General Flashcards by Jody House

Which, of the following, is the correct statement regarding infant lifecots?

The age range is up to 18 months
They are inflated prior to landing
They are only given out on request
The age range is up to 3 years

• The age range is up to 18 months

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Which statement is correct when using Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE)?

The neck seal must fit closely against the neck and must not be worn over clothing or hair
It must be activated before fitting over mouth and nose
It must only be worn when directed by the flight crew
If the activating lanyard attaches one called, it will be on usable

• The neck seal must fit closely against the neck and must not be worn over clothing or hair

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What are the required actions when portable oxygen bottles are used in flight?

Leave bottles in an overhead locker and advise the SCCM
Place used bottles in a wardrobe and advise the engineers on arrival
Place used bottles in a wardrobe and report in the aircraft maintenance log (AML)
Return used bottles to their storage location and report in the aircraft maintenance log (AML)

• Return used bottles to their storage location and report in the aircraft maintenance log (AML)

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To aid personal fire safety whilst staying in hotels, what should crew ensure?

The nearest emergency exit is established
The nearest lift is serviceable
The bath is filled with cold water
That there is a fire extinguisher in the room

• The nearest emergency exit is established

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If passengers are on board with refuelling taking place, which of the following is true?

The fasten seatbelt signs must be switched on
This is not permitted
Cabin lights must be dimmed
The fasten seatbelt signs must be off

• The fasten seatbelt signs must be off

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What pre-flight check must be completed on an aircraft door?

Check the door is closed and locked and the window is clean
Check mode selector in manual/disarmed and door properly closed and locked
Check mode selector moves freely and the door is properly closed and locked
Check mode selector in automatic/armed and door properly closed and locked

• Check mode selector in manual/disarmed and door properly closed and locked

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If smoke is coming from a toilet and the door is hot to touch, after establishing roles, what is the firefighter’s next action?

With the fire gloves on but no BCF/HAFEX ready, open the door to investigate whether BCF/HAFEX is required
Open the door fully and discharge a prepared PCF/HAFEX at the fire
Wearing appropriate equipment, discharge a full BCF/HAFEX into the toilet through a cracked door, then close the door
Wait until the other members of the drill return and retest the door with the back of the hand

• Wearing appropriate equipment, discharge a full BCF/HAFEX into the toilet through a cracked door, then close the door

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If passengers are boarding, on-board or disembarking in normal circumstances, how many crew need to be on board?

One crew member for each door on all decks
Right-hand door crew only plus the SCCM
Minimum legal required
Half the crew compliment

• Minimum legal required

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How often must the SCCM/acting SCCM walk the cabin, for supervision?

Once an hour outside of cabin service
Every hour regardless of cabin service
Approximately every 30 minutes
When the command ask them to

• Every hour regardless of cabin service

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What is a crew members first action in a pilot incapacitation?

Lock the seat harness to keep the pilot of the controls
Try to revive the pilot by giving first-aid
Assist the operating pilot
Where practical, remove the pilot from the seat

• Where practical, remove the pilot from the seat

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When cabin crew hear the command, “Brace, Brace” what must they do?

Move into the cabin and point out to passengers the brace position on the safety card
Remain strapped in, adapt the brace position and shout to the passengers, “Brace, Brace”
Initially adopted a passenger brace position to demonstrate, whilst shouting for passengers to copy
Whilst strapped in, shout to passengers, “aircraft in trouble brace yourselves”

• Remain strapped in, adapt the brace position and shout to the passengers, “Brace, Brace”

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What are the preflight checks for the Sabre oxygen bottle?

Carry strap and mask is attached and bottle is at least 3/4 full
Model is switched OFF and mask is attached
Bottle is 100% full only
Carry strap and mask attached only

• Carry strap and mask is attached and bottle is at least 3/4 full

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Which crew member is responsible for door mode selection?

Only a crew member with at least 6 months experience
The additional crew member
Any crew member in the vicinity
The crew member assigned to that door

• The crew member assigned to that door

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If a flightcrew require to disembark, during transit, who needs to be briefed?

BA Operations
Air Traffic Control
Ground personnel only
The SCCM and ground personal

• The SCCM and ground personal

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If an aircraft door has been opened for any reason, what must a crewmember check after the door is closed?

Mode selector moves freely and the door is properly closed and locked
Mode selector in automatic/armed and/or properly closed and locked
The door is closed and locked and the window is clean
Mode selector in manual/disarmed and door properly closed and locked

• Mode selector in manual/disarmed and door properly closed and locked

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When must cabin crew check smoke detectors for blockage/tampering?

once only, when passengers have disembarked
Pre-flight and at least every 30 minutes during flight
On sectors lasting three hours or more
Only if the aircraft has just returned from maintenance

• Pre-flight and at least every 30 minutes during flight

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If BCF vapour is inhaled, is it harmful?

