SkyWest Preflight Test Sample Questions & Answers
,1. Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE)
• Q: What are the key inspection points for the PBE?
• A: Ensure the VSI is clear, both seals are intact, and the unit is securely stowed.
2. Portable Water Fire Extinguisher
• Q: How do you verify the condition of the portable water fire extinguisher?
• A: Check that the wire seal is intact, the cartridge is visible, red lines align, there is no
corrosion, and it is securely mounted.
3. Emergency Flashlight
• Q: What should you inspect on the emergency flashlight?
• A: Confirm that it is securely mounted in its bracket and that the red light flashes every
3–8 seconds.
4. Portable Halon Fire Extinguisher
• Q: What are the inspection criteria for the portable Halon fire extinguisher?
• A: Verify that the gauge is in the green zone, the pin and seal are intact, the hose is not
cracked or frayed (if present), and it is securely mounted. The duration/range should be
9–12 seconds/12–15 feet.
5. Infant Life Vest
• Q: How do you verify the condition of the infant life vest?
• A: Ensure the correct quantity is present and that the pouch is sealed.
, 6. Main Cabin Door (MCD) – CRJ
• Q: What should you check on the CRJ MCD?
• A: Verify that the pins aren't protruding.
7. Main Cabin Door (MCD) – ERJ
• Q: What are the inspection points for the ERJ MCD?
• A: Ensure the lining cover is present, the vent flap lever is up, the escape slide lever is
up, the escape slide indicator is disarmed, the girt bar indicator is clear, the lock
indicators are clear, the pressure gauge nozzle is in the green zone, and the caution strap
is stowed.
8. Overwing Exit
• Q: What should you verify on the overwing exit?
• A: Ensure the placard is present, the exit is unobstructed, and the emergency lighting is
functional.
9. Oxygen Mask
• Q: How do you check the oxygen mask?
• A: Verify that the mask is securely stowed and that the microphone is operational.
10. Passenger Service Unit (PSU)
• Q: What are the inspection points for the PSU?
,1. Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE)
• Q: What are the key inspection points for the PBE?
• A: Ensure the VSI is clear, both seals are intact, and the unit is securely stowed.
2. Portable Water Fire Extinguisher
• Q: How do you verify the condition of the portable water fire extinguisher?
• A: Check that the wire seal is intact, the cartridge is visible, red lines align, there is no
corrosion, and it is securely mounted.
3. Emergency Flashlight
• Q: What should you inspect on the emergency flashlight?
• A: Confirm that it is securely mounted in its bracket and that the red light flashes every
3–8 seconds.
4. Portable Halon Fire Extinguisher
• Q: What are the inspection criteria for the portable Halon fire extinguisher?
• A: Verify that the gauge is in the green zone, the pin and seal are intact, the hose is not
cracked or frayed (if present), and it is securely mounted. The duration/range should be
9–12 seconds/12–15 feet.
5. Infant Life Vest
• Q: How do you verify the condition of the infant life vest?
• A: Ensure the correct quantity is present and that the pouch is sealed.
, 6. Main Cabin Door (MCD) – CRJ
• Q: What should you check on the CRJ MCD?
• A: Verify that the pins aren't protruding.
7. Main Cabin Door (MCD) – ERJ
• Q: What are the inspection points for the ERJ MCD?
• A: Ensure the lining cover is present, the vent flap lever is up, the escape slide lever is
up, the escape slide indicator is disarmed, the girt bar indicator is clear, the lock
indicators are clear, the pressure gauge nozzle is in the green zone, and the caution strap
is stowed.
8. Overwing Exit
• Q: What should you verify on the overwing exit?
• A: Ensure the placard is present, the exit is unobstructed, and the emergency lighting is
functional.
9. Oxygen Mask
• Q: How do you check the oxygen mask?
• A: Verify that the mask is securely stowed and that the microphone is operational.
10. Passenger Service Unit (PSU)
• Q: What are the inspection points for the PSU?
