Cabin Interphone Call Types
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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)
  • 61
  • 55
  • 81

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

  • 41
  • 45
  • 43 (correct)
  • 44

What is the purpose of the handset code 31?

<p>To contact the flight deck (normal call) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>44 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the code for contacting door 1 left AFT?

<p>01 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>55 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the handset code 62?

<p>To contact the overhead flight crew rest seat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pilot Alert (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pilot Alert (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The lower priority call is disconnected (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which handset is designated as the Priority Handset?

<p>DR 1L FWD (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Attendant All Call (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when multiple Pilot Alert calls are initiated?

<p>All callers are connected via a conference call (A)</p> 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?

<p>All Call (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is an Attendant All Call annunciated at all stations?

<p>By a Hi-Lo chime and a flashing master call light (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Cabin Ready call?

<p>To notify the flight crew that the cabin is secured and ready for takeoff or landing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a successful Cabin Ready call?

<p>A CABIN READY message on the EICAS display on the flight deck for 60 seconds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To make a two-way call to the flight deck (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A single HI/LO chime and a steady pink master call light (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a net call?

<p>To add a third or fourth station to an active call (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many conference calls are configured on the B787?

<p>6 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of call transfer?

<p>To transfer a call to another handset location (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is a call transferred to another handset location?

<p>By entering the dial code of the desired transfer station (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of remote answering?

<p>To answer a call from a different handset than the one being called (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To make a cabin PA announcement (priority) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Pilot Alert Call

A priority call from a cabin handset to the flight deck, used for emergencies. It's not inhibited, announced with a chime and "CABIN ALERT" on the EICAS display, and shows the calling handset location.

Priority Handset

One cabin handset designated for quick communication with the flight deck. It disconnects any existing calls and connects directly to the cockpit.

All Call

Broadcasts to all handsets in the cabin, overhead crew rests, and the flight deck. Announced with a Hi-Lo chime and flashing master call light. Each handset connects as it's picked up.

Attendant All Call

A call to all cabin crew handsets, including those in the cabin and overhead rest areas, excluding the flight deck.

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Cabin Ready Call

A non-voice call used to notify the flight crew that the cabin is ready for takeoff or landing. Indicates "CABIN READY" on the EICAS, sounds a chime, and acknowledges successful call with a beep-beep.

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Pilot-to-Attendant Call

Call from the flight deck to a specific cabin attendant. Announced with a chime and a steady pink master call light, and allows adding one or two more stations.

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Attendant-to-Pilot Call

A two-way call from a cabin attendant to the flight deck. Announced with a chime and "CABIN CALL" on the EICAS. Allows adding one or two more stations.

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Net Call (3-way and 4-way)

A call that allows adding a third or fourth handset to an active call. Enter the dial code of the station to add them to the current conversation.

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Conference Calls

Pre-defined conference calls for multiple stations. Allows adding multiple stations to a single call.

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Call Transfer

Transferring a call from one handset to another station. Enter the dial code and press RESET or replace the handset to complete the transfer.

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Remote Answering

Allows an attendant to answer a call intended for a different handset. Enter the dial code of the called station to answer remotely. Not applicable for calls to the flight deck.

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SATCOM and Cabin Interphone Conference Calls

Adding a cabin crew member to a satellite communication call initiated by the flight deck. Allows communication with ground personnel through a flight deck SATCOM channel.

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What is a Pilot Alert Call?

The highest priority call, used for emergency situations. Not inhibited, announced with a chime and "CABIN ALERT" on the EICAS display, as well as the location of the calling handset.

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What is an All Call?

A call to all stations, including the flight deck, overhead crew rests, and all cabin crew handsets. Announced with a Hi-Lo chime and flashing master call light.

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What is an Attendant All Call?

A call to all cabin crew handsets, excluding the flight deck. Announced with a Hi-Lo chime and a flashing master call light.

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What is a Pilot-to-Attendant Call?

A call from the flight deck to a specific cabin attendant, allowing the addition of one or two more stations. Announced with a chime and a steady pink master call light.

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What is an Attendant-to-Pilot Call?

A call from a cabin attendant to the flight deck, allowing the addition of one or two more stations. Announced with a chime and "CABIN CALL" on the EICAS display.

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What is a Net Call?

A way to add a third or fourth handset to an active call. Requires entering the dial code of the station you want to add.

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What are Conference Calls?

Pre-programmed calls that allow multiple stations to be connected simultaneously. There are 6 pre-defined conference calls on the B787.

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What is Call Transfer?

A process for transferring a call from one handset to another. Requires entering the dial code of the desired station and pressing RESET or replacing the handset.

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What is Remote Answering?

A feature that allows a cabin crew member to answer a call intended for a different handset. Requires entering the dial code of the called station.

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What are SATCOM and Cabin Interphone Conference Calls?

A way to connect a cabin crew member to a satellite communication call initiated by the flight deck. Allows communication with ground personnel using the flight deck SATCOM channel.

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What is a Cabin Ready Call?

A non-voice call that informs the flight crew that the cabin is ready for takeoff or landing. Displays "CABIN READY" on the EICAS display, sounds a chime, and acknowledges successful call with a beep-beep.

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What is the Priority Handset?

A designated handset that allows the flight deck crew to quickly connect with the cabin crew. It disconnects any existing calls and connects directly to the designated 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.

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