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What is the first step to open a door from the outside?
What is the first step to open a door from the outside?
What must be done to an escape slide before flight?
What must be done to an escape slide before flight?
What is the first step in opening the door?
What is the first step in opening the door?
Which of the following actions must be done before closing the door?
Which of the following actions must be done before closing the door?
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How is the escape slide disarmed after flight?
How is the escape slide disarmed after flight?
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What should be done if a crew member must leave the area temporarily with an open door?
What should be done if a crew member must leave the area temporarily with an open door?
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What indicates that the escape slide is in the ARMED position?
What indicates that the escape slide is in the ARMED position?
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What is the last action to take when closing the door?
What is the last action to take when closing the door?
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What position must the Slide Safety Strap be in when the slide is armed?
What position must the Slide Safety Strap be in when the slide is armed?
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What occurs after pulling the handle to open the door?
What occurs after pulling the handle to open the door?
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What position should the door be in before it can be closed?
What position should the door be in before it can be closed?
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What action follows pushing the door release handle to unlock the door?
What action follows pushing the door release handle to unlock the door?
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How must the door be pushed to open?
How must the door be pushed to open?
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When is the Slide Safety Strap placed above the window?
When is the Slide Safety Strap placed above the window?
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What is the function of the door warning strap?
What is the function of the door warning strap?
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What should you do with the door once it is unlocked and moved slightly?
What should you do with the door once it is unlocked and moved slightly?
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What is the consequence of failing to properly adjust the cabin crew harnesses during turbulent air conditions?
What is the consequence of failing to properly adjust the cabin crew harnesses during turbulent air conditions?
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What should the station harness do when not in use?
What should the station harness do when not in use?
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Where is the Attendant Control Panel (ACP) located?
Where is the Attendant Control Panel (ACP) located?
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What is NOT a part of the pre-flight station check?
What is NOT a part of the pre-flight station check?
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Which of the following lighting controls are located on the forward ACP?
Which of the following lighting controls are located on the forward ACP?
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How many oxygen masks are contained in the service unit above each cabin crew station?
How many oxygen masks are contained in the service unit above each cabin crew station?
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What type of lighting is controlled individually at both L1 and L2 control panels?
What type of lighting is controlled individually at both L1 and L2 control panels?
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What must be done with crew work lights during take-off and landing?
What must be done with crew work lights during take-off and landing?
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What should be done after removing the girt bar from the floor brackets?
What should be done after removing the girt bar from the floor brackets?
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What should be checked before evacuating the aircraft?
What should be checked before evacuating the aircraft?
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How long does it take for the escape slide to inflate?
How long does it take for the escape slide to inflate?
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What should a flight attendant do if the slide does not inflate?
What should a flight attendant do if the slide does not inflate?
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Where is the manual inflation handle located?
Where is the manual inflation handle located?
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What types of gas are used to fill the pressurized cylinder for slide inflation?
What types of gas are used to fill the pressurized cylinder for slide inflation?
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What should be done with the manual inflation handle once it is pulled?
What should be done with the manual inflation handle once it is pulled?
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What is the recommended action if there is a possibility of ditching?
What is the recommended action if there is a possibility of ditching?
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What is the approximate door sill height for the L1 and R1 exits of the B737-800?
What is the approximate door sill height for the L1 and R1 exits of the B737-800?
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Which exits should not be used during ditching on the B737-800?
Which exits should not be used during ditching on the B737-800?
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How can the over-wing exits on the B737-800 be operated in an emergency?
How can the over-wing exits on the B737-800 be operated in an emergency?
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When are the over-wing doors automatically locked on the B737-800?
When are the over-wing doors automatically locked on the B737-800?
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What is the approximate slide width for the B737-800?
What is the approximate slide width for the B737-800?
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What is the function of the 28 Volt DC flight lock system in the B737-800?
What is the function of the 28 Volt DC flight lock system in the B737-800?
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How is the door opened from the inside of the B737-800's over-wing exit?
How is the door opened from the inside of the B737-800's over-wing exit?
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What attitude of the aircraft allows for the slides to be used as ramps?
What attitude of the aircraft allows for the slides to be used as ramps?
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What happens when the waste system light illuminates in the aircraft?
What happens when the waste system light illuminates in the aircraft?
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Which display appears when 'Environment' is selected on the screen?
