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3 situation types |
Emergency Non normal Unlawful interference |
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Definition of emergency & example |
Situation where aircraft & occupants or cargo I grave or imminent danger. Time critical response is necessary. Eg cabin fire or rapid decompression. |
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Definition of unlawful interference & example |
Situation where danger is posed by 1 or more people wishing to sabotage or interfere with aircraft and occupants or cargo. Eg hijack or bomb threat. |
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Definition of non normal & example. |
Situation that prevents aircraft being operated in it's normal manner due to a system failure it other unusual event. May not be obvious to people in the cabin. Eg RTO or spill of DG. |
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4 landing types & definition |
1. Normal. Touchdown & taxi with no damage. 2. Non normal. Some damage expected on Ldg. 3. Forced. Unavoidable on land at or away from airport 4. Ditching. Unavoidable on water. |
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2 evacuation types & definition |
1. Unprepared: no time to perform the cabin prep procedure before evac. 2. Prepared: enough time for cabin prep procedure before evac. 10min land, 15min water |
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Primary method captain to summon cabin manager in emergency |
PA: This is the captain, cabin manager report to the flight deck immediately |
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Primary method captain advises cabin to brace |
PA: This is the captain, brace, brace. |
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How long before impact does captain give brace signal |
30 sec, 300ft. |
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Primary method for captain to advise evacuation necessary |
PA: This is the captain, evacuate, evacuate |
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Primary method for captain to advise emergency descent imminent |
PA: This is the captain, emergency descent |
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Primary method for captain to advise safe to commence follow up procedures after emergency descent |
PA: This is the captain, oxygen is no longer required |
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Primary method for captain to advise evacuation unlikely |
PA: This is the captain, everyone remain seated |
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Primary method for captain to advise evacuation likely |
PA: This is the captain, cabin crew to your stations |
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Primary method for captain to advise evacuation unnecessary |
PA: Cabin crew stand down, cabin crew stand down |
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Secondary method to summon cabin manager to flight deck in emergency, and how many chimes in cabin |
EMER CALL on ACP. 3 single hi/lo chimes & red flashing light on rainbow lights |
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Secondary method to advise CC to brace & how many chimes |
Cycle seatbelt sign 3 times. 6 low chimes |
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Secondary method to advise CC to evacuate & how many chimes |
Cycle seatbelt sign 3 times. 6 low chimes |
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Difference between secondary method to brace and evacuate by aircraft position |
Stationary - evacuate Moving - brace |
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Location of DG response book |
Ipad |
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Procedure pilots follow if DG detected in cabin (8) |
Identify: using manual Interphone: how to handle PA: limit ignition sources Flight deck: door locked Airflow: max, poss depress Cabin temp: lower Smoke & fumes: as req'd Operations: contact |
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Whose permission CC need to isolate DG item |
Captain |
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DG, information in initial contact (5) |
DG item & UN ID if poss Location Extent of spillage/leak Smoke or fumes? Colour/density/smell of fumes |
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DG, information on follow up with flight deck (2) |
Status of situation Effect on CC & pax |
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Information CC communicate to flight deck about smoke & fumes (5) |
Nature & intensity Visible signs Location Phase of flight when noticed Effects on CC & pax |
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Incapacitation procedure (7 steps) |
1. Seat fully back & across 2. Rudder pedals forward 3. Maintain clear airway 4. Cross arms under harness 5. Lock harness 6. 100% oxygen 7. Alliance pilots or doctors & nurses onboard |
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Who is responsible for assessing bomb threats |
Company. Initial assessment team |
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If no advice available from company, who is responsible for classifying bomb threat |
Captain |
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Initial assessment team will declare bomb threat as what? (2) |
Genuine or hoax |
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Pax and personal items allowed on board during bomb search? |
No |
