(URE's) Questions and Answers
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What is the primary responsibility of the Aircrew Life Support technician?
✔✔To ensure aircrew members are equipped with the necessary survival equipment for flight
operations.
What is the function of the survival radio in flight operations?
✔✔To provide communication for aircrew members in the event of an emergency during or after
ejection or crash.
Why is it important for aircrew members to wear flight suits and protective gear?
✔✔To provide protection against extreme temperatures, flames, and other hazards encountered
during flight operations.
How does the life raft contribute to aircrew survival in the event of a water landing?
✔✔It provides flotation and shelter for aircrew members until rescue personnel arrive.
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,What role does the oxygen mask play in aircrew safety during high-altitude flights?
✔✔It supplies oxygen to aircrew members in situations where the cabin pressure is inadequate
for breathing.
Why is it necessary to inspect and maintain life support equipment regularly?
✔✔To ensure that all equipment is in proper working condition and ready for use in an
emergency.
What is the purpose of the aircrew helmet in flight operations?
✔✔To protect the head from impact and provide communication capabilities through integrated
systems.
How do aircrew members prepare for an emergency ejection?
✔✔By familiarizing themselves with ejection procedures and ensuring their ejection seat is
properly equipped and functional.
Why is it important to use a parachute during an emergency ejection?
✔✔To slow the descent and provide a safe landing for the aircrew member after ejection.
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,What is the role of a life support technician in maintaining flight suits?
✔✔To inspect, clean, and repair flight suits to ensure they meet safety and operational standards.
Why is it crucial to maintain and inspect emergency beacons used by aircrew members?
✔✔To ensure that they function properly and transmit distress signals during emergencies.
What are the primary types of survival equipment used by aircrew members?
✔✔Life rafts, survival radios, oxygen masks, flight suits, and parachutes.
How does the survival vest contribute to aircrew safety?
✔✔It provides essential items such as flares, first aid kits, and signaling devices to aid in
survival situations.
What procedures should be followed when an aircrew member ejects from an aircraft?
✔✔The aircrew member must deploy their parachute, follow proper landing procedures, and use
survival equipment to await rescue.
Why is it necessary to train aircrew members in the use of survival equipment?
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, ✔✔To ensure they are proficient in using their equipment during emergencies, maximizing their
chances of survival.
What steps are taken to ensure the readiness of aircrew life support equipment?
✔✔Regular inspections, maintenance, and testing are conducted to verify equipment
functionality and safety standards.
How does the emergency oxygen system function in an aircraft?
✔✔It provides supplemental oxygen to aircrew members if cabin pressure is lost or during high-
altitude operations.
What is the importance of survival training for aircrew members?
✔✔It prepares them for potential emergencies by teaching them how to use survival equipment
and stay safe in adverse conditions.
What is the purpose of the pressure suit in high-altitude flights?
✔✔To prevent decompression sickness and protect the aircrew member from the effects of rapid
altitude changes.
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