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What is the purpose of the FlyTab/EFAM during emergency equipment retrieval?
What is the purpose of the FlyTab/EFAM during emergency equipment retrieval?
What is the first step in administering First Aid after evacuation?
What is the first step in administering First Aid after evacuation?
When is it safe to re-enter the aircraft after evacuation?
When is it safe to re-enter the aircraft after evacuation?
What is the purpose of the Megaphone during emergency evacuation?
What is the purpose of the Megaphone during emergency evacuation?
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What is the main priority during the survival phase after evacuation?
What is the main priority during the survival phase after evacuation?
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What is the purpose of the Life Raft during emergency evacuation?
What is the purpose of the Life Raft during emergency evacuation?
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What is the first step in managing passengers during emergency evacuation?
What is the first step in managing passengers during emergency evacuation?
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What is the purpose of the Flashlight during emergency evacuation?
What is the purpose of the Flashlight during emergency evacuation?
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What is the first command to be given when preparing to evacuate through the mid-cabin door?
What is the first command to be given when preparing to evacuate through the mid-cabin door?
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What should be done with an infant carrier during an emergency evacuation?
What should be done with an infant carrier during an emergency evacuation?
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How should a passenger with a service animal be assisted during an evacuation?
How should a passenger with a service animal be assisted during an evacuation?
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What is the recommended method for evacuating a customer with disabilities?
What is the recommended method for evacuating a customer with disabilities?
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What should be done after opening the exit door during an emergency evacuation?
What should be done after opening the exit door during an emergency evacuation?
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What is the purpose of assigning 'buddies' to assist non-English speaking customers and parents with more than one child?
What is the purpose of assigning 'buddies' to assist non-English speaking customers and parents with more than one child?
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What should be done with a non-ambulatory customer during an emergency evacuation?
What should be done with a non-ambulatory customer during an emergency evacuation?
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What should be said to passengers after re-assessing the conditions outside the aircraft during an emergency evacuation?
What should be said to passengers after re-assessing the conditions outside the aircraft during an emergency evacuation?
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What percentage of all emergencies are unplanned?
What percentage of all emergencies are unplanned?
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What percentage of fatalities occur after the aircraft has come to a stop?
What percentage of fatalities occur after the aircraft has come to a stop?
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What do you say when you hear 'Brace, Brace, Brace'?
What do you say when you hear 'Brace, Brace, Brace'?
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When do we stop shouting commands?
When do we stop shouting commands?
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What is the purpose of overwing exits in a water ditching?
What is the purpose of overwing exits in a water ditching?
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What should you do if the slides do not automatically deploy?
What should you do if the slides do not automatically deploy?
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What is the first step in the ditching emergency checklist for FA 'A' or 'B'?
What is the first step in the ditching emergency checklist for FA 'A' or 'B'?
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Who should obtain the crew life vest during the ditching emergency checklist?
Who should obtain the crew life vest during the ditching emergency checklist?
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What is the first command to be given when preparing to evacuate through the mid-cabin door?
What is the first command to be given when preparing to evacuate through the mid-cabin door?
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How should a customer with a service animal be assisted during an evacuation?
How should a customer with a service animal be assisted during an evacuation?
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What should be done with an infant during an emergency evacuation?
What should be done with an infant during an emergency evacuation?
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What is the recommended method for evacuating a customer with disabilities?
What is the recommended method for evacuating a customer with disabilities?
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What should be said to passengers after re-assessing the conditions outside the aircraft during an emergency evacuation?
What should be said to passengers after re-assessing the conditions outside the aircraft during an emergency evacuation?
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What is the purpose of assigning 'buddies' to assist non-English speaking customers and parents with more than one child?
What is the purpose of assigning 'buddies' to assist non-English speaking customers and parents with more than one child?
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What should be done after opening the exit door during an emergency evacuation?
What should be done after opening the exit door during an emergency evacuation?
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What is said to passengers during an emergency evacuation to guide them away from the aircraft?
What is said to passengers during an emergency evacuation to guide them away from the aircraft?
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What is the primary goal during the survival phase after evacuation?
What is the primary goal during the survival phase after evacuation?
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When re-entering the aircraft after evacuation, what condition must be met?
When re-entering the aircraft after evacuation, what condition must be met?
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What is the first step in managing passengers during emergency evacuation?
What is the first step in managing passengers during emergency evacuation?
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What should be done with a non-ambulatory customer during an emergency evacuation?
What should be done with a non-ambulatory customer during an emergency evacuation?
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What is the purpose of the Flashlight during emergency evacuation?
What is the purpose of the Flashlight during emergency evacuation?
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What should be done after opening the exit door during an emergency evacuation?
What should be done after opening the exit door during an emergency evacuation?
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What is the purpose of the Life Raft during emergency evacuation?
What is the purpose of the Life Raft during emergency evacuation?
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What happens to 71% of fatalities in an unplanned emergency?
What happens to 71% of fatalities in an unplanned emergency?
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When should a passenger with a service animal be assisted during an evacuation?
When should a passenger with a service animal be assisted during an evacuation?
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What do you say when you hear 'Remain Seated, Remain Seated'?
What do you say when you hear 'Remain Seated, Remain Seated'?
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When should overwing exits be used in a water ditching?
When should overwing exits be used in a water ditching?
