Aircraft Pre-Flight Check and Equipment

Emergency Equipment

• MEL (Minimum Equipment List): A list of equipment that can be inoperative under certain conditions and still provide an acceptable level of safety.
• Inoperative: A system or component that has malfunctioned and cannot accomplish its intended purpose.
• No-Go Item: Equipment related to airworthiness and operating regulations that must be operative or repaired before normal operation.

Flight Attendant Documentation

• When a piece of emergency equipment is found to be deficient or used in-flight, notify the Flight Deck immediately and document on the Cabin Condition Report.

Emergency Equipment Location

• A320: Under each FA jumpseat, FWD OHB, AFT OHB, Lavatories, and Flight Deck.
• A321: Under each FA jumpseat, FWD OHB, AFT OHB, Lavatories, Doors 2R & 2L, and Flight Deck.
• A321NEO: Under each FA jumpseat, FWD OHB, AFT OHB, Lavatories, Doors 2R & 2L, and Flight Deck.

Pre-flight Check

• Divide the cabin into zones for emergency equipment pre-flight check.
• Each Flight Attendant is responsible for one zone.
• A320: 4 zones, A321: 5 zones, A321NEO: 5 zones.

General Safety Checks

• Lavatory: Check for items that don't belong, ensure toilet and water systems are functioning, and trash flaps are secured.
• Galley: Inventory supplies, ensure all cleats and carts are present and functional.
• FAP and PA & Interphone: Test calling functions and ensure lights are bright.

Emergency Equipment Pre-flight Check

• T.O.S.S.: Is it there? Is it operational? Is it sealed? Is it secured?

Flight Attendant Jumpseat

• One per working Flight Attendant with a seatbelt/shoulder harness that is not frayed, torn, or in disrepair.

Flashlights

• Used in evacuations or power failures only.
• 4 hours of continuous use.
• LED Flashlight: Under each FA jumpseat.

Crew Life Vest

• One in compartment under each FA jumpseat (orange/yellow).

Manual Release Tool (MRT)

• Used for opening PSU if masks fail to drop during a decompression.
• One under each FA jumpseat.

Slide Pack

• Used in evacuations only.
• Inflates in 4-6 seconds.
• A320: 4, A321: 4, A321NEO: 4.
• Secured in slide casing attached to the door.

Overwing Exit

• A320: Rows 12 & 13, A321NEO: Rows 18 & 19.
• Check window seals, opening controls, markings, placards, signs, and lights.

Flight Attendant Supply Drawer

• Used to hold supplies.
• One in AFT Galley.
• Not a required item for flight departure.

Biohazard Kit

• Located in the Flight Attendant Supply Drawer.
• Used when dealing with potential biohazard items.
• Contains protective gear, wipes, and solidifier agent.

Seat Cushions

• One for each customer seat.
• Secured by Velcro to seat frame.

Airbag Seat Belt

• Restrictions for aircraft equipped with airbag seatbelts in Row 1:
  • No seat belt extensions.
  • No lap children.
  • No child restraint devices.
  • No animals on lap.
  • No pets in carriers.
  • No cabin seat baggage.

Seat Belt Extension

• A320: 6, A321: 16, A321NEO: 17.
• Located in FWD OHB, AFT OHB, and Galley.
• Demo equipment includes seatbelt extension, oxygen mask, safety information card, and demo life vest.

Total Seat Belt Extensions

• A320: 9 Total (Extensions + Demo).
• A321: 12 Total (Extensions + Demo).
• A321NEO: 21 Total (Extensions + Demo).
• If the aircraft does not have enough seat belt extensions, inform the Captain so Maintenance can be advised.### Emergency Equipment
• Onboard wheelchair:
  • Used to provide mobility for customers with disabilities
  • Instructions in FAM 35.15
  • Located in AFT OHB, A/C Right
• Wheelchair belts/straps:
  • Two sets containing two belts each
  • Located in AFT OHB, A/C Right, above EMK
  • Secured in Velcro pouch affixed to wall of OHB

Cabin Stowage for Wheelchair-Straps

• Position wheelchair in last row with handles toward the window
• Attach one red belt to window seat seatbelt, weave ends through the wheelchair frame, and attach to middle seatbelt
• Repeat procedure with the second belt, crossing the belts and tugging tight

Wheelchair Pouch

• Two pouches in AFT, under last row of seats
• Secured under the last row of customer seats

Cabin Stowage for Wheelchair-Pouch and Straps

• Position wheelchair in last row with handles toward the window
• Use one wheelchair strap
• Secure wheelchair strap to seatbelt
• Run the straps through the webbing loops on the front of the pouch

Extended Tarmac Delay Kit (EDK)

• One box located in AFT OHB A/C Right
• Contains 240 packages of Biscoff cookies
• Not authorized for use at any other time

Megaphone

• Used in an evacuation or if the PA becomes INOP
• 30 minutes of continuous use
• 50 feet range
• Two megaphones located in FWD OHB, A/C Left and AFT OHB, A/C Right

First Aid Kit

• Three kits located in FWD OHB, A/C Right and AFT OHB, A/C Right
• Sealed with a tamper-evident seal
• Secured in brackets

Emergency Medical Kit (EMK)

• One kit located in AFT OHB, A/C Right
• Sealed with a tamper-evident seal (green, yellow, or red)
• Secured in bracket with a pin

