1
Q
What does pass stand for?
A
Push-up catch Aim at base of fire squeeze trigger sweeping motion
2
Q
How do you know if the PBE is serviceable?
A
Blue indicator equal serviceable and pink indicator is not serviceable
3
Q
How many PBE is on board the aircraft and how long do they last for?
A
Four and they last between 8 to 10 minutes of oxygen which gives 15 minutes to breathe
4
Q
How long does full hood inflation take?
A
2 to 3 minutes
5
Q
When would you use the smoke goggles?
A
Smoky environment or fumes
6
Q
How big is flight crew oxygen bottle and what’s the minimum dispatch pressure?
A
1100 L and it’s 1300 psi min Dispatch
7
Q
If electrical power is lost, the mask mic will still work for PA provided what?
A
Emergency lights on or armed
8
Q
Oxygen masks have three positions what are they?
A
Q400
NORM
100%
EMERG
Normal/dillute equals OnDemand mixed with ambient up to 35,000 feet 100% equals OnDemand, 100% oxygen Emergency equals 100% oxygen continuous flow
9
Q
What can the extension/infant seat belts be used for?
A
Conventional extension belt, nursed infant seatbelt, additional restraint for handcuffed passengers, securing oxygen bottles and helping to secure a seat occupied cabin cargo
10
Q
When should you use the Laerdal pocket mask?
A
When giving passengers rescue breathing
11
Q
How long does ELT battery last?
A
48 hours
12
Q
Fully charged battery packs illuminate emergency lights for how long?
A
20 minutes
13
Q
Emergency lighting consist of what?
A
Floor strip lighting, exit lights/signs, ceiling lights, exterior escape path lights
14
Q
Critical phase of flight include What ?
A
Power to gear up, gear down until exit runway
15
Q
How many infant lifejackets 400 ?
A
Six
16
Q
How many extension/infant seatbelt’s?
A
10
17
Q
What is the Qantas support language?
A
R– really information, A– Advise if they are aware, I – indicate concern, s – solution advised, A – Emergency language.
18
Q
What are the three types of evacuations?
A
Unprepared evacuation, prepared evacuation And precautionary disembarkation’s
19
Q
Definition of sterile flight deck ?
A
Closure of main entry door until on route PA is made. “Cabin crew prepare the cabin for landing” at top of descent until opening of the main entry door after landing.
20
Q
When would flight crew initiate an emergency cabin preparation?
A
Emergency landing/ditching , landing gear not fully down and locked, known or suspected malfunction resulting in aircraft damage on touchdown
21
Q
What’s the NITS briefing?
A
N– nature of emergency, I – intentions, T – time remaining until landing, S– specific instructions or factors that may affect evacuation.
22
Q
How do you brief the passengers during emergency?
A
I – identification of the speaker, NITS
23
Q
What equipment should you take as first officer during a Ditching?
A
BCF, lifejacket, torch
24
Q
What does SAAP stand for?
A
Suspicious article action plan
25
What is the HELP method?
Heat escape listening posture. head out of the water, elbows tight to chest, legs raised and place hands under/over knees
26
Time of useful consciousness at 18,000, 20,000 and 25000 feet during moderate activity?
10, 5, 2 minutes
27
Time of use full consciousness at 18,000 feet, 20,000 feet, and 25,000 feet sitting quietly?
30 minutes, 12 minutes and 3 minutes
28
Physiological zone?
Sealevel to 10,000 feet
29
Physiological deficit zone?
10,000 feet– 50,000ft
30
Definition of hypoxia?
Diminished availability of oxygen to the body tissues due to insufficient oxygen reaching the blood
31
Symptoms of hypoxia mild, moderate and severe?
Mild – fatigue, feeling warm, lack of concentration, reduced performance. Moderate – mood swings, breathlessness, cyanosis, tachycardia. Severe – death, blue pale of the skin, loss of consciousness, convulsions.
32
Treatment for hypoxia?
100% oxygen, descend if necessary below 10,000 feet, emergency descent recall actions.
33
How long before flying after diving?
Less than two hours cumulative equals 12 hours 24 hours in each other case
34
Symptoms of decompression sickness?
Dull ache around the large joints, skin tingling, headache, body weakness, chest tightness
35
Treatment of decompression sickness?
Reduced physical activity, administer oxygen high flow, loosen tight clothing
36
Serviceability of PBE?
Tamper prevention integrity seals, humidity indicator equals blue
37
Serviceability of first aid kit?
Present and sealed
38
What’s the last item of clothing you take off for enhanced biohazard PPE kit?
