved such lighting the name f the approving official must be given. GOM I-01.36 |
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If an airport is utilizing emergency lighting such as flare pots or open-flame illumination what should you do?
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Request a diferent runway use of this lighting is not authorized.
GOM I-01.36 |
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What are the two types of landing emergencies?
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Immediate and time permitting
GOM I-01.37 |
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What must you do if you're forced to make an immediate landing?
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Notify ATC or broadcast on 121.5
Breif the flight attendant using NTSB-Report breif. GOM I-01.37 |
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If your making an emergency landing of the time pemittig type what should you do?
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Brief the FA using NTSB-Report
GOM I-01.37 |
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If a situation warrants passengers and crew to leave the aircraft quickly through the main cabin door but is not urgent enough for a full evacuation what should be stated?
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Accomplish expeditious normal deplaning.
GOM I-01.40 |
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When may you land overweight?
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For reasons of safety.
GOM I-01.44 |
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Is making an overweight landing an emergency?
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Yes, it constitutes the use of PIC's emergency authority.
GOM I-01.44 |
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After making an overweight landing what must you do?
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Fill out an irregularity report.
GOM I-01.44 |
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How must an overweight landing be documented in the logbook?
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Overweight landing with a note as to whether a hard or normal landing was made.
GOM I-01.44 |
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What would constitute a hard landing?
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A descent rate greater than 360 FPM
GOM I-01.44 |
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List the emergency equipment in the Q200?
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Flashlights - 3
Handheld fire extinguisher - 3 halon 1211 Portable PBE's - 3 Crash Axe - 1 O2 masks and googles - 3 Crew flotation - 4 (don't forget FA) Pax flotation - 37 seat cushions plus 3 inflatable lifevests for infants Emergency escape rope - 1 Portable O2 - 2 for pax 1 for FA or medical assistance First Aid Kit - 1 EEMK - 1 AED - 1 GOM I-01.45 |
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What are the indications of severe turbulence?
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Aircraft may be momementarily out of control.
Occupants are thrown violently against the belts and back into the seat. Unsecured objects are tossed about. GOM I-01.46 |
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What are some examples of when the aircraft has experienced a severe structural load or impact?
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Hard landing - touchdown greather than 360 FPM
Severe Turbulence Flight controls - excessive loads while parked or while parked Impact damage something striking the aircraft such as a bird or baggage cart. Tail strike GOM I-01.46 |
