KSV: Emergency Procedures I (Decompression/O2 Systems and Firefighting Q & A A+ Graded 100% Verified)

KSV: Emergency Procedures I (Decompression/O2 Systems and Firefighting Q & A A+ Graded 100% Verified) What are the 3 types of decompressions? CORRECT ANS: Slow Rapid Explosives What is slow decompression? CORRECT ANS: Slow decompression takes mor than 10 seconds for a total loss of decompression. What is rapid decompression? CORRECT ANS: Rapid decompression takes between 1 and 10 seconds What is explosive decompression? CORRECT ANS: Explosive takes less than a second to lose all decompression What physical symptoms are experienced during a decompression? CORRECT ANS: Pain in ears Rapid chest expansion Momentary cheek and lip flutter Hypoxia What is hypoxia? CORRECT ANS: Hypoxia is the lack of oxygen to the brain What is Time of Useful Consciousness? CORRECT ANS: TUC is the amount of time someone has before the lose consciousness due to the lack of oxygen Where can supplemental oxygen be found on all aircrafts in the AA fleet? CORRECT ANS: Supplemental O2 can be found above all passenger rows and near all FA jumpseats What are the components of an oxygen compartment? CORRECT ANS: The generator, tubes, O2 mask What is the correct procedure for determining if oxygen is flowing to the mask? CORRECT ANS: Red and green indicators DO NOT matter. Use the punch method to determine if the bag is filling up via the oxygen flow State the difference between cabin altitude and aircraft altitude? CORRECT ANS: Aircraft altitude is how high the plane is from the ground. Cabin altitude is the atmospheric altitude within the cabin Name the significance of the altitudes 8,000 ft or less, 10,000ft and 14,000 ft. CORRECT ANS: 8,000 ft is the normal cabin altitude of an aircraft At 10,000 ft, the CA hears a horn and the no smoking and seatbelt signs come on together At 14,000 ft, the oxygen compartments should open automatically What should FAs do immediately in a decompression situation? CORRECT ANS: FAs should take oxygen from the nearest sources immediately Remain on oxygen until the CA makes a PA that it is now safe to come off What are the procedures that an FA must follow after a decompression? CORRECT ANS: Check passengers to make sure no one needs medical attention/Administer first aid Check lavatories Report any malfunctioning oxygen compartments All FAs submit an AMR Event Report within 24 hours What 4 points need to be included in a PA announcement that FAs should commit to memory for a decompression? CORRECT ANS: FAs announcement should include S.L.U.N Fasten seatbelts Leave masks on How to use the masks No smoking Identify the 3 classes of fire. CORRECT ANS: Class A Class B Class C What does Class A fires consist of and what are they usually put out with? CORRECT ANS: Paper, wood, cloth, plastics and rubber A water extinguisher (Alternate: Halon) What does Class B fires consist of and what are they put out with? CORRECT ANS: Gas, oil, cooking fats and burning liquid A Halon What does Class C fires consist of and what are they put out with? CORRECT ANS: Electrical equipment A Halon Can flourescent lighting be put out with an H2O extinguisher? CORRECT ANS: Yes, only if the light switch is turned off Who are the 3 individuals of the team approach concept? CORRECT ANS: The firefighter, the communicator and the runner Who is the designated firefighter? CORRECT ANS: The firefighter is the FA that discovers the fire and its source Who is the designated communicator and what is their job? CORRECT ANS: The communicator is the FA that is asked to notify the flightdeck and must stay on the phone with the CA with current updates What is the runner's job? CORRECT ANS: This FA supports the operation and brings the rest of the equipment to the FA fighting the fire. Removes dangerous equipment Turns of the power to prevent any other fires What is the appropriate phrase used by FA's to notify the rest of the crew of a CONFIRMED fire? CORRECT ANS: "Safety Alert, (insert location)" said twice. If FA cannot make announcement, a passenger can be asked to deliver the message How do you operate a H2O extinguisher? CORRECT ANS: Turn handle clockwise Handle will most likely turn cold May hear a hissing noise Hold extinguisher by the bottom Aim at the base of the fire How do you operate the 2 1/2 and 9lb extinguisher? CORRECT ANS: Turn pin like a key to break seal Pull out pin Squeeze handle Aim at base of the fire Sweep from side to side What is the proper method of donning the PBE (Protective Breathing Equipment)? CORRECT ANS: Remove the PBE from its compartment Tear open the package and pull the red ball to start O2 flow Spread neck apart with hands (palm facing each other) Pull hood over your head Ensure neck seal is tight When PBE is out of O2 (15 min), move to another area, remove the hood and run fingers through hair to removed O2 particles What must be out of the way in order to have a well sealed hood around your neck? CORRECT ANS: Hair tucked inside neck seal Shirt collar is out the way