Gloves
39
When do you deploy lifejackets for infants/children?
At exit of aircraft
40
When do you deploy lifejackets for adults?
Once clear of the aircraft
41
Precautions when using oxygen bottles?
Don’t bump or drop, no smoking or naked flame, remove grease/oil from face, don’t lubricate fittings, don’t completely empty
42
Symptoms of hyperventilation?
Tingling sensation, twitching of limbs, rapid breathing, rapid pulse, dizziness and shortness of breath
43
What are some things to break the sterile flight deck rule?
Fire/smoke, medical emergency, unusual noise, fuel/fluid
44
When should you break critical phase of flight rule?
Visible flames inside the cabin
45
Two ways for the brace signal from the flight deck?
PA “Attention brace brace brace”, flash seatbelt sign
46
How to declare a state of emergency?
Emergency call button interphone system (primary) PA standard phraseology (would cabin crew report to flightdeck immediately) PA chimes (back up) – six consecutive times (three pushes)
47
What’s the alert phase PA?
Attention all passengers remain seated and await further instructions
48
What’s the ditching PA?
Attention this is a ditching follow your crew members instructions
49
Who orders the evacuation in a ditching?
Most senior cabin crew member
50
What’s the criteria for immediate evacuation?
Fire, anything could cause immediate danger, Cabin broken
51
Anticipated turbulence PA?
All passengers and crew be seated and fasten seatbelt’s
52
Un anticipated turbulence PA?
All passengers and crew be seated and fasten seatbelt immediately
53
How to recognise Crew incapacitation?
Challenge and response
54
What’s the hot principle?
Hidden, Obviously suspicious, not typical of that area
55
What are the four counter threat response levels?
1 verbal abuse, 2 physical assault, 3 life threatening, 4 attack on flight dick
56
What will the cabin crew say if attack on flight deck?
Captain I must come into the flight deck immediately
57
What materials can we not use the BCF on ?
Burning metals eg brake fire
58
Operations of the BCF ?
Remove from bracket, keep upright, PASS
59
Serviceability of the BCF ?
Secure in bracket
| Red indicator disc is in place
60
Precautions when using the BCF ?
Can cause adverse breathing reaction so where a PBE
Avoid electrical wires
If discharging in the flight deck then have oxygen masks on.
61
Operation of PBE ?
```
Hold with hood facing down
Discharge cylinders away from you
Snap open
Listen for hissing sound
Palms facing in spread wide and place over head with hair tucked in
```
62
Precautions with the PBE ?
Remove objects from around the head before donning
Ensure long hair is tucked inside the PBE
Place over head ASAP to avoid loosing oxygen
When taking PBE off be away from fire
63
How to open the escape hatch ?
Pull the handle from closed to vent
| Pull down from the front
64
What is the difference between gas expansion and gas bubble formation ?
Gas expansion occurs when climbing in altitude due to the reduction in air pressure. Gas bubble formation is the nitrogen escaping into the bloodstream which can cause the benz or decompression sickness
65
What are the cabin crew and flight crew doing after a crash ?
Making sure everyone stays together in a safe place. No smoking or cellphones
66
What to do as flight crew if you need to conduct the lockdown procedure ?
Check the flight deck door is closed locked/deadbolted
Lower the jump seat into the downed position.
All access to the flight deck will be suspended until lockdown is finished
67
Brace position for forward facing pax ?
Lean as far forward as possible place head on seat in front
Legs at 90degrees to the floor
Grab onto the sides of your lower legs or place hands on knees
68
Brace position for rearward facing Pax ?
Lean back into your seat with head firmly against the head rest
Cross arms in front of chest
Legs at 90 degrees to floor
69
Contents of the pax restraint pack ?
```
6 Flexi cuffs
Scissors
Witness forms
Restraint tape
Instruction leaflet
```
70
What can we see when we have a rapid decompression in the cabin ?
```
Mist forming in the air
Paper flying everywhere
Water boiling
Gets very cold
Ears hurt
Sinuses blocked
```
71
two aircraft situation types ?
Emergency and Non-Normal
72
Whats the silent review ?
OLDABC Operation of exits, Location of equipment, Drill-emergency, able bodied passenger, brace position and signal, Commands
73
How to initiate a NITS briefing (first way) ?
Using the emergency call button.
74
When to give the brace signal ideally ?
60seconds prior to touchdown.
75
Cancel alert PA ?
'ladies and gentlemen, thankyou for your cooperation please remain seated. Cabin crew resume normal duties."
76
Evacuation PA ?
" Attention ! Evacuate, Evacuate"
77
What must you do when flying over sea at night ?