AED – Automated External Defibrillator

• One AED located in AFT OHB, A/C Right
• Sealed with a tamper-evident seal
• Secured in a bracket with a pin
• Used to assess a patient's heart rhythm and administer an electrical shock if needed

Customer Life Vest

• Provides flotation means for customers weighing more than 35lbs
• One life vest under each customer seat
• Sealed with a tamper-evident security seal
• Secured in compartment underneath each customer seat

Life Raft

• All Life Rafts are identical in features and operation
• Features:
  • Dual entry
  • Dual-sided (reversible)
  • Boarding stations
  • Sea anchor
  • Survival kit
  • Canopy
  • Utility Kit
  • Secondary Utility Kit
• Capacity:
  • A320: 25 or 32
  • A321: 32
  • A321NEO: 6, 36, and 36
• Located in AFT OHB, A/C Left

Survival Kit

• Equipped each Slide/Raft with critical survival and signaling equipment
• Contents:
  • Canopy
  • Utility Kit
  • Secondary Utility Kit
  • Manual Inflation Raft Pump
  • Instruction Manual

Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)

• Used to assist rescuers in the location of survivors after a ditching
• Two models on the A/C
• Large ELT:
  • To activate, simply toss into water
  • Note: Some require salt water to activate and have a salt packet attached
  • Water enters hole in ELT tube, dissolves tape securing down antenna, and antenna pops up
• Small ELT:
  • Pull the antenna away from the foam collar and place into water
  • ELT will automatically activate within 10 seconds of being in water and the indicator light will start to blink amber

OWE Escape Line

• Two escape lines located in small OHB, mid-cabin, A/C Right and A/C Left
• Sealed in plastic bag
• Overhead bin mid-cabin

Portable Oxygen Bottle (POB)

• Two types of POB: Single and Dual Outlet
• Either type can complete the aircraft's requirement
• Location:
  • A320: 7 POBs
  • A321: 8 POBs
  • A321NEO: 8 POBs
• Gauge between 1500 psi and 1850 psi and mask attached to outlet
• Secured in bracket

Fire Triangle

• Three elements required for a fire to occur:
  • Fuel
  • Oxygen
  • Heat

Classes of Fires

• Class A: paper, fabric, wood
• Class B: flammable liquids
• Class C: electrical
• Extinguishers:
  • H2O Extinguisher for Class A fires
  • Halon Fire Extinguisher or Halon-free Fire Extinguisher for Class B and C fires### Fire Extinguishers
• Water Fire Extinguisher:
  • Used to extinguish Class A fires only
  • Sprays up to 20 feet
  • Lasts for 30 seconds
  • Operation: Turn handle clockwise, aim at base of fire, depress thumb lever, and use a sweeping motion
• Water Fire Extinguisher Demonstration:
  • FAM 35.10 Cabin Equipment
• Cabin Halon Fire Extinguisher:
  • Located in:
    • 320: 2 FWD OHB, 1 AFT OHB
    • 321: 2 FWD OHB, 1 AFT OHB, 1 2R OHB
    • 321NEO: 2 FWD OHB, 1 AFT OHB, 1 3L OHB
  • Operation: Press down on black lever, aim at base of fire, hold upright, and squeeze handles together
• HAFEX Halon-free Fire Extinguisher:
  • Introduced in spring 2025
  • Differences from Halon Fire Extinguisher:
    • Bracket: 2 retention bands
    • Operation: Pin vs. black lever
    • Use: Can be used on Class A, B, and C fires, as well as lithium-ion battery fires
  • Pre-flight:
    • Check gauge in green zone
    • Sealed with tamper-evident seal
    • Secured in bracket with 2 retention bands
  • Operation: Pull pin, aim at base of fire, hold upright, squeeze handles together, and use sweeping motion
  • Range: 5-6 feet
  • Lasts for 9-10 seconds

Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE)

• Located:
  • 320: 2 FWD OHB, 2 AFT OHB
  • 321: 2 FWD OHB, 2 AFT OHB, 1 3L OHB
  • 321NEO: 2 FWD OHB, 2 AFT OHB, 1 3L OHB
• Used for protection from dense smoke and/or toxic fumes
• Must be located within reach of each extinguisher
• Lasts approximately 15 minutes
• Operation:
  • Donned away from source of fire
  • Pull pouch from container, open pouch, and remove hood
  • Pull yellow oxygen cylinders apart, place hands in rubber opening, and stretch apart
  • Place PBE over head with rubber lining around neck
  • All hair must be tucked inside PBE
  • Must be donned within 15 seconds of pulling apart oxygen cylinders

Lavatory Halon Extinguisher

• Located: 1 over each lavatory waste bin
• Will automatically discharge at 175°F
• Completely automatic and self-contained
• Pressure gauge needle in green zone

Fire Containment Bag

• Located: 1 FWD OHB A/C Left
• Contents:
  • 1 pair fire-resistant gloves
  • 1 large, laptop-sized Fire Containment Bag

Flight Deck Equipment

• Crew Fixed Oxygen:
  • Familiarity with location and operation required
• Crash Axe, Halon Fire Extinguisher, Escape Ropes, and Fire-retardant Gloves:
  • Familiarity with location and operation required

Objectives

• Understand differences between MEL, In-op, and No-Go items
• Be familiar with Cabin Condition Report, including where it is kept, when and how to use it
• Identify Cabin Emergency Equipment Zones for each Flight Attendant
• Know specific pre-flight responsibilities (T.O.S.S.) for every piece of cabin emergency equipment
• Be aware of Flight Deck emergency equipment and its use