Only if combined with dangerous goods
It can cause short-term side effects such as nausea, fainting and swelling of the skin
No, it has no side effects
Yes, it will cause long-term side effects

• It can cause short-term side effects such as nausea, fainting and swelling of the skin

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Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding drop-down passenger oxygen masks?

Spare masks are provided for infant use only
Spare masks are provided in the cabin on long haul flights only
Following a decompression cabin crew must resow them
Following a decompression they must not be restowed by cabin crew

• Following a decompression they must not be restowed by cabin crew

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When must cabin crew take their seats for takeoff and landing?

When are the cabin chimes sound or when the undercarriage is lowered on approach
When the aircraft enters the runway all starts the descent
When the flight crew PA “cabin crew take your seats immediately”
When the SCCM makes the the PA “cabin crew take your seats for takeoff/landing”

• When the SCCM makes the the PA “cabin crew take your seats for takeoff/landing”

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What should crew do if the Evacuation Signal Alarm goes off in flight?

Contact the SCCM after silencing the alarm
Silence it and look for the passenger who activated it
Go to their alert stations
Attend the flight deck immediately

• Attend the flight deck immediately

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If refuelling with a jetty at door 1, which of the following is true about the secondary exit?

That it is left open with the doorstop fitted
That it is manned consistently by a crew member
That it is closed and selected to automatic
That there is additional fire fighting equipment available

• That it is manned consistently by a crew member

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In a rapid disembarkation, what would the Captain expect cabin crew to do once passengers have left the aircraft?

Meet in the terminal building
Leave the aircraft immediately
Assemble at the boarding door and await instructions
Go to the flight deck

• Assemble at the boarding door and await instructions

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Following an evacuation, if their life is not threatened, when would cabin crew leave the aircraft?

When no more passengers are approaching their door
On instruction from the SCCM
After their cabin area is checked and cleared
Once the whole aircraft is vacated

• After their cabin area is checked and cleared

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Which one of the following statements is correct?

The crew who remain strapped in until the PA “doors to manual and cross check” is made, are chosen before each sector
Crew should remain seated and strapped in until the PA “doors to manual and cross check” is made
Crew who remain strapped in their seats, until the PA “doors to manual and cross check” is made, is pre-determined by aircraft types
Once the aircraft has left the runway there is no requirement for any cabin crew to remain seated

• Crew should remain seated and strapped in until the PA “doors to manual and cross check” is made

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What would crew use a jemmy or fire axe for? * Breaking down the flight deck door in an emergency * Dealing with faulty catering equipment * Smashing open cabin panelling to gain access to the area behind * Leavering open a panel so extinguisher can be discharged behind

• Leavering open a panel so extinguisher can be discharged behind

A crewmember who discovers smoke, fire or fumes does what? * Informs the flight crew * Move the passengers * Takes the role of the firefighter * Tells the SCCM

• Takes the role of the firefighter

Which is the only flotation device inflated inside the aircraft, before a planned ditching? * An adult tie-type lifejacket fitted to a child * Non-door crew lifejackets * A lifecot * A infant life jacket

• An adult tie-type lifejacket fitted to a child

What does the acronym DARED stand for? * Dedicated assist space, Assertive, Redirect, Exit bypass, Dried up exit * Dedicated assist space, Alert, Reacts quickly, Exit bypass, Dried up exit * Dedicated assist space, Alert, Redirect, Emergency torch, Dried up exit * Dedicated assist space, Assertive, Reacts quickly, Empties cabin, Dried up exit

• Dedicated assist space, Assertive, Redirect, Exit bypass, Dried up exit

What is the procedure for re-stowing used SEP equipment that needs replacing? * It must be returned to its original storage and the commander informed of its use * It can be re-stowed anywhere and recorded in the AML part 2 or eLog * It must be left unstowed, visible for engineers to replace and recorded in the AML part 2 or eLog * It must be returned to its original storage and use recorded in the AML part 2 or eLog

• It must be returned to its original storage and use recorded in the AML part 2 or eLog

What is the definition of an infant, when thinking in terms of a SEP? * Less than 2 years old * Less than 12 months old * Less than 3 years old * Less than 6 months old

• Less than 2 years old

If masks drop from the PSUs in-flight what is a crew member’s immediate action? * Sit down, strap in and grab a mask * Grab a mask and put it on, sit down and strap in * Put on a portable oxygen bottle and strap in * Move to a crew seat, grab a mask and strap in

