Emergency Equipment
Aircraft with exits above what height must be equipped with slides
1.8m (6ft
How are flight crew seats attached to the floor and what shape are they
using flight crew seat tracks that are I-beam shaped
what are the three types of cabin configuration
passenger, combi, cargo
What are 5 portable emergency equipment fitted to the aircraft
FAK, torch, portable oxy, fire axe or crowbar, PBA, smoke hood, goggles, megaphone
What are the 2 types of Galley installations and what are the differences between them.
Wet and Dry. Wet has amenities fitted such as power, water, air extraction, drains, ventilation
Where are escape slides normally stowed
on a cabin door and covered by a fibreglass cover
what type of harness is fitted to the pilot seat?
5-point harness with lockable inertia reel on the shoulder straps
what do airlines use for cabin layout
Location of Passenger Accommodation Manual (LOPA)
What powers the emergency lighting system
Independent battery suppply
Galleys are mounted to the aircraft via upper and lower attachments. describe the attachments
upper - multiple adjustable tie rods
lower - seat track fittings
What is a design feature that assists the compressed air in inflating an escape slide and how does it work?
Aspirator that uses a jet pipe to create a low pressure that draws in
What are observer seats used for and type of harness is fitted
crew check and training with 5 point harness
What is a LOPA and what information does it contain
The LOPA isan engineering diagram of the aircraft interior that describes the location of passenger and flightattendant seats, emergency equipment, exits, lavatories and galleys.
How must emergency exits be identified inside and outside the cabin
Inside - signs with red lettering and illuminated white background placed above and below the exit
Externally - with a contrasting border
What equipment does a lavatory contain
Hot and cold water taps (hot water from a small electric water heater)
Fresh air gasper outlet
Oxygen generator and mask
Smoke detector
Automatic fire extinguisher installed in the waste bin.
What causes the girt bar to move into the girt bar fittings
Moving the door handle is set to ARMED
Attendant seats are fitted where and why are they fitted there
near the cabin entry doors. This ensures that in the event of anemergency, a cabin crew member is immediately available to open the door
what is required prior to a material being used as an aircraft furnishing
Burn test certificate IAW regulations
What frequencies do the ELT, ELB and EPIRB transmit at and what information is transmitted.
121.5 Mhz and 406Mhz. some can transmit on military frequency 243Mhz.
Information transmitted is HEX code and GPS position
What two types of cargo compartments are used on an aircraft
Bulk compartments
Container or pallet compartments.
What are fitted to flight crew emergency exits to assist in egress from the aircraft to the ground and what are they attached to
escape ropes located near the exit attached to fuselage structure
What are the 5 types of seat belts fitted to aircraft seats
5 point harness
4 point harness
3 point harness
2 point diagonal
2 point harness
what is fitted in between the cabin lining and fuselage and what is its purpose
insulation blankets used for thermal and acoustic insulation
What document will state the minimum emergency equipment required for flight
the regulations (Part 25 and Part 91/ 121/ 133/ 135)
Bulk compartments are divided into areas by what?
Divider nets