42 Questions
What color does the EVAC RESET flash in the visual indication when it is pressed?
Amber
In the cabin and CRCs, what continuously sounds when the evacuation horn is initiated?
The evacuation horn
What color does the EVAC RESET flash in the visual indication when the system is controlled by a non-initiator?
Red
What happens to the evacuation horn when the EVAC RESET switch is activated?
It stops sounding
Which switch lights up green in the cabin when the evacuation signal is initiated?
EVAC CMD switch
What are the indications in the flight deck when the evacuation signal is initiated from the cabin?
Aural and visual indications
What indicates that the evacuation signal message goes off according to the information provided?
Flashing red EVAC RESET switch
What color does the EVAC RESET flash in the visual indication when it is not initiated by a non-initiator?
Amber
What is the first step in opening the hatch from the outside?
Push the handle
What happens when the handle is pushed from the outside?
The handle springs out
What is the next step after pushing the handle from the outside?
Rotate the handle to the unlock position
What happens when the hatch is unlocked from the outside?
The hatch will open towards the inside due to gravity
How is the hatch opened from the inside?
By pressing the release handle
What does the hatch handle indicate when it is in the LOCK position?
A green triangle symbol
What does the ESCAPE HATCH symbol indicate on the Door/Oxygen SD page when the hatch is closed?
The symbol is green with ESCAPE HATCH indication
What is the ECAM alert message when the hatch is not closed?
DOOR ESCAPE HATCH NOT CLOSED
What is the purpose of the transparent plastic cover over the SLIDE ARMING LEVER?
To prevent accidental arming or disarming of the slideraft
How should the cabin crew access the SLIDE ARMING LEVER?
By manually opening the plastic cover
What is the function of the SAFETY PIN in relation to the SLIDE ARMING LEVER?
It secures the SLIDE ARMING LEVER in the DISARMED position
What is the purpose of the HINGE ARM?
To join the door with the aircraft structure
What is the function of the DOOR ASSIST HANDLES?
To move the doors
Where are the FRAME ASSIST HANDLES located?
On each side of the door frame
What is the purpose of the DOOR CONTROL HANDLES?
To lock or unlock the doors from inside or outside
How many DOOR LOCKING INDICATORS are there, and what do they indicate?
Two, they indicate the current door status
What is the purpose of the Cabin Crew Rest Compartment (CCRC) according to the text?
To provide privacy and rest for cabin crew
How does the CCRC insulation contribute to the cabin crew's rest?
By blocking out the aircraft noise and passenger chatter
What type of door does the Cabin Crew Rest Compartment (CCRC) have?
Sliding door with an electrical latch
How is the door of the CCRC controlled?
Via a keypad
What is the main benefit of the CCRC insulation mentioned in the text?
Isolating cabin crew from passengers
In what way does the CCRC help cabin crew maintain privacy?
By having soundproof insulation
Which of the following statements about the CCRC door is FALSE?
It is a folding door
Why is the sliding door of the CCRC beneficial for cabin crew?
It minimizes noise and disturbances
What feature ensures that cabin crew can rest or sleep with minimal disturbance?
CCRC insulation that limits background noise
What is the benefit of having an electrical door latch for the CCRC?
Enhances security and control of access
What is the purpose of the mooring line release handle?
To release the slide raft from the aircraft
Where is the emergency knife located?
In a pocket at the head end of the right slide tube
What is the purpose of the canopy on the slide raft?
To protect passengers from environmental conditions
How is the canopy installed on the slide raft?
Place the centre masts along the centre tube, install side rods, pull canopy over masts/rods/tubes
What is the purpose of the survival kit on the slide raft?
The text does not mention a survival kit
What action should be taken to disconnect the slide raft from the aircraft?
Pull the mooring line release handle or cut the mooring line
According to the information provided, what components make up the slide raft system?
Slide raft, centre tube, upper side tubes, canopy
How many steps are provided for installing the canopy on the slide raft?
3 steps
Study Notes
Emergency Evacuation Signalling (EVAC) System
- Aural indication: Evacuation Horn sounds continuously
- Visual indication: EVAC RESET flashes AMBER, and evacuation alert message flashes in red
EVAC RESET Button
- When pressed, EVAC RESET button silences the Evacuation Horn
- EVAC RESET switch flashes RED or AMBER depending on the situation
Indications When Initiated From Cabin
- Aural indication: Evacuation Horn sounds continuously
- Visual indication: FAP (INITIATOR) or FAP (NON-INITIATOR) EVAC CMD switch lighted GREEN, and EVAC RESET switch flashes RED or AMBER
- AAP indication: EVAC RESET switch flashes AMBER
Evacuation Provisions
- Hatch operations:
- From outside: Push the Handle in, rotate the Handle to the unlock position, and the hatch will open towards inside
- From inside: Press the Release Handle, and the ceiling panel will open
- Hatch Handle: has a LOCK and UNLOCK position, and Hatch indicators show GREEN when handle is in the LOCK position and RED when in UNLOCK
Slide Arming Lever
- Located in the upper center of the door
- Used to arm and disarm the slide raft
- SAFETY PIN secures the SLIDE ARMING LEVER in the DISARMED position
- When the SLIDE ARMING LEVER is in the ARMED position, the lever covers the SAFETY PIN hole
Crew Rest Compartment
- Offers privacy to the cabin crew in their off-duty times
- Insulation limits the background noise from the aircraft
- Has a sliding door with an electrical door latch controlled via a keypad
Escape Slides and Slide Rafts
- Slide Raft Disconnection: mooring line attaches the deployed slide raft to the aircraft
- Slide Raft Knife: located in a pocket at the head end of the right slide tube
- Canopy: protects the evacuated passengers from environmental conditions, and is part of the survival kit of the slide raft
Test your knowledge of emergency procedures with this quiz based on an excerpt from the Safety Emergency Procedures Manual (SEPM). Questions cover topics such as visual and aural alerts, evacuation resets, and emergency response protocols.
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