• Grab a mask and put it on, sit down and strap in

On a Sabre portable oxygen bottle, how is the flow rate selected? * By rotating the collar beneath the ON/OFF knob * By using the flow indicator on the mask * By twisting the flow rate control knob on the top * By using the ON/OFF knob

• By rotating the collar beneath the ON/OFF knob

How long before any duty must crew NOT consume alcohol? * 18 hours * 8 hours * 12 hours * 24 hours

• 8 hours

If smoke is detected in the toilet but the door is cold to touch, what are the immediate actions of the fire fighter after establishing the other roles? * Use the nearest interphone to call the flightcrew and inform them of the situation * Update the SCCM with details of the situation * With a BCF/HAFEX ready to discharge if necessary, gently open the toilet door to investigate * Discharge a full BCF/HAFEX into the toilet and close the door

• With a BCF/HAFEX ready to discharge if necessary, gently open the toilet door to investigate

In a rejected take-off situation, what should the crew do? * The SCCM and nearest crew member should go to the flight deck * SCCM should contact the flight crew via interphone for a briefing * Remain fastened in their crew seat unless informed otherwise by the flight crew * Crew should leave their seats to check on the passengers

• Remain fastened in their crew seat unless informed otherwise by the flight crew

How do crew ensure that pre-flight SEP and security checks are thorough and cover all the necessary equipment? * The crew divide the aircraft up by cabins on the day * The crew work from front to back down both aisles * The two crew check the cabins and the galley lead check the galleys and catering * They are completed in accordance with the areas of responsibility (AORs) for each crew member

• They are completed in accordance with the areas of responsibility (AORs) for each crew member

What 4 elements should an ABP brief include, time permitting, in a ditching? * Crew harness, how to activate the PRA, door operation, assisting passengers from the slide * Crew harness, door operation, manual inflation, slide raft separation * Crew harness, door operation, high viz tabard location, assisting passengers from the slide * Crew harness, door operation, slide raft separation, canopy election

• Crew harness, door operation, manual inflation, slide raft separation

What is the communicators responsibility in a fire drill? * To pass accurate information between the flight crew and firefighting team * To move passengers away from the scene and interphone * To keep the passengers calm and informed * To turn off IFE/PC seat power

• To pass accurate information between the flight crew and firefighting team

Which of the following is true about aircraft torches? * A flashing amberlite indicates that the battery is flat * They are automatically recharged whenever correctly restowed * They must only be used in an emergency * There are no indications when batteries are flat

• They must only be used in an emergency

If there is a situation that requires the crew to contact the flight crew during taxi, how should this be achieved? * Wait until the aircraft stops * Go on to the flight deck in person * Phone the flightcrew directly * Contact the SCCM in the first instance

• Contact the SCCM in the first instance

Are crew required to have assistance from outside when closing a cabin door? * Only at the boarding door * No this is not required at any door * Yes this must always be given during the initial closing of cabin doors * Only if the ground staff are present

• Yes this must always be given during the initial closing of cabin doors

If the flight crew require to disembark, during transits, who needs to be briefed? * Air traffic control * BA operations * The SCCM and ground personnel * Ground personnel only

• The SCCM and ground personnel

How often must toilet checks be completed as a part of the general cabin survey? * Every 30 minutes, outside normal cab and service * As often as possible, outside cabin service * At least every 30 minutes, throughout the flight * Every hour before the SCCM briefs the commander

• At least every 30 minutes, throughout the flight

If the PRA fails where is the text for emergency landing/ditching announcements? * Under the crew seats and in the aircraft library * The aircraft library and the aircraft specific manuals * Aircraft specific manuals and the OMB Gen * OMB Gen and the red and white door drill cards

• OMB Gen and the red and white door drill cards

What condition must a door viewing window be in for takeoff and landing? * Windows must be clean * Window blinds shut; window set to dark * Window blinds raised all set to clear only if daylight * Window blinds raised window set to clear

• Window blinds raised window set to clear

If the fire alarm sounds whilst staying in a hotel, what should crew do before deciding to open the door? * Call the DOMs immediately * Feel the door for heat with the back of the hand * Wait to be contacted by the hotel staff * Contact the commander and/or SCCM

• Feel the door for heat with the back of the hand

What does arming of the Emergency Light Switch on the flight deck ensure? * The system can charge ready for use, if needed * It can be easily switched to ON, if needed, in an emergency * The emergency lights will come on automatically if power is lost * The emergency lights can be activated from the cabin

• The emergency lights will come on automatically if power is lost

How is a BCF/HAFEX used correctly? * Hold it upside down * Hold it horizontal * Shake between uses * Keep it as upright as possible

