UNITED AIRLINES - INFLIGHT
SERVICES - COMPREHENSIVE FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
, Halon/BRX Fire Extinguisher - ANSWERSUsed for A, B, and C fires. With hose, lasts
12 seconds. Without hose, lasts 8 seconds.
Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) - ANSWERSOxygen 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.
Water Fire Extinguisher - ANSWERSShould 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) - ANSWERSLasts up to 180 minutes. Should
only be used when a person is breathing.
Portable Oxygen Bottle (POB) - ANSWERSMake 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.
Aviox Oxygen (Dual Canister) - ANSWERSUsed following a decompression. Gets very
hot (500 degrees F). Each canister lasts 20 mins.
CPR pocket mask - ANSWERSAttach valve port toward the body. Reverse the mask for
infants.
Thermal Containment Bag (TCB) - ANSWERSUsed to contain heat and fire from a
PED.
What are cabin doors equipped with to warn individuals that the jet bridge or air stairs
are not positioned at the open door? - ANSWERSDoor safety straps
What is the preflight safety check of the lavatory? - ANSWERS1. Ensure all placards
are in good condition
2. Ashtrays are attached inside and/or outside of lavatory doors or walls
3. Check flight attendant call button ands call reset button
4. Trash receptacle lid functions properly and is not secured open & check for evidence
of fire
5.Check for evidence of tampering with
smoke detector