Evacuation

Question 1

What are the 3 types of Evacuation?

Answer 1

1. Precautionary Disembarkation
2. Prepared
3. Unprepared

Question 2

what are the 2 aims for an evacuation?

Answer 2

to evacuate quickly
to evacuate safely

Question 3

evacuation control
basic reactions to high stress levels may include..

Answer 3

alarm - fight or flight
resistance - giving up
collapse - physical exhaustion

Question 4

special needs passengers requirements through evacuation?

Answer 4

• evacuated last
• prevent injury
• to not cause blockages at exits

Question 5

An Alert Phase exists whenever…

Answer 5

• The aircraft is on the ground
• An abnormal situation has been identified which may jeopardise the safety of the aircraft
• The risk to the safety of the aircraft occupants is not life-threatening
• An evacuation may be required

Question 6

What PA will be made by the Flight Crew when entering into a Alert Phase?

Answer 6

“Attention! All passengers remain seated and await further instructions”

Question 7

What PA will be made by the Flight Crew if there was a Hazard known?

Answer 7

“Hazard left wing” OR “Hazard right wing”

Question 8

What are the 5 action Cabin Crew must take?

Answer 8

step one: receive alert PA
step 2: unfasten safety harness
step 3: assess internal and external conditions
step 4: control cabin (you can use megaphone and keep passengers calm)
step 5: await flight crew ainstustions

Question 9

What 4 scenarious will occur after an Alert Phase commences?

Answer 9

1. Cancellation
2. Precautionary disembarkation using steps
3. Precautionary disembarkation using slides
4. Evacuation

Question 10

What is the Alert Cancel PA made from the flight crew?

Answer 10

“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your cooperation. Remain seated. Cabin crew resume your normal duties.”

Question 11

What will cabin crew shout before leaving the aircraft?

Answer 11

“[Name], [Position] (pause) leaving the aircraft.”

Question 12

what is precautionary disembarkation?

Answer 12

is an emergency situation where the passengers disembark the aircraft as quickly as it is deemed safe
the pace of a precautionary disembarkation is slower to minimise injury

Question 13

What are the commands Cabin Crew will use during a Precautionary Disembarkation using Steps?

Answer 13

• “Unfasten seat belts”; 

• “Leave all your baggage behind”; 

• “Come this way”; 

• “Form one/two lines”; 

• “Move down stairs”. 


Question 14

What actions will Cabin Crew take when in a Precautionary Disembarkation using Steps?

Answer 14

1. DISARM designated doors
2. Assess outside conditions
3. Wait for Ground Staff to knock twice to indicate steps are in position
4. Check cabin pressure warning light is not flashing red
5. Respond with a ‘thumbs up’ in the viewing window and then move away from door
6. When stairs are in place and door is open, direct passengers using the correct commands holding onto the evacuation handle
7. Take torch, check your area and assist other areas
8. Take megaphone, disembark and assist on ground