Emergency Equipment Operations Quiz

Megaphone

• Used for passenger instructions during PA system failure or evacuation
• Pre-flight check: present / in place, check if operative
• Operation: depress press-to-talk, speak into microphone, direct speaker

Halon Fire Extinguisher

• Pre-flight check: check pressure gauge in green band, locking pin through handle and lever
• Operation (TPASS): twist seal, pull pin, aim at base of fire, squeeze lever, sweep side to side
• Discharge range: approximately 20 feet
• Duration: 30-40 seconds

Water Fire Extinguisher

• Used for fires on ordinary combustibles (fabric, paper, plastic) where cooling is important
• Also used to dampen deep-seated fires after Halon use
• Discharge range: approximately 20 feet
• Duration: 30-40 seconds

ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter)

• Duration: 48 hours
• Evacuation commands: brace for impact, bend over, stay down; evacuate, open seatbelts; water landing, come this way, step in, inflate life vest; terrain landing, come this way, jump; exit not usable, no exit, go that way
• Classification of turbulence: light, moderate, severe
• Asbestos hand gloves: for grasping hot or burning parts
• Two types of decompression: slow, rapid

Slow/Rapid Decompression

• Slow: gradual cabin pressure loss due to slow leak
• Rapid: loud bang or fog in cabin

Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE)

• Used to protect and aid cabin crew in fighting fires
• Do not use for electrical fires

Water Fire Extinguisher

• Do not use on electrical fires

Crash Axe

• Used to pry away panels if fire source difficult to locate

Unplanned Landing/Evacuation

• Unprepared emergency, no time to coordinate actions among flight crew

Turbulence

• Shaking or vibrating of aircraft

Lavatory Smoke Detector

• Sounds alarm if smoke in lavatory

Portable Oxygen Bottle

• High-pressure cylinders for supplementary oxygen to air crew and passengers
• Dual outlet: one outlet (HI) at 4 liters/minute, one (LO) at 2 liters/minute
• Sling strap, ON/OFF regulator valve, pressure gauge indicating contents, two constant-flow outlets (HI & LO).

Portable Oxygen Bottle Pre-flight Check

• Pointer in red band (full) of pressure gauge

Portable Oxygen Bottle Operation

• Ensure mask inserted into appropriate outlet; turn ON/OFF regulator valve counterclockwise; check flow indicator on tubing; fit mask over face; after use turn ON/OFF regulator valve clockwise to OFF position.

Examples Of No Doubt Get Out Situation

• Severe structural damage, water too deep, fire too hot, smoke too thick

Test your knowledge on the operation and checks of essential emergency equipment such as megaphones, fire extinguishers, and Emergency Locator Transmitters. This quiz covers important safety protocols to ensure proper usage during emergencies. Prepare yourself for effective responses in real-life situations.