Have a ditching heading ready that you had assessed during the day.
78
Defibrillator serviceability ?
Present and secure
| Green tick is present
79
Evacuation responsibilities FO ?
Exit through first available exit, restate commands BCF and Torch
80
If a passenger blocks an exit or hesitates ?
get another passenger to
push them out of the way or a Crew member to strike at the arm and
knees.
81
If it is necessary to specify exits, the emergency exits will be referred
to as ?
to as: Left-hand, Right-hand, Forward, Window, Rear.
82
The 'sea
state' is ?.
the condition of the surface that is the result of waves, swells
and wind direction
83
The best heading for ditching is usually ?
parallel to the major swell
system and into wind.
84
An explosive decompression is one that takes place
in ?.
less than a second
85
A sudden decompression is defined as ?
greater than
one and less than ten seconds
86
Fire is a chemical reaction in which three elements are essential ?
Fuel
Oxygen
Heat
87
Principles for extinguishing a fire are ?
(SSCC)
Starving (limitation of fuel) is by removing combustible fuel
from the vicinity of the fire.
Smothering (limitation of oxygen) is to sufficiently reduce the
oxygen content of the atmosphere in the immediate vicinity of
the burning fuel, thereby causing combustion to cease.
Cooling (limitation of temperature) is the application of
water. The water absorbs heat from the fire, thus reducing
temperature of the burning fuel and the fire dies away.
Chemical interference with the chain reaction of combustion
88
Before using a Fire Extinguisher, ensure the fire extinguisher is ?
.
operable by giving it a
short burst, aimed away from people
89
When checking for heat in overhead lockers, cabin side walls, floors,
ceiling, and cabin compartment doors, the whole area must be felt
using ?
the back of the hand to determine the location of the heat
source. This prevents burning the palm and incapacitation from an
electrical shock.
90
The first Crewmember to observe the smoke or fire becomes ?
The fire fighter
91
How to describe a fire ?
LITCDS location, intensity, Type, colour, density, Smells
92
Before discharging a BCF extinguisher on the Flight Deck ?
oxygen masks and smoke goggles (as installed) should be put on and
the crew oxygen regulators set at 100%
93
What’s a DAM ?
Duty airport manager
94
If a Flight Crew member becomes incapacitated, use the following
procedure ?
Check the position of essential controls and switches; and
Engage the autopilot, if possible.
Pan Call, declare an emergency to ATC:Advise any holding time required to complete cockpit
activities;
Call for assistance from other Crew members, passengers or
qualified personnel onboard;
Restrain Crew member, by sliding seat back from controls,
tighten seat belt and lock shoulder harness, as removal of
occupant may not be an option;
Administer First Aid, as appropriate ('Emergency' oxygen);
and
Request ambulance and medical assistance to meet aircraft,
giving details of the illness.
Prepare for the Approach and Landing:
Complete normal checklists and procedures; and
If the Captain is incapacitated, the aircraft may be taxied,
after landing, from the right hand seat using rudder pedal
steering, differential power and braking. If difficulties are
expected or experienced the aircraft should be stopped and
towed to the parking bay.
95
When do we have to go into lockdown ?
Level 3 or 4 but can go in at any time
96
What should you do as flight crew in a passenger disturbance?
Don’t go back into the cabin to help. Assess through the peep hole and implement the lockdown procedure
97
If several survivors are in the water together, their survival is
enhanced if they adopt the ?
Group Huddle'.
Survival will be improved if several survivors form a ring and face
towards the centre, with arms placed around each other and their
sides touching and thighs raised, to reduce heat loss.
98
At 20,000 feet the air pressure is only ?
1/2 of that at sea level
99
Human body is most comfortable at what humidity?
50% the aircraft gets to 10%
100
How does rate of ascent effect TOUC ?
The quicker the climb in altitude, the more sudden the onset of
hypoxia. Time of Useful Consciousness may be reduced by as
much as 50% in an explosive or sudden Decompression.
101
Hyperventilation is defined as ?
abnormally fast or deep respiration
resulting in the loss of carbon dioxide from the blood.
102
Can hypoxia lead to hyperventilation?
Yes
103
Cavities that normally contain gases are ?
Gut, Lungs, Sinus, Middle Ear
104
How to treat unconscious passenger with hypoxia ?
Give oxygen in the recovery position
105
Signs and symptoms of damaged/ raptured ear drum ?
Severe Pain
Blood and clear fluid may be
present in the ear canal
106
What is decompression sickness ?
In decompression sickness the
nitrogen dissolved in the blood is forced out of solution by decreased
atmospheric pressure.
