Cabin Interphone Quiz: Handset and Audio Call Types

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Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of dialing 6*?

To give Cabin Ready Signal to the flight deck (correct)

To make a normal call to the flight deck

To make a conference call with all handsets

To contact the overhead flight crew rest bunk

What is the code for making a conference call with all handsets at the doors and OFAR?

54 (correct)

What is the code for making a PA announcement in the ECONOMY class cabin area?

43 (correct)

What is the purpose of the handset code 31?

To contact the flight deck (normal call) Signup and view all the answers

What is the code for making a PA announcement in the OFCR areas?

44 Signup and view all the answers

What is the code for contacting door 1 left AFT?

01 Signup and view all the answers

What is the code for making a conference call with all handsets?

55 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the handset code 62?

To contact the overhead flight crew rest seat Signup and view all the answers

What type of interphone call is used to notify the flight crew about an emergency?

Pilot Alert Signup and view all the answers

Which call has the highest priority in the cabin interphone system?

Pilot Alert Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a Pilot Alert call is initiated and a lower priority call is in progress?

The lower priority call is disconnected Signup and view all the answers

Which handset is designated as the Priority Handset?

DR 1L FWD Signup and view all the answers

What type of call is used to connect with all cabin crew handsets and OFAR handsets?

Attendant All Call Signup and view all the answers

What happens when multiple Pilot Alert calls are initiated?

All callers are connected via a conference call Signup and view all the answers

What type of call is used to connect with all handsets at cabin crew stations, overhead crew rests, and the flight deck?

All Call Signup and view all the answers

How is an Attendant All Call annunciated at all stations?

By a Hi-Lo chime and a flashing master call light Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Cabin Ready call?

To notify the flight crew that the cabin is secured and ready for takeoff or landing Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a successful Cabin Ready call?

A CABIN READY message on the EICAS display on the flight deck for 60 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a pilot-to-attendant call?

To make a two-way call to the flight deck Signup and view all the answers

How is a pilot-to-attendant call annunciated on the flight deck?

A single HI/LO chime and a steady pink master call light Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a net call?

To add a third or fourth station to an active call Signup and view all the answers

How many conference calls are configured on the B787?

6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of call transfer?

To transfer a call to another handset location Signup and view all the answers

How is a call transferred to another handset location?

By entering the dial code of the desired transfer station Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of remote answering?

To answer a call from a different handset than the one being called Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the PA code on the cabin handset?

To make a cabin PA announcement (priority) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cabin Interphone Calls

Prioritization of interphone calls:
- Pilot Alert (highest priority)
- Priority calls (Pilot and Cabin)
- All Call
- Attendant All Call
- Station-to-station

Pilot Alert Call

A priority call from a cabin handset to the flight deck, typically used to notify the flight crew about an emergency
Not inhibited at any time
Annunciated on the flight deck with a single HI/LO chime and a CABIN ALERT message on the EICAS display
Location of the calling cabin handset appears on the pilot's tuning and control panels

Priority Handset Call from Flight Deck

One handset designated as the Priority Handset, allowing the flight deck crew to quickly dial the handset
Disconnects any existing calls and establishes a connection with the flight deck
Handset at DR 1L FWD is the Priority Handset

All Call

Includes all handsets at cabin crew stations, overhead crew rests (OFCR/OFAR), and the flight deck
Annunciated with a Hi-Lo chime and a flashing master call light at all stations
Each handset connects to the call as it is removed from the handset cradle

Attendant All Call

Used to call all cabin crew handsets
Includes all cabin and OFAR handsets, excluding the flight crew handsets
Annunciated with a Hi-Lo chime and a flashing master call light at all stations

Cabin Ready

A non-voice call used to notify the flight crew that the cabin is secured and ready for takeoff or landing
Causes the CABIN READY message to appear on the EICAS display on the flight deck for 60 seconds
Sounds a single HI/LO chime on the flight deck
Caller hears a rapid beep-beep to acknowledge a successful call and then a dial tone

Pilot-to-Attendant Calls

Annunciated with a Hi-Lo chime and a steady pink master call light
One or two more stations may be added to the connection

Attendant-to-Pilot Calls

A normal two-way call to the flight deck
Annunciated with a Hi-Lo chime and a CABIN CALL message on the EICAS display on the flight deck
One or two more stations may be added to the connection

Net Calls (3-way and 4-way)

Allows adding a third or fourth handset location to an active call
Enter the dial code of another station to add it to the ongoing call

Conference Calls

6 pre-defined conference calls configured on B787
Allows adding multiple stations to a single call

Call Transfer

Cabin crew can transfer a call to another handset location
Enter the dial code of the desired transfer station and push the RESET button or replace the handset in the cradle to complete the transfer

Remote Answering

Cabin crew can answer a call from a different handset than the one being called
Enter the dial code of the station being called to remote answer
Note: Not possible to remote answer a call to the flight deck

SATCOM and Cabin Interphone Conference Calls

Flight crew can conference a member of the cabin crew into a SATCOM call
Calls to ground personnel are made by connecting a cabin interphone call to a flight deck SATCOM voice channel
SATCOM calls can be initiated only from the flight deck

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Learn about the different types of cabin interphone calls, including Pilot Alert, Priority calls, and more. Understand the prioritization of these calls and their functions.

Cabin Interphone Call Types