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Decompression Correct Answ_The aircrafts inability to maintain a designated cabin altitude
pressure
DEMO OR SAFETY DEMONSTRATION Correct Answ_A pre-departure briefing designed
to identify how to use specified emergency equipment. Prior to each flight segment, Flight
Attendants demonstrate the use of seatbelts and oxygen masks, and identify emergency exits.
Deplane Correct Answ_The act of leaving an aircraft at the termination of a flight
Descent Correct Answ_The downward motion of an aircraft in preparation for landing
destination Correct Answ_Predetermined arrival point
Dispatch Correct Answ_Employees who are jointly responsible with the captain for the safe
launch of each flight
,Ditching Correct Answ_An emergency landing and evacuation of an aircraft in water
Domestic Correct Answ_Flying within the continental United States
Don Correct Answ_to put on (Don your life jacket!)
Department of Transportation (DOT ) Correct Answ_The federal agency responsible for
shaping the administering policies and programs to protect and enhance the safety, adequacy and
efficiency of the transportation system
Department of Transportation (DOT) part 382 Correct Answ_Implements the Air Carrier
Access Act of 1986. This rule prohibits Air Carriers from discriminating against passengers on
the basis of disability.
Downline Correct Answ_Segments, legs, or stations that follow your station on a flight's
routing
Emergency Exit Correct Answ_Special exits used to evacuate an aircraft in an emergency
, ETA Correct Answ_estimated time of arrival
ETD Correct Answ_Estimated Time of Departure
Evacuation Correct Answ_The process of immediately leaving an aircraft under emergency
conditions
Flight attendant Correct Answ_A person trained in the policies and procedures governing the
emergency evacuation of an aircraft.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Correct Answ_Federal Agency responsible for
enforcing the policies and procedures set by the Department of Transportation. The FAA
oversees airline and/or aircraft safety and emergency procedures. Also referred to as the
Administrator
Federal Aviation Administration Part 91 Correct Answ_Rules that govern aircraft within the
U.S., each person operating an aircraft and each person onboard the aircraft.