107
What’s a MQV ?
Medically qualified volunteer
108
If a patient is unconscious do you need consent for fist aid ?
No, If they are under 18 then consent should be received from the parent if possible.
109
When administering first aid oxygen, what flow should it be ?
4L / min
110
During first aid when do we not give Fluids ?
The passenger is unconscious or unable to swallow;
There is an abdominal injury or undiagnosed abdominal pain;
There is a likelihood of the passenger requiring an operation.
111
Managing a medical incident may involve three or more people ?
Primary First Aider;
Communicator First Aider:
Assist First Aider.
112
All uses of The Aircraft First Aid Kit must be reported via ?
HIRO and CCTR Cabin crew trip report
113
DRSABCD ?
Danger
Response
Send help
Airway
Breathing
Compression
Defibrillator
114
How many breaths per 30 compressions ?
2
115
Most common cause of obstruction during resuscitation?
Failure to maintain backward head tilt
116
Serviceability and operation of the crash axe ?
Present
As a lever to pry a panel away if the fire source
is difficult to locate. (spike end only)
• As an aid while fighting fires in flight
• To deal with physical obstructions in the event
of a crash: e.g. to chop/clear jammed doors or
windows, broken seats or other obstructions to
allow exit
• As a basic survival aid in a remote area. Use to
chop wood for fires and shelter, dig for roots, cut
vines, etc.
117
How long does it take after putting the access code into the RAS door before it opens ?
30s
118
How much oxygen must flight crew carry ?
When the aircraft is
operated above 10,000 ft,
supply of 30 mins for each Flight Crew
member.
119
When do flight crew have to use oxygen?
All times cabin is above 10,000ft
120
CASA Regulations applicable to Dash 8 operations require how much oxygen for cabin crew ?
When the aircraft is
operated above 10,000 ft, a
supply for each Cabin Crew
member for the entire period
the cabin pressure altitude is
between 10.000 ft and
13.000 ft. Use as required
121
CASA Regulations applicable to Dash 8 operations require the following for passengers?
When the aircraft is
operated above 10,000 ft, a
supply for 10% of the
passengers for the entire
period the cabin pressure
altitude is between 10,000 ft
and 13.000 ft. Use as required
122
Serviceability
Operation of heat resistant gloves ?
Present
Carried primarily for use in firefighting to protect
hands and arms from heat.
123
CASA Requirements for BCF ?
At least 1 extinguisher shall be located in the Flight Crew compartment, readily accessible to each galley and
readily accessible to the cargo compartment (2/300 only). Minimum
of 2 (Q2/300) or 3 (Q400) readily accessible to the passenger cabin.
124
What’s the BCF also known as ?
Halon 1211
125
CASA regulation for PBE ?
One PBE must be located adjacent to each Cabin Crew station and one PBE located adjacent to each fire extinguisher
(as far as practicable).
126
With the PBE what do the bottles do ?
Release oxygen. One quickly and the other slowly.
127
How do you know the PBE is running out of oxygen ?
With the end of service indicator. It will flash red
128
How are fires fought in the toilet waste bin ?
Automatic fire extinguisher used that has fusible seals that melt when they come in contact with heat. Releasing the extinguishing agent into the bin.
129
Serviceability of smoke googles ?
Present
130
Note: When Flight Crew inform Cabin Crew using their Quick Don
Oxygen Mask microphone of an area specific fire, they will preface with ?
“We are on oxygen”
131
Min dispatch pressure of flight crew oxygen ?
1300psi
132
What’s the 311 litre oxygen bottle used for ?
Passenger and FA supplemental use.
133
What’s the 121 litre oxygen bottles used for ?
Supplemental use for FA
First aid use, if required
134
How to check flow of oxygen from oxygen bottles ?
Place mask over you eye, should be cold
135
What three items make up the Remote area emergency equipment?
Water proof matches
Emergency blankets
Signal mirror
136
Serviceability and operation of first aid kit ?
Present and sealed.
Following an accident/incident requiring
bandages/dressings:
1. Wherever possible advise the Captain first
2. Then ask if there is a doctor or medical
attendant onboard
137
Serviceability Hygiene kit ?
Present and sealed
138
Note: Maximum restraint equipment permitted to be used for landing
is ?
flexi-cuff applied to wrists, and passenger lap belt.
139
Serviceability and operation of life jacket adult ?
Present
1. Pass over head
2. Pass tapes fully around
waist and clip at front
3. Tighten strap
4. Inflate outside the
aircraft
140
Serviceability of infant life jacket ?