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Article arousing suspicion found, what don't you do |
Move, touch or open it |
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Information CC can provide if suspicious article found |
Exact location General appearance |
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Bomb threat: pilot procedure in flight (5) |
Decide in need for search Continue, return or divert Advise Operations Brief cabin manager PA: For operational reasons |
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Difference between captain PA on ground and in flight regarding bomb threat |
In flight only told diverting for operational reasons |
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Bomb search plan location |
iPad |
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4 categories of hijackers (PITA) |
Asylum seekers Irrational individuals Publicity seekers Terrorists |
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3 stages of hijack (ICR) |
Intimidation Custodial Resolution |
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Suggested procedures during intimidation stage of hijack (4) |
Follow hijackers instructions Contact flight deck Keep them out of flight deck Establish if they have a weapon |
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15 guidelines to consider during custodial stage of hijack |
Stay calm Establish chain of command Retain passive control Slow things down Don't assume they're alone Avoid political discussions Don't disagree Discourage mobile phones Ration food & drinks Avoid alcohol Maintain hygiene Pilots: try to land Pilots: stall fir time after Ldg Reassure passengers Don't let pax form groups or isolate themselves |
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Hijack resolution: 2 ways |
Negotiation or rescue |
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Hijack, procedure for dealing with public afterwards |
Don't publicise details or give out information. Stick to standard reply. "I'm not authorized to make a statement. A company statement has been/will be issued. If you require further information please contact xxxx" |
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Useful time of consciousness 22, 25, 28, 30, 35, 40 +40000ft |
22k: 10 mins 25k: 3-5 mins 28k: 2.5-3 mins 30k: 1-2 mins 35k: 30-60 sec 40k: 15-20 sec +45k: 9-12 sec |
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2 types of depressurisation |
Rapid Gradual |
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Definition of gradual decompression |
Non normal situation caused by failure of equipment controlling pressurisation or slow leak in fuselage |
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Definition of rapid decompression |
Emergency situation caused by failure of pressurisation system or a door, window hatch or hole in the fuselage |
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Recognition of mild hypoxia (FLL) |
Fatigue Listlessness Lack of concentration |
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Recognition of moderate hypoxia (LMB) |
Lack of self criticism Mood changes Breathlessness |
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Recognition of severe hypoxia (BLD) |
Blue tinge Loss of consciousness Death |
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Management of hypoxia (3) |
Oxygen at 4lt/min Loosen clothing Beware oxy paradox |
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Rapid depressurisation: cabin indications if no PA (4) |
Oxy masks deploy SEATBELTS & NO SMOKING Dust, loose articles Mist, rush of cold air |
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Decompression: information CC to pass to Captain (3) |
State of cabin (damage) Injuries to CC & pax 1st aid & oxy requirements |
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Trapped gas sites of body |
Middle ear Sinus Teeth Bowels |
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Decompression sickness recognition (7)
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Joint pain Tingling, skin discomfort Weakness Chest tightness Visual impairment Dizziness Altered conscious state |
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Decompression sickness management (5) |
Horizontal position Oxygen 4lt/min Observe person Keep warm Keep still |
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Fire: names of the 2 people fighting a fire |
Primary firefighter Communicator/ assist |
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How to fight fire on horizontal surface |
Start at near edge sweeping side to side |
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How to fight fire on vertical surface |
Start at bottom, work up with sweeping motion |
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Information provided during initial contact with flight deck regarding fire (3) |
Location Source of fire Colour, density, smell of smoke |
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Information provided during follow up with fire |
Status of situation Effects on CC and pax Number of extinguishers used |
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Oven fire drill (8) |
1. Oven off & galley master 2. Open door slightly 3. Insert nozzle &short burst 4. Close door 5. 1 minute 6. Reopen slightly 7. Check if extinguished 8. Repeat as required |
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Toilet waste bin fire (9) |