• Keep it as upright as possible

If a passenger requires therapeutic oxygen in-flight; what action must a crew member take before asking the flight crew to turn on the system? * Plug a mask into the outlet * Ensure any/all masks are unplugged * Set the flow rate at the outlet * Plug more than one mask into outlets

• Plug a mask into the outlet

What would crew use a water extinguisher for? * To damp down deep-seated fires * In the flight deck * As a first action to put out flames * In confined spaces to avoid BCF vapour

• To damp down deep-seated fires

When opening a door for routine use after the ground staff have given to knocks on the door, what is a crew members first action? • Open the door • Count to 10 to give the ground staff time to move away • With a door checker (were available) confirm that the door is in manual/disarmed •Check outside the window for a thumbs up from the ground staff

• With a door checker (were available) confirm that the door is in manual/disarmed

Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding infant lifejackets? • They are inflated prior to landing • They are used on children up to 3 years old • They are only given out on request • They are used on children less than 3 feet tall

• They are used on children up to 3 years old

In a planned emergency, when do cabin crew take their seats? • After reporting cabin preparation complete to the SCCM • As soon as the passenger and ABP briefing is complete • On hearing the captains PA “cabin crew take your seats for landing” • When the cabin lights are dimmed the landing

• On hearing the captains PA “cabin crew take your seats for landing”

In an emergency, if there is a hazard outside the door, what are the correct actions? • Ask a colleagues advice • Open the door to check if safe • PA to inform the other crew • Shout following commands - “exit block to go that way”

• Shout following commands - “exit block to go that way”

In a pilot incapacitation, if the pilot cannot be removed from the seat, what is the next action? • Administer first aid • Move the seat rearwards • Assist the able pilots by reading drill cards • Pull the incapacitated pilot, upright and support

• Pull the incapacitated pilot, upright and support

If non approved car type of child seat is provided, how is an infant less than two years, old, restrained for takeoff and landing? • Extension seatbelt • Passenger seat with seatbelt • British Airways bassinet • Held firmly by the passenger

• Extension seatbelt

When disposing of liquids, which is the correct statement? • Aircraft sinks may only be used when the aircraft is away from stand • Aircraft sinks must always be used whilst on stand • Aircraft sinks must only be used once airborne • The toilet bowl should never be used whilst on stand

• Aircraft sinks may only be used when the aircraft is away from stand

During a decompression or failure to pressurise, when the flight crew PA “The descent is now complete. Will the SCCM report to the flight deck”, what should crew do? • Remove all oxygen and start securing as landing is imminent • Remove masks and move around without oxygen as the descent is complete • Transfer to portable oxygen bottles and continue with the drill • Remain seated, keep mask on the PA was for the SCCM

• Transfer to portable oxygen bottles and continue with the drill

What are the three roles in the fire drill? • Firefighter, collector, motivator • Firefighter, teller, coordinator • Firefighter, communicator, supporter • Firefighter, communicator, coordinator

• Firefighter, communicator, coordinator

What four elements should an ABP brief include, time permitting, in a ditching? • Crew harness, door operation, manual inflation, slide raft separation • Crew harness, door operation, hi-viz tabard location, assisting passengers from the slide • Crew harness, door operation, slide raft separation, canopy erection • Crew harness, how to activate the PRA, door operation, assisting passengers from the slide

• Crew harness, door operation, manual inflation, slide raft separation

What techniques should crew use to control an evacuation? • Dedicated assist space, Alert, Reacts quickly, Exit bypass, Dried-up exit • Dedicated assist space, Assertive, Redirect, Emergency torch, Dried-up exit • Dedicated assist space, Assertive, Reacts quickly, Dried-up exit • Dedicated assist space, Assertive, Redirect, Exit bypass, Dried-up exit

• Dedicated assist space, Assertive, Redirect, Exit bypass, Dried-up exit

Who can authorise the use of a spare crew (jump) seat? • The SCCM • The Crew • The Aircraft Dispatch Manager (ADM) • The Captain

• The Captain

In order to be approved for take-off and landing, which of the following is one of the restrictions that apply to a car type safety seat? • They must be secured forward facing on any seat • They must be secured in an emergency exit row • The age/weight range of the infant/child is in accordance with the car seat instructions • They can only be used for infants or children up to 3 years old

• The age/weight range of the infant/child is in accordance with the car seat instruction

Following an evacuation when would cabin crew leave the aircraft? • On instruction from the SCCM • Once the whole aircraft is vacated • When no more passengers are approaching their door • If their life is not threatened, after the cabin area is checked and cleared

