A330-300 Emergency Lighting System Manual

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What is the purpose of the Gust Lock?

To lock the door from inside

To operate the door handle

To secure the door in fully closed position

To secure the door in fully open position (correct)

What is the function of the Assist Handles?

To hold on when opening or closing the door (correct)

To assist in operating the Slide Arming Lever

To operate the Door Locking Indicator

To secure the door in closed position

What is the role of the Safety Pin in relation to the Slide Arming Lever?

To prevent operation of the Slide Arming Lever

To activate the Slide Arming Lever

To hold the Slide Arming Lever in armed position

To secure the arming lever in the disarmed position (correct)

When are the emergency exits typically used on an aircraft?

During an emergency evacuation only Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Type I Door (Emergency Exit) on an aircraft?

To function as an emergency exit during evacuations Signup and view all the answers

What type of escape slides are installed at doors 3 left and right of the A330-300 aircraft?

Single lane type Signup and view all the answers

How is the deployment of the escape slide initiated in the armed mode?

Automatically when the door is opened Signup and view all the answers

What keeps the escape slide folded until its inflation is sufficient?

Restraint tie device Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Manual Inflation Handle located for the escape slide on the A330-300 aircraft?

On the right side of the girt extension Signup and view all the answers

What action should cabin crew take after manually actuating the escape slide's inflation?

Check visually for correct deployment Signup and view all the answers

In what direction does the escape slide inflate from the engine down to the ground during door opening?

Diagonal direction Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the EMER hard key on the FAP at Door 1L?

To activate the emergency lighting system manually Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the EMER push-button switch is activated?

All elements of the emergency lighting system are illuminated Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the emergency lighting system?

Reading lights Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the exit location signs?

To show the direction to the next exit Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following steps is NOT part of the pre-flight check for the emergency lighting system?

Check that the exit marking signs are correctly installed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the exit marking signs?

To show the position of the exit Signup and view all the answers

What should the flight crew do if they cannot reach the passenger cabin during an evacuation?

Use the escape ropes at the flight deck windows Signup and view all the answers

In a Ditching situation, what should doors 3 remain in?

ARMED position Signup and view all the answers

Which crew member should proceed to MID CABIN with Flashlight and supervise passenger evacuation according to their checklist?

Flight Crew Signup and view all the answers

Which checklists include the action 'Assist evacuation' for landing?

Co-Pilot Signup and view all the answers

What should the Cabin Crew do if they need to take over Primary Crew duties?

Commence Evacuation Signup and view all the answers

Which action should be taken by the Co-Pilot during Ditching?

Board raft and take command Signup and view all the answers

In an emergency situation, what does the ICC need to do according to their checklist?

'Assist evacuation' Signup and view all the answers

What should be done by the Cabin Crew at doors 3 in a Ditching situation?

'Block exit and redirect passengers' Signup and view all the answers

'Evacuate at nearest exit' is a specified action for which crew member?

Cabin Crew Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when it is necessary to 'SUPERVISE raft duties' according to the checklist?

Board raft and take command Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the escape rope stored above the sliding window on the flight deck?

To provide a means of escape from the flight deck in an emergency Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the red indicator that appears when the operating lever for the sliding window is pressed down?

To indicate that the window is unlocked and can be opened Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum load that the escape rope and its attachment can support?

900 kg (1,984 lb) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the spring clips that fasten the stowage cover plates for the escape ropes?

To allow the cover plates to be quickly opened in an emergency Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the process of closing the sliding window on the flight deck?

Move the control lever backward to unlock the window Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'EMER' hard key on the FAP at Door 1L?

To manually activate the emergency escape slide Signup and view all the answers