Which display appears when 'Environment' is selected on the screen?
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What is the operational position of the water supply selector valve in a lavatory?
What is the operational position of the water supply selector valve in a lavatory?
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Where is the drain valve located in the B737-800?
Where is the drain valve located in the B737-800?
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What is indicated by the placard on the flight deck door?
What is indicated by the placard on the flight deck door?
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What does the video surveillance system in the flight deck provide?
What does the video surveillance system in the flight deck provide?
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What type of valve is exclusively operated by authorized technicians in the B737-800?
What type of valve is exclusively operated by authorized technicians in the B737-800?
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What does the Clean Check Sensors status button indicate?
What does the Clean Check Sensors status button indicate?
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Study Notes
Aircraft Type Specific
- Chapter 5 covers specifications, configuration, cabin doors, emergency operations, evacuation routes, over-wing emergency exits, cabin crew stations, cabin lighting, cabin communication, galleys, lavatories, flight deck, and internal doors.
Specifications
- B737 800: Specifics like range (4,600 km max), speed (844 km), max altitude (41,000 ft or 12,497m), passenger capacity (189 economy), and crew complement (PIC, FO, and 6 CCMs).
- Auxiliary Power Unit (APU): Provides electrical power and bleed air for the airplane systems on the ground. Operates as a backup for engine bleed air up to 17,000 ft.
Configuration
- B737 800: Has 189 economy-class passenger seats arranged 6 abreast per row. Overhead stowage bins are located above the passengers' seats.
- Passenger Service Units (PSUs): Seats with individual reading lights and attendant call buttons. There are restraint bars for baggage at the base of each row.
- Emergency exits: The B737-800 has four main doors and four over-wing exit windows, all labeled "emergency exits".
Cabin Doors
- The doors are inward/outward opening, have two hinges, and four latches.
- Doors have red slide safety straps and each has a single escape slide in a stowage container
- A warning light indicates when a door is not properly closed.
Emergency Operation of Doors
- Escape slide specifications: 508 cm long and 153cm wide.
- Automatic inflation for ditching (approx 4-6 sec)
- Use of nitrogen or a mixture of CO2 and nitrogen for inflation.
- Re-entry straps are available for exiting the aircraft.
Emergency Evacuation Routes
- Evacuation accomplished via four entry/service doors and four over-wing emergency exits, and via the flight deck windows.
Flight Deck
- Video Surveillance: Provides real-time video of the area near the flight deck entrance and between L1 and R1 doors.
- Door: Opens inwards and has three positions (unlocked, AUTO, DENY)
- Lights: Red (locked), Amber (correct code entered), and Green (unlocked).
Cabin Crew Stations
- Stations are located at the forward/aft passenger entry doors and service doors.
- Adjustable seats with seat-belt/shoulder harnesses.
- Emergency equipment is available close to and above the stations.
Cabin Lighting
- Ceiling and window lighting, independently controlled and adjustable.
- Individual controls for door entry lights at the L1 and L2 control panels.
- Crew work lights, for galley operations
- Galley lights, controlled in each respective galley.
Cabin Communication System
- Handset used for cabin/cabin, flight deck/cabin communication
- Announcements can be made from the handset.
Galleys
- Power: Available only when the galley power switch in the flight deck is "ON".
- Circuit Breakers: Used for ovens and water heaters.
- Water: Provided by the airplane's pressurized water system, with a separate shutoff valve per galley
- Trolleys: Brakes, wheels, and locks must be checked.
- Containers: For food and waste.
Lavatories
- Waste System: Uses vacuum for waste collection.
- Fresh Water: Indicators available to provide real-time levels
- Water Heaters: Maintain water at approximately 52°C to 56°C.
- Doors: Can be locked and unlocked from the outside.
Over-Wing Emergency Exits
- There are four emergency, spring-loaded exits.
- A 28-volt DC flight lock system automatically locks the over-wing doors for take-off/landing and flight.
- Interior/Exterior operation procedures.
Over-Wing Escape Ropes
- Located inside the upper frame, exposed once the exit is opened.
- Can be used as a handhold during ditching.
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This quiz focuses on Chapter 5 of Aircraft Type Specific, exploring key elements such as specifications, configurations, emergency operations, and cabin interior details for the B737 800. Test your knowledge on passenger capacity, crew complement, and safety features critical for air travel.