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What should you do if the slides do not automatically deploy?
What should you do if the slides do not automatically deploy?
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What is the first step in the ditching emergency checklist for FA 'A' or 'B'?
What is the first step in the ditching emergency checklist for FA 'A' or 'B'?
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What percentage of severe injuries occur after the aircraft has come to a stop?
What percentage of severe injuries occur after the aircraft has come to a stop?
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When do we start shouting our commands?
When do we start shouting our commands?
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What percentage of all accidents result in fatalities?
What percentage of all accidents result in fatalities?
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Study Notes
Evacuation Commands
- In safe conditions, use the command "Out of my way!" to assess the exit while shouting "Stand back, hold people back!"
- Open the exit, pull the manual inflation handle, and reassess the conditions outside the aircraft.
- Use the ABP commands: "You lead people away, You two stay at the bottom, pull people off, send them away."
- Shout "Come this way," "Stay Low, Jump," and then "Look out the window, if it's safe open it!"
Special Slide Techniques
- For infants, leave the carrier in the seat and hold the baby in your lap, facing forward.
- Use the sit and scoot method if time allows.
- For non-English speaking customers and parents with more than one child, assign "buddies" to assist.
- For service animals/guide dogs, do not remove the harness, hold them in your lap.
- For customers with disabilities, assign "buddies" to assist, and use the sit and scoot method.
- Move customers by their shoulders, and evacuate non-ambulatory customers and attendants after the main flow of traffic.
Emergency Equipment Retrieval
- On the A321, the emergency equipment is located at doors A, B, C, D, and E.
- The equipment includes flashlights, first aid kits, megaphones, life rafts, and ELT.
Duties After Evacuation
- Administer first aid to customers in shock.
- Identify people to assist and give everyone an assignment.
- Re-enter the aircraft when safe, after engines have cooled and fuel has evaporated.
- Stay with the aircraft and refrain from communication.
Survival After Evacuation
- 80% of all emergencies are unplanned, and most occur during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
- 71% of fatalities occur after the aircraft has come to a stop.
- 64% of severe injuries occur after the aircraft has come to a stop.
- Less than 14% of all accidents result in fatalities.
Unplanned Emergencies
- Unplanned emergencies often result in evacuations.
- Commands should be shouted during an unplanned emergency.
- Stop shouting commands when the evacuation is complete.
Overwing Slide Exits
- Overwing exits are a last resort in a water ditching.
- The slides are not detachable and cannot be used as a raft.
Failure to Automatically Deploy
- Slides may not automatically inflate if the aircraft does not drop to a 45-degree angle.
- The remedy is to pull the manual inflation handle.
Ditching Emergency Checklist
- The checklist includes setting lights to bright, reading the ditching announcement, and distributing infant life vests.
- Crew life vests should be obtained and donned during the safety demo.
Evacuation Commands
- "Out of my way!" is used to clear the exit path.
- "Stand back, hold people back!" and "Hold onto the white handle" are commands to assess the exit and prepare for evacuation.
- "ABP Commands" include "You lead people away, You two stay at the bottom, pull people off, send them away."
- "Come this way" and "Stay Low, Jump" are used to direct people during evacuation.
- "Look out the window, if it's safe open it!" is used to assess the outside conditions.
Special Slide Techniques
- For infants, leave the carrier in the seat and hold the child facing forward in your lap.
- For non-English speaking customers and parents with multiple children, assign "buddies" to assist.
- For service animals/guide dogs, do not remove the harness and hold them in your lap.
- For customers with disabilities, assign "buddies" to assist and use the "sit and scoot" method.
- Non-ambulatory customers and attendants should evacuate after the main flow of traffic.
Emergency Equipment Retrieval
- The location of emergency equipment on an A321 aircraft is as follows:
- A: FlyTab/EFAM, Flashlight, First Aid Kit
- B: FlyTab/EFAM, Flashlight, Megaphone
- C: FlyTab/EFAM, Flashlight, ELT
- D: FlyTab/EFAM, Flashlight, Life Raft
- E: FlyTab/EFAM, Flashlight, Life Raft
Duties After Evacuation
- Conduct 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.
Survival After Evacuation
- 80% of all emergencies are unplanned.
- Most unplanned emergencies that result in evacuations occur 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 all accidents result in fatalities.
Unplanned Emergencies
- Commands should be shouted during unplanned emergencies.
- When to start shouting commands: "Brace, Brace, Brace", "Remain Seated, Remain Seated", "Evacuate, Evacuate".
- When to stop shouting commands: TBD.
Overwing Slide Exits
- Overwing exits are a last resort in a water ditching because the slides are not detachable and cannot be used as a raft.
Failure to Automatically Deploy
- Slides may not automatically inflate because the aircraft may not drop to a 45-degree angle.
- The remedy is to pull the manual inflation handle.
Ditching Emergency Checklist
- A320 differences:
- Set lights to bright (FA "A" or "B").
- Read ditching announcement (FA "B").
- Attach survival kits at designated doors (All FAs).
- Distribute infant life vests (FA "B", "C", & "D").
- Obtain crew life vest which will be donned during safety demo (All FAs).
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This quiz covers the steps to follow during an emergency evacuation, including assessing the exit and opening the door safely. Learn the correct commands and procedures to ensure a safe exit.