1. Open flap slightly 2. Insert nozzle, short burst 3. Close 4. 1 minute 5. Reopen slightly 6. Check if extinguished 7. Repeat as required 8. Saturate contents 9. Remove contents |
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Lithium battery fire (4) |
1. Disconnect if safe 2. Discharge extinguisher 3. Saturate up to 10mins 4. Immerse & stow |
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4 components of emergency landing brief to CC |
Nature Intentions Time available Special instructions |
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Pilots must consider during emergency landing preparation (6) |
Use runway, not side strip Slow as possible Fire, consider wind Forced Ldg gear down Ditch gear up CPC to depressurise |
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Call from CC to flight deck to say prep complete, seated and harnessed for emergency landing |
Cabin preparation complete |
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Evacuation, captain responsibilities |
Take torch Assist cabin until complete Upwind, assist FO headcount & gather pax |
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FO responsibilities after evacuation |
Take torch Evacuate 1st exit ABPs to assist clear slide Direct upwind & do headcount |
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When can CC initiate evacuation |
Ditching Aircraft broken Major cabin fire CN and CM can't be contacted |
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Survival: 4 priorities |
Protection Location Water Food |
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Desert survival initial actions |
Activate beacon Rest in shade if possible |
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Immediate actions sea survival life jackets only |
Adopt heat lessening posture (HELP) Group huddle |
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Immediate actions survival with life raft (REDCSE) |
Release from aircraft Establish command Deploy beacon Collect survivors Stabilise &secure rafts Erect canopy |
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How to detach raft from aircraft |
Cut inflation line with knife |
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Elements of protection during survival |
First aid Clothing Shelter Fire |
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Elements of location during survival |
Higher ground if size of aircraft not possible. Signalling devices ASAP SOS out of logs etc |
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Guidelines for issuing water |
Fair & equal rationing >24hrs unless sick/hurt 500ml per day in 3 parts Drink slowly |
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Guidelines regarding issuing of food |
Can last 30 days Fair & equal >24hrs unless sick/hurt 125g 1st 3 days Once or twice a day |
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HELP position |
Inner arms to chest Raise thighs to chest Head above water |
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Agent in extinguisher toxic? |
No but can be when mixed with smoke |
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Precautions using extinguisher (5) |
Not too close to liquid Elec, don't touch wires Too much agent= dizzy Use PBE if possible Cockpit, don oxy 100% |
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Extinguisher pre flight check |
Pressure in green Lock pin in place Tamper seal intact |
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Extinguisher operation |
Hold upright, pull pin & break seal. Squeeze handles together Return pin & stow when done to original position |
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Extinguisher duration and range |
10 seconds, 4m |
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PBE preflight |
Vacuum sealed pouch not expanded |
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PBE duration |
15 minutes |
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PBE operation |
Red strap to open container Pull along tag open pouch Hands inside neck palm in Visor facing down Back of head then over face. Ensure seal clear Straps pull fwd start flow Straps pull aft adjust mask |
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PBE storage when finished |
Dry safe place. Locker or overhead |
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Portable oxy preflight |
Min 1500psi Dust covers in place (Long/cold ground stop may be<1500 |
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Portable oxy operation (RITE) |
Remove dust covers Insert metal connector Turn reg counterclockwise Ensure flow by indicator expanded on bag |
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Portable oxy precautions (8) |
Not on oil or grease Remove makeup Not near open flame No ignition source in 4m Avoid dropping or bumping Leave 50psi Hi flow >=5 years Lo flow <5 years |
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Portable oxy duration |
Hi, 1 person 50 minutes Lo, 1 person 100 minutes Both, 33 minutes |
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Used oxygen mask |
Sick bag, forward galley |
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Portable oxy, no flow? |
Check connections and contents |
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Fit infant life jacket |
Tear open bag, unroll Battery outward Jacket over head Harness between legs Belt around waist & fasten Tuck excess under jacket |
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Fit adult life jacket |