Present
1. Place infant's
arms through
armholes
2. Clip buckles at
back and tighten
straps
3. When exiting
aircraft pull toggles
to inflate
141
Serviceability of torches ?
Present and secure in bracket
142
Serviceability of Defibrillator?
Present sand secure
Green tick is present
143
Serviceability and operation of sea survival pack ?
Present and sealed
All crew members are responsible for thecoordination and the removal of the survival pack from the aircraft after a ditching.
Place the survival at sea pack in the middle of the
group huddle and operate signaling devices as
applicable.
144
How long does ELT last for ?
48hrs
145
What’s in the new restraint packs ?
6 tri fold flexi cuffs
1 cutter
1 instruction card
146
What’s in the new restraint packs ?
6 tri fold flexi cuffs
1 cutter
1 instruction card
147
What’s the serviceability of the Defibrillator (new) ?
In stowage and secure, green tick is present. If grey and no green tick then tell the CAPT if in flight and grey it will still give 9 shocks
148
BCF duration ?
Minimum 10 seconds
149
Optimum range for BCF ?
1.5 to 2 metres
150
FWD facing crew brace position?
FWD Facing Brace Position
- chin pushed into chest avoiding any neck votation
- Place your hands on top of you thighs
- Place feet and legs hip width apart
151
AFT facing crew member brace position?
Head pushed into head rest
Cross arms, rest hands on thighs
152
What indicates that the RAS door is powered?
Large red light
153
What indicates that the RAS door is unlocked ?
Large Green light
154
If you enter the wrong code into the RAS door, what light will you get ?
Small red light
155
If you put the correct code into the RAS door which light should you get ?
Small green light
156
Where do you put the PBE if you have removed it but not put it on ?
In the lavatory bin and lock door
157
RAS door code ?
2467#
158
When can the cabin crew use their supplemental oxygen in a decompression?
Once the captain said we have had a decompression and says you can use the oxygen
159
Where in a NITS brief would you state whether the landing will be a normal approach and landing or an emergency or a ditching?
Intentions
Not sure might be specific
160
Where in a NITS brief would you state whether the landing will be a normal approach and landing or an emergency or a ditching?
Intentions
161
Cabin crew state brace brace brace heads down stay down command until when?
Until passengers comply or impact is imminent
162
How do cabin crew command an evacuation and exits during a ditching?
“Attention forward/ rear exits evacuate, evacuate forward/ rear exits”
163
After all passengers have evacuated the aircraft what do cabin crew do immediately?
Check cabin
164
What happens if one cabin crew has gone sick during the flight and can’t do her job- during an evacuation who can open the rear doors?
ABP who have been briefed and passengers on their own will
(Answer B and C or something like that)
165
Sight and hearing impaired will respond to what during an evacuation?
Verbal and physical directions
166
Passenger control what must you do?
Provide leadership and direction
167
Selection of ABP may be based on? 3 things
Physical stature
Ability to understand instructions and remain calm
168
Counter threat response model?
Determine - the threat level and the appropriate response
Defuse - the threat and manage the conflict
Defend - against the threat at all costs
169
RAS door large green means?
Door unlocked
170
RAS door - small red, small green, large red?
Small red - incorrect code
Small green - correct code
Large red - system powered
171
Captain’s equipment during a land evacuation?
Megaphone,
First aid kit and remote area emergency equipment
Torch
172
Captain’s equipment during a ditching ?
Megaphone
First aid kit and remote area emergency equipment
Torch
Life jacket
173
Captain’s equipment during a ditching ?
Megaphone
First aid kit and remote area emergency equipment
Torch
Life jacket
174
Evacuation responsibility’s Captain ?
Exit once all pax and crew have evacuated
Dash 8 Q300/200
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Aircraft General34
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Performance Handbook26
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1000 Random Facts545
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Adelaide18
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Port lincoln11
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Command Training152
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Sydney RM59
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General/ Training Modules58
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IFR Cheat Sheet122
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OM 1302
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FMS78
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Emergency Equipment27
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APU53
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Ice- Rain Protection63
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Landing Gear38
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Communications15
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EGPWS12
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TCAS22
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Stall Warning15
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Flight Controls54
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Armidale RM15
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ORANGE RM18
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PORT MACQUARIE RM11
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Mildura RM11
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MOREE RM12
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Dash 8 200 Specific Differences17
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lord Howe Operations36
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Merimbula RM19
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Wagga Wagga RM18
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Canberra RM15
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Melbourne RM13
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EBA94
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Coffs Harbour RM13
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12 Rules For Life JP83
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COOMA RM19
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MET ATPL407
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Launceston RM14
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