Emergency Procedures KSV 2 Questions & Answers

4 agencies that interface w the aviation industry - ANSWER DOT, TSA, FAA, NTSB Turbulence - ANSWER "Bumpy air" occurs when elements in the atmosphere affect the motion of the aircraft Degrees of turbulence - ANSWER Smooth, light chop, light turbulence, moderate chop, moderate turbulence, severe turbulence Expected turbulence vs. Limited warning vs in progress/imminant - ANSWER CA gives warning, time to seat pax & secure cabin, no warning How should FA respond to fire/smoke detector alarm in lav - ANSWER ... When smoke detector alarms when the lav occupied - ANSWER "This is an emergency, i need to open the door..." Torching and where does it happen - ANSWER Burning of excess fuel that results in sudden burst of fire. Happens in APU, Engine What to do when torching happens - ANSWER Calm pax, explain, notify CA of location and duration When to evacuate following a torching situation - ANSWER If CA says so, if fire spreads FA procedure to follow an "air leak" - ANSWER Keep away, advise CA, move pax & crew members away from leak. Dont stuff, dont touch 2 ex. of when a "rejected takeoff" may be warranted - ANSWER An obstacle or aircraft malfunction Reasons why fuel dumping may take place - ANSWER Aircraft considered overweight, aircraft req. to make emergency landing FA procedure when Fuel Jettison (dumping) takes place - ANSWER Monitor, assess FA procedures if emergency deplaning is necessary during fueling - ANSWER Direct pax to jetbridge & into terminal... State procedures for evacuating the aircraft if the situation becomes critacal while parked at gate - ANSWER Best judgement. Use jetbridge if possible? State when condensation will most likely occur in the cabin & FA procedurea for concerned pax - ANSWER Warm weather, cool air flow. Notify CA. Calm pax and explain situation is normal. Armed disarmed - ANSWER ... Girt bar, girtbar brackets, girt flap/slide girt, slide container - ANSWER ... Various components for all slides & slide rafts - ANSWER ... 1st step FAs would take if the slide containers fails to open when operating a door exit in the armed mode on most aircrafts - ANSWER Rock door forcefully Name of procedure FAs could use on certain aircraft if an evacuation slide suddenly deflated - ANSWER 6 man method Procedure to follow when a slide pack partially or completely falls out of container during flight - ANSWER Notify flight deck, verify girtbar is still attached to floor brackets, gently lift slide contaoner door, lay slide flat on floor, still attached to floor brackets. If evac necessary, remove girt bar from brackets, stow in lav & lock If slide accidentally inflate inside cabin - ANSWER Notify CA, deflate slide, place near door, ?? Identify conditions which indicate need to evacuate - ANSWER Unusual noise, smoke/fire in cabin, impact forces, abnormal aircraft attitude When would FA or flightdeck initiate evac? - ANSWER Fire/smoke, impact forces, abnormal aircraft attitude, unusual noise basic principles for use of exits - ANSWER Use all exits. Wait until complete stop, assess outside condition, 30 second review - ANSWER E.S.C.A.P.E Exit Signal Commands Assess Procedures Equipment General evac commands and actions - ANSWER Brace for impact, open seat belts get out leave everything, emergency light switch,...... Alternate commands/procedures - ANSWER .... Identify escape path emergency lighting systems - ANSWER ... Explain the operation of the emergency lights - ANSWER ... Flightdeck crew responsibilities in an evac - ANSWER CA observes & directs evac. Ensures all pax have evacuated, retrieve megaphone if possible, evacute thru aft most useable exit. FO evacuates immediately thru nearest most usable exit, extinguisher to fight fires, assist pax Blocked exit procedures & commands - ANSWER "Exit blocked" select & position guard in thr FA protected position