Tear bag, remove, unroll Battery outwards Jacket over head Belt around waist Tuck excess under jacket |
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Infant life jackets + extra adult carried |
12 infant 6 adult |
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Life jacket precautions (4) |
Don't inflate adult in cabin Inflate infant before evac Infant tether after landing Infant toggles 1at time while holding top of jacket |
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Flexicuffs operation |
Hands behind back Insert ends in slots flat side Loops over wrists 1 at a time Tighten with finger gap Cut excess |
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Flexicuffs cutter operation |
Pull handles down, spread Hook blade around strap Squeeze handles |
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PLB (MT410G) duration |
>24hrs at -20deg. Longer if warmer |
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PLB (MY410G) operation |
Hold black/yellow clip, release in and up Swing antenna 180deg clockwise Active after 60sec delay |
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PLB (MT410G) deactivation |
Yellow key on lanyard to release antenna Rotate 180 Deg, wrap antenna in groove |
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When to use megaphone |
PA failure Crowd control after evac Assist pax control on ground |
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Megaphone precaution |
Loud. Don't place close to ear |
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Megaphone pre flight check |
Squeeze handle 'click' heard |
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Megaphone operation |
Hold close to mouth Squeeze & hold while talking Speak into mike Adjust volume |
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Crash axe, when to use |
Fire fighting, as a lever to open panels Physical obstruction after crash Survival tool |
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Life raft weight & inflation time & capacity at 50% overload |
32kg 30" 54 pax |
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Life raft precaution when launching |
In water, clear if door before inflation |
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Procedure for positioning rafts for launch |
ABPs assist to remove from stowage. Attach inflation line to evac handle 1st at fwd entry, 2nd at fwd service, 3rd at aft entry. |
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How to attach life raft to aircraft |
Secure inflation line to evac handle |
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How to inflate life raft |
2 firm pulls on inflation line. 2 chambers |
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How to detach life raft from aircraft |
Cut inflation line with raft knife as close to the aircraft as possible |
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Life raft accessories (6) |
Life line Heaving line Lights (water activated) Survival kit including canopy Knife Sea anchor |
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Life raft survival kit contents (14) |
Flare. Canopy. 1st aid Torch. Pump. Waterx5 Mirror. Bucket. Knife Dye. Sponge. Manual Whistle. Repair kit |
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Life raft canopy erection |
8 rods into eyelets Centre mast, pump centre deck. Spread canopy, vent at boarding station. Downwind, canopy over rods & clip down. Tie down sides and repeat upwind |
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Flare. Night & day what is produced & duration |
Red magnesium sparks, 20" Orange smoke, 20" |
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Flare operation |
Downwind, arms length Remove cap pull ball sharply Arms length, 45deg, away from raft & face |
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Signal mirror use |
Lanyard around neck Reflect sunlight Slowly to eye level, look through until spot visible Direct at tgt and sweep |
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Sea marker dye colour |
Fluoro green |
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Flight deck torch duration |
4hrs |
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Flexicuffs precautions (6) |
Don't attach to aircraft Monitor for injury Don't cover head Fit new before removing old Only remove after Ldg with security. Use buddy |
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Flight deck emergency access panel, EMERGENCY pushed, what happens in cockpit |
Ding dong 4" Off 9" Repeated X 3 until 30" Door unlocked flashes Opens after 30" Green led - open Red led - inhibit pushed |
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Cabin oxy duration and how many masks |
12 minutes. 2 left side 3 right side 2 lavs 2 crew stations |
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Emergency lighting duration & location of switch & how to operate switch in cabin |
10 minutes Cockpit, forward & rear cabin crew stations. Lift guard & press. 2 way switch, can turn off opposite selection. |
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ELT range and duration |
180 - 200km 48hrs |
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Escape slide light duration |
10 minutes |
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Life jacket light duration |
20 hours |
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Mirror range |
32km |
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Cockpit oxy duration |
22 minutes 41k to 10000' in 100% then 98 minutes at 10k' in NORM |
