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Aircraft Preflight Checks: List the three times aircraft safety equipment preflight checks are to be carried out?

Headstart Flight
Aircraft change
Aircraft is left unattended by VA crew

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Where is the safety equipment preflight check information found in the manual?

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What map do cabin crew use to preflight check safety equipment?

SELMs

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What three components make up the standard preflight check?

Correct Number and Location
Serviceable
Secured in bracket OR correct stowage

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Can equipment stowage locations be used to stow other items?

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To whom should you report equipment irregularities?

Tell CM
CM to tell FC
Engineers to fix if possible
If not:
CM to Fill out ICF (in flight communications form)
CM to verbally brief FC on defects and hand ICF to FC
CAP to transfer info from ICF to maintenance log

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What action shall crew take if there are irregularities/abnormalities with the door/exits?

Advise captain immediately and not touch door or exits unless advised by the captain
Ensure area around the slides remains clear
Captain will contact engineering

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When will the INOPERATIVE sticker be used onboard?

Placed on passenger facing defects
Lav, window blind, overhead locker, tray table

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What is the process crew are to follow after using a piece of equipment?

Return used equipment to it bracket / stowage unless specified
Crew to advise CM, who will tell FC equipment used, location of equipment, quantity, any other relevant information
Fill out appropriate report

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Reporting: What paperwork shall be completed following the use of safety equipment?

Appropriate paperwork
Saftey equipment and cabin furnishing reporting

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Biohazard Kit: What is this kit used for?

if required when dealing with management of blood or other bodily fluids or if dealing with a passenger suspected of carrying a serious communicable disease or illness

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What can the kit be used in conjunction with?

Can be used in conjunction with the dangerous goods kit if required when dealing with management of blood or other bodily fluids or if dealing with a passenger suspected of carrying a serious communicable disease or illness

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Braille Safety Instruction Cards: What are some features of this card and what information is contained within the card?

A4 in size
Large print text is translated to braille

Same information as the Saftey instruction card

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What is a precaution if the braille safety instruction card

Ensure documents and placed back in its original stowage
Make sure it’s not stowed with chemicals or liquid

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Cabin Preparation Card (CP): What Passenger Briefing is required prior to providing the card?

SSR

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CP Cards consist of what two cards?

Cabin preparation drill land and ditch
Able body person briefing ABP

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What is a feature of the crash axe handle?

Rubber handle insulated to prevent electric shock

Spike

Blade

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Which end of the crash axe should be used to lever panels open?

Spike

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What is the dangerous goods kit used for?

Used when a suspected toxic, infectious or poisonous item needs to be cleaned up after leaking or spillage

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What are some of the contents of the dangerous goods kit?

Gloves
Absorbent pad
Plastic bag
Bag binders
Goggles
Tags

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Who should be informed that the dangerous goods kit is being used?

Inform captain

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Where should the dangerous goods kit be placed after use?

Removed Rubbish bag from rearmost lav
Place DG kit inside bin
Close door and flap to ensure fire seal is maintained
Lock lav and label with tag from DG Kit which states out of service on one side and other side DO not remove this tag

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Dangerous Goods Kit:
What consideration should be observed if a PBE is also used?

Seperate the two if possible, use rear most lav bins and atlas boxes

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Write out the preflight check for Dangerous Goods Kit

Standard
Ensure bag intact with contender inside bag
If it has a seal ensure it’s intact

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Dangerous Object (Bomb) Search Kit: What should be intact when conducting the preflight check?

Red seal

What are the contents of the dangerous object (bomb) search kit?

Bomb search mirror Relevant to aircraft type

What should be visible on the handle when conducting the preflight check of a defibrillator?

Free tick visable on handle Red Cross on handle advise cap

Defib: Where is the ready kit' found?

Where is the fixed ELT located on the aircraft?

Fuselage

Portable ELT Prior to placing the ELT in the water what must be completed?

Antenna up

Portable ELT 406SG and Ultima-S Prior to operating in a ditching which position do you need to confirm the switch is

406SG : ARM Ultima-S : ARM

Portable ELT 406SG and Ult Prior to operating in a land evacuation which position will you move the switch to?

406sg: ON Ultima: hold on for 3 seconds and ensure return to arm

Portable ELT 406SG What feature confirms the ELT is transmitting?

The led indicator

Portable ELT 406SG What is the minimum duration on the highest frequency and lower frequencies?

24 hours and 48 hours

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Fire Containment Bag (FCB):

Fire Containment Bag (FCB): What is the purpose of the FCB?

Assist with containing a lithium battery fire /peds

Fire Containment Bag (FCB): How many sizes of FCB are there and where are these located on the aircraft?

2 Small in flight deck Large in cabin

Fire Extinguisher:

Fire Extinguisher: Can the fire extinguisher be used on all types of fires?

Yes

Fire Extinguisher: is the fire extinguisher a cooling agent?

Fire Extinguisher: What is the duration of the fire extinguisher?

10 seconds

When using the fire extinguisher what angle (from vertical) mustn't be exceeded?

60° from vertical

List 5 precautions to consider when using the fire extinguisher.

Use 1-2 metres away from fire if possible Initial discharge may cause papers to scatter Used PBE where possible Unprotected expose can lead to dizziness, difficulty breathing and irritation to eyes / nose After use it can take 7 min for the agent to dissipate

Fire Protection Gloves What are the fire protection gloves used for?

Protect hands from fire

Daily First Aid Kit (DFAK):

Daily First Aid Kit (DFAK): What is the DFAK used for?

First aid incidents

Daily First Aid Kit (DFAK): What are some contents?

Daily First Aid Kit (DFAK): Is the DFAK a required piece of equipment?

Emergency First Aid Kit (EFAK):

Bandage, scissors, gloves, adhesive tape

Emergency First Aid Kit (EFAK): What is the EFAK used for?

Emergency situations only

Emergency First Aid Kit (EFAK): What are some of the contents?

Bandage, scissors, gloves, adhesive tape

Emergency Medical Kit (EMK):

Emergency Medical Kit (EMK): What is the EMK used for?

Inflight medical emergency

EMK If the Virgin Australia branded pale blue or red seal is found to be broken or missing during preflight checks what is the procedure and where will this information be recorded

Whose permission must be granted to use the handcuffs?

Captain

Where should you prepare the handcuffs?

Away from passengers

How are the handcuffs double locked?

Use the small peg at the top of the key, insert this into the double lock slot and slide the wire strip towards the keyhole

Can offenders be secured in any way to the aircraft for landing?

Life Jackets: Who ensures passenger seats are fitted with an adult/child life jacket?

Engineers

Life Jackets: What will you do if a passenger advises they do not have a life jacket under or beside?

Replace with spare Report to CM

Life Jackets: When will the adult/child lifejacket be inflated?

inflate upon exiting the aircraft

Life Jackets: What is the recommended maximum age and weight for use of the infant life jacket?

Up to 4 years old or 16kg

Life Jackets: When is it recommended to inflate the infant life jacket?

Upon exiting the aircraft

Life Jackets: When should the lanyard on the infant life jacket be attached to the supervising adult?

After exiting the aircraft

Life Jackets: What is the minimum duration of the light?

Minimum 8 hours

Life Rafts: What is the inflation time of the life raft?

30 seconds

Life Rafts: What is the weight and overload capacity of the life raft?

84 44kg

Life Rafts: How much fresh water is stored in the survival kit and what are some other ways occupants could get water?

1000ml Use water purification tablets

Life Rafts: At a door exit, where will crew attach the life raft?

Through evacuation handle and clip back onto its self

Life Rafts: At the overwing exit, what is the primary method of attaching the life raft?

In the rear most exit frame

Life Rafts: What is the secondary method of attaching the life raft at the overwing exit?

Fasten a seat belt and attach

Life Rafts: List 5 items in the survival kit.

Fresh Water Water purification tablets Bandages Whistle Knife

Signalling Equipment - Heliograph Mirror: How is this piece of equipment used?

Secure lanyard Hold at eye height, mirror facing out Hold finger/s or hand at arms length View finger/s or hang through sight whole Position mirror so sunlight will reflect on hand or finger/s Alight reflection on fingers or hang with search craft, maintaining sunlight reflecting

Signalling Equipment - Sea Dye Marker: What colour is the sea dye marker?

Green fluorescent dye

Signalling Equipment - Sea Dye Marker: What is its maximum duration?

Maximum 4 hours

Signalling Equipment - Sea Dye Marker: How is this piece of equipment used?

Remove cap on pour into water only when a search craft has been sighted

Signalling Equipment - Flare (Day/Night): When should the flare be used?

Once the search craft has been sighted

Signalling Equipment - Flare (Day/Night): How do you operate the flare?

Direct flare upwards away from body at arms length Press on top, flare will drop down Pull down to lock Unscrew cap Pull chain to launch, holding flare facing downwind over the edge of the raft

Signalling Equipment - Flare (Day/Night): What is the burn time of the flare?

7 seconds

• What two situations would require the use of the megaphone?

PA is down An evacuation

• How is the horn activated?

Pull pin

• How is the horn interrupted?

squeeze hand grip to temporarily interrupt

• How is the horn turned off?

Replace pin

Oxygen - Flight Crew System:

Oxygen - Flight Crew System: • Who completes the preflight check?

• What are the three oxygen flow modes?

Normal, emergency and 100

• Which mode is the mask stowed in?

100

• What can be done to rectify the accumulation of moisture/condensation smoke or fumes in the mask

Turn to emergency, once clear return to 100

Oxygen - Portable Oxygen Bottle:

• Oxygen - Portable Oxygen Bottle: What is the minimum required pressure of the oxygen bottle for the preflight check?

1500 psi

• Except for emergency situations what psi level must the bottle not drop below?

50 psi

• Prior to connecting the mask to the bottle what must be present in the mask connector

The O ring

• Where do you stow an oxygen bottle that is being used for landing?

Relocate Pax to aisle seat in the economy cabin Remove any pax seated besides or behind Wrap bottle in blanket Secure under aisle seat with 2 extention seatbelts ensuring you can see pressure gauge Ensure not obstructing anything and pad with pillow

Paediatric/Infant Oxygen Masks:

• Where are the paediatric infant/oxygen masks located?

Daily first aid kit

• If use of the mask distresses a child how can you ensure adequate 02 is delivered?

Keep the child calm and placed on parents lap Hold mask up

Protective Breathing Equipment:

• How may verbal communications be impacted by crew wearing the PBE?

Not easily Audible, adjust communications as required

• What is the minimum duration of the PBE?

15 mins

• How do you ensure the PBE is within its expiry date if you are unable to see the expiry date on the front of the case?

Add 10 years to the manufacturer date

•

What action should occur after pulling the ring marked 'PULL TO ACTUATE?"

Flow of oxygen

• If nothing is heard after activating the PBE what should be done?

Discard PBE and retrieve another

• Where would you place the PBE after-use?

Place PBE on galley bench until the generator is cool Remove rubbish bag from rear most lav and place PBE in waste bin ensuring the fire seal is secure Lock lav door and monitor during flight

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Public Address System (PA System):

• What PA will the CM make during the preflight check of the PA system?

• What needs to be pressed on the handset to make a PA?

8 push to talk

• How must the handset be held when making a PA?

Like a phone

Resuscitation Mask:

• What items can be found in each resuscitation mask case?

Mask, gloves, alcohol wipe, instruction book

• Should the casing be opened during the preflight check?

Safety Demonstration Kit:

• Where are safety demonstration kits NOT to be placed in readiness for use?

Not on jumpseats

• What other item must be used as part of the safety demonstration? Where should the crew get this item?

Safety instruction card from nearest pax seat from Saftey dem spot

Seat Belt Airbag:

• What are two precautions to consider with the seat belt airbag?

Not twisted Not fastened when not in use

Seat Belts - Extension and Infant:

• When must infant seat belts be issued?

Prior to primary door closing

• What brief is required when handing out the infant seatbelt?

Infant brief

• Can parent/guardian keep their infant in a sling with the infant seat belt fastened?

• What are extension seatbelts designed for?

Pax that require additional seat belt length prior to primary door closing

• When must extension seatbelts be handed out to passengers?

Prior to primary door closing

Seat Belt - Fixed:

way?

• Does a twist in a passenger seat belt affect the safety function of the seat belt in any way

Seat Labels:

• What are the seat labels used for?

Engineering purposes and crew rest

• What types of seat labels are onboard?

Do not occupy Flight attendant use only

Fasten Seat Belt Sign (FSB):

• What is the aural indication for the FSB being switched on or off?

Single LO chime

Slide Board and Slide Sheet:

• What is the slide board/sheet used for?

Provide assistance during pax transfer from wheelchair to seat, seat to wheelchair, wheelchair to wheelchair

• Who will use the slide board and slide sheet?

Cabin grew and ground crew who are trained

Torch - Air Lite and DME:

• When can the torch be used?

Emergency only Evacuation

• How is the torch activated?

Remove from bracket Torch will auto illuminate

• Is the torch water resistant?

Yes

• What is the maximum duration of the torch/s?

4 hours

Upper Torso Harness (UTH):

• What is the UTH used for?

To assist pax who are restricted in their ability to hold themselves upright

• Type 1: Can this type be used by both adults and children in any economy seat?

Yes

• Type 2: Which seat is this type to be fitted on?

Business

• Where should the aircraft seatbelt be sitting and what should crew do if it is riding up

Low and tight around pax hips Ensure pax backside is far back against the seat Readjust seat belt and straps if needed

Wheelchair:

• What is the weight restriction for use?

130

• Can the wheelchair be used during taxi take-off

• Can a passenger be left unattended in the wheelchair?

• What process will crew follow if the wheelchair becomes soiled?

Place in biohazard bag Tag carry bag with caution tag Return to stowage Report to captain Replacement will occur at any main port where a spare wheelchair is available

Biohazard kit contents

10g sachet absorbent granules (900ml of fluid) Clinical waste bag Apron Face Shield Instruction Gloves (single use) Scoop and scraper Absorbent cloth-chic type Surface spray / deodoriser Wipes

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