Airplane Evacuation Procedures

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Questions and Answers

What is the first command to give when assessing the exit during an emergency evacuation?

Jump and stay low!

Come this way!

Out of my way!

Stand back, hold people back! (correct)

What should you do with an infant during an emergency evacuation?

Leave the infant in the carrier

Carry the carrier with the infant

Hold the infant in your arms, facing forward (correct)

Sit and scoot with the infant

What should you do with a non-ambulatory customer during an emergency evacuation?

Evacuate them after the main flow of traffic (correct)

Leave them behind

Have them sit and scoot

Evacuate them first

What should you do with a service animal during an emergency evacuation?

Do not remove the harness, hold the animal in your lap Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assigning 'buddies' to customers during an emergency evacuation?

To assist non-English speaking customers and parents with multiple children Signup and view all the answers

What is the command to give to passengers when they reach the exit during an emergency evacuation?

Look out the window, if it's safe open it! Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after opening the exit during an emergency evacuation?

Re-assess the conditions outside the aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority during an emergency evacuation when assisting customers with disabilities?

Make reasonable effort to evacuate them, but do not compromise your own safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in administering first aid after evacuation?

Identify people to assist Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition to re-enter the aircraft after evacuation?

When the fuel has evaporated Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the megaphone during evacuation?

To communicate with passengers Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the First Aid Kit during evacuation?

In the emergency equipment retrieval Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ELT during evacuation?

To send a distress signal Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of slide techniques during evacuation?

To ensure passenger safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the flashlight during evacuation?

To provide emergency lighting Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in survival after evacuation?

Customer count Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of all emergencies are unplanned?

80% Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct response when you hear the command 'Brace, Brace, Brace'?

Prepare for impact by assuming the brace position Signup and view all the answers

When should we start shouting our commands during an evacuation?

When we hear the command 'Evacuate, Evacuate' Signup and view all the answers

Why may the slides not automatically deploy in an emergency situation?

Because the aircraft is not at a 45-degree angle Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure for using the overwing exits in a water ditching situation?

Use the overwing exits as a last resort Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of severe injuries occur after the aircraft has come to a stop?

64% Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure for the 'B' flight attendant during a ditching emergency?

Read the ditching announcement and set the lights to bright Signup and view all the answers

What is the remedy if the slide does not automatically inflate?

Pull the manual inflation handle Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Evacuation Commands

When proceeding to the exit, shout "Out of my way!" and "Stand back, hold people back!" to clear the area.
Hold onto the white handle, reassess, and lift the handle to open the exit and pull the manual inflation handle.
Assess conditions outside the aircraft, then give commands to lead people away, stay low, and jump.

Special Slide Techniques

For infants, leave the carrier in the seat and hold the child in your lap, facing forward, then sit and scoot if possible.
Assign "buddies" to assist non-English speaking customers and parents with multiple children.
For service animals/guide dogs, do not remove the harness; hold the animal in your lap.
For customers with disabilities, assign "buddies" to assist and use the sit-and-scoot method; move customers by their shoulders.
Non-ambulatory customers and attendants should evacuate after the main flow of traffic.

Emergency Equipment Retrieval

On the A321, retrieve emergency equipment from designated locations:
- A: Flashlight
- B: Flashlight, EMK
- C: Flashlight, Megaphone
- D: Flashlight, Life Raft
- E: Flashlight, Life Raft, ELT
On the A321NEO, retrieve emergency equipment from designated locations:
- A: Flashlight
- B: Flashlight, EMK
- C: Flashlight, Megaphone
- D: Flashlight, Life Raft
- E: Flashlight, Life Raft, ELT

Duties After Evacuation

Take a customer count and administer first aid as needed.
Identify people to assist and give everyone an assignment.
Re-enter the aircraft when safe, after engines have cooled and fuel has evaporated, and stay with the aircraft.
Refrain from communication after evacuation.

Survival After Evacuation

80% of emergencies are unplanned, mostly during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
71% of fatalities and 64% of severe injuries occur after the aircraft has come to a stop.
Less than 14% of accidents result in fatalities.

Commands

Shout commands when it's safe to proceed to the exit or when you hear "Evacuate, Evacuate."
Stop shouting commands when the evacuation is complete.

Overwing Slide Exits

Overwing exits are a last resort in a water ditching, as they are not detachable and cannot be used as a raft.

Failure to Automatically Deploy

Slides may not automatically inflate if the aircraft doesn't drop to a 45-degree angle; pull the manual inflation handle in this case.

Ditching Emergency Checklist – A320 Differences

1. Set lights to bright (FA "A" or "B").
1. Read ditching announcement (FA "B").
1. Attach survival kits at designated doors (all FAs).
1. Distribute infant life vests (FA "B," "C," and "D").
1. Obtain crew life vest to be donned during the safety demo (all FAs).

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Learn the essential commands and techniques for evacuating an aircraft safely, including special considerations for infants.