• If their life is not threatened, after the cabin area is checked and cleared

Which stages of flight require the minimum legal number of cabin crew to be on board? • Passenger boarding and disembarking only • Disembarking only • Passenger boarding, onboard and disembarking • Boarding only

• Passenger boarding, onboard and disembarking

For how long should a crewmember wait before transferring onto portable oxygen and gaining emergency access into the flight deck if the aircraft has not started its rapid descent and no communication has been received from the flight crew? • Up to 5 minutes • Up to 60 seconds • Up to 80 seconds • Up to 30 seconds

• Up to 80 seconds

The coordinators responsibilities in a fire drill include supplying backup equipment to the firefighter, moving passengers and oxygen and informing the SCCM. What else must they do? • Select ABPs to help fight the fire • Fight the fire • Keep the communicator informed • Speak to the flight crew in person with a frequent updates

• Keep the communicator informed

What are the ailerons used for? To pitch the aircraft nose up or nose down To bank the aircraft to enable it to turn To increase the lift over the wings To slow down the aircraft

To bank the aircraft to enable it to turn

Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding disposal of liquids? • The toilet bowl should never be used whilst on the stand • Aircraft sinks must only be used once airborne • Aircraft sinks may only be used when the aircraft is away from stand • Aircraft sinks must always be used whilst on the stand

• Aircraft sinks may only be used when the aircraft is away from stand

When must cabin crew and passengers fit lifejackets in a planned ditching? During the first playing of the PRA During the second playing of the PRA After the PRA(s) have finished When instructed by the captain

• During the first playing of the PRA

If the flight crew are not onboard, who is authorised to ARM the Emergency Light Switch on the flight deck? • The first crew member to arrive at the aircraft • The SCCM if trained • The aircraft refueller • The Ground Engineer or Aircraft Dispatch Manager (ADM)

• The Ground Engineer or Aircraft Dispatch Manager (ADM)

What is the Alert Call? • Will the SCCM report to the flight deck immediately • Can the SCCM please report to the flight deck • This is the Captain, SCCM report to the flight deck • This is an emergency, will the SCCM report to the flight deck

• Will the SCCM report to the flight deck immediately

If the seatbelt signs come on during the meal and there are no specific instructions from the Flight Crew, how does this affect the service? • Service continues without hot drinks • The service will be temporarily halted • It continues with hot drinks • The SCM will confirm what is to happen

• Service continues without hot drinks

Who's role, in the fire drill, takes overall charge of the situation whilst it is in progress? • The SCCM • The Communicator • The Flight Crew • The Coordinator

• The Coordinator

In a planned emergency landing what is the correct order for completing the passenger briefing? • Secure, Brace, Exits, Seat belts, ABPs • Secure, Brace, Seat belts, Exits, ABPs • Secure, Brace, Exits, ABPs, Seat belts • Brace, Secure, Seat belts, ABPs, Exits

• Secure, Brace, Seat belts, Exits, ABPs SBSEA

Who is responsible for maintaining a crew member's recency? • The individual crew member • Owning Line Manager • Scheduling • The DCCMs

• The individual crew member

What are the trailing edge and leading edge flaps used for? • To increase lift during take-off and landing, allowing the aircraft to fly at lower speeds • To stabilise the aircraft in crosswinds To increase the speed of the aircraft • To let the passengers know that the aircraft is landing

• To increase lift during take-off and landing, allowing the aircraft to fly at lower speeds

What are the three elements of the Triangle of Fire? • Gas, heat, fuel • Oxygen, flames, fuel • Oxygen, heat, smoke • Oxygen, heat, fuel

• Oxygen, heat, fuel

Who is responsible for re-stowing all used SEP equipment? • Caterers • Individual crew member • Ground • Cleaners

• Individual crew member

Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding a trip to circuit breaker? • It must be reported to the captain and must not be reset • It must be reported to the SCCM who can reset it • It must be reported to the captain and may be reset once • Crew must report it and attach the defect sticker

• It must be reported to the captain and must not be reset

In a pilot incapacitation if the pilot cannot be removed from the seat, what is the next action? • Assist the able pilot by reading drill cards • Administer first aid • Move the seat rearwards • Pull the incapacitated pilot upright and support

• Pull the incapacitated pilot upright and support

Where did crew need to position themselves during passenger boarding? • Need to stay near any open door, not those that are closed • At least one crew member is positioned in the vicinity of each pair of floor level exits • One crewmember must stay in the vicinity of each door • Crew only need to stay outdoors being used for boarding

• At least one crew member is positioned in the vicinity of each pair of floor level exits

General Flashcards

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