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What is the purpose of dialing 6*?
What is the purpose of dialing 6*?
What is the code for making a conference call with all handsets at the doors and OFAR?
What is the code for making a conference call with all handsets at the doors and OFAR?
What is the code for making a PA announcement in the ECONOMY class cabin area?
What is the code for making a PA announcement in the ECONOMY class cabin area?
What is the purpose of the handset code 31?
What is the purpose of the handset code 31?
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What is the code for making a PA announcement in the OFCR areas?
What is the code for making a PA announcement in the OFCR areas?
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What is the code for contacting door 1 left AFT?
What is the code for contacting door 1 left AFT?
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What is the code for making a conference call with all handsets?
What is the code for making a conference call with all handsets?
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What is the purpose of the handset code 62?
What is the purpose of the handset code 62?
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What type of interphone call is used to notify the flight crew about an emergency?
What type of interphone call is used to notify the flight crew about an emergency?
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Which call has the highest priority in the cabin interphone system?
Which call has the highest priority in the cabin interphone system?
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What happens when a Pilot Alert call is initiated and a lower priority call is in progress?
What happens when a Pilot Alert call is initiated and a lower priority call is in progress?
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Which handset is designated as the Priority Handset?
Which handset is designated as the Priority Handset?
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What type of call is used to connect with all cabin crew handsets and OFAR handsets?
What type of call is used to connect with all cabin crew handsets and OFAR handsets?
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What happens when multiple Pilot Alert calls are initiated?
What happens when multiple Pilot Alert calls are initiated?
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What type of call is used to connect with all handsets at cabin crew stations, overhead crew rests, and the flight deck?
What type of call is used to connect with all handsets at cabin crew stations, overhead crew rests, and the flight deck?
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How is an Attendant All Call annunciated at all stations?
How is an Attendant All Call annunciated at all stations?
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What is the purpose of a Cabin Ready call?
What is the purpose of a Cabin Ready call?
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What is the result of a successful Cabin Ready call?
What is the result of a successful Cabin Ready call?
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What is the purpose of a pilot-to-attendant call?
What is the purpose of a pilot-to-attendant call?
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How is a pilot-to-attendant call annunciated on the flight deck?
How is a pilot-to-attendant call annunciated on the flight deck?
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What is the purpose of a net call?
What is the purpose of a net call?
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How many conference calls are configured on the B787?
How many conference calls are configured on the B787?
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What is the purpose of call transfer?
What is the purpose of call transfer?
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How is a call transferred to another handset location?
How is a call transferred to another handset location?
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What is the purpose of remote answering?
What is the purpose of remote answering?
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What is the purpose of the PA code on the cabin handset?
What is the purpose of the PA code on the cabin handset?
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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.