United Airlines - Inflight Services - Comprehensive Final
Exam
Halon/BRX Fire Extinguisher
Used for A, B, and C fires. With hose, lasts 12 seconds. Without hose, lasts 8
seconds.
Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE)
Oxygen duration is 15 minutes. Blinking green light indicates that oxygen is still
flowing. Alternating green/red light indicates it is time to vacate the scene
before oxygen runs out.
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Water Fire Extinguisher
Should only be used on class A fires or on PEDs. Contains an antifreeze
additive which may cause skin/eye irritation. Water will last 30 seconds
continuously and you must turn the cylinder clockwise until it punctures the
cartridge to start use.
Portable Pulse Oxygen Bottle (PPOB)
Lasts up to 180 minutes. Should only be used when a person is breathing.
Portable Oxygen Bottle (POB)
Make sure to not deplete below 500 psi if other oxygen sources are
available. Hose should be plugged into the high flow outlet and gauge
should be faced towards the aisle or FA when in use.
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Aviox Oxygen (Dual Canister)
Used following a decompression. Gets very hot (500 degrees F). Each
canister lasts 20 mins.
CPR pocket mask
Attach valve port toward the body. Reverse the mask for infants.
Do you crack the door on the B737 before or after giving a 'thumbs up' to the
CSR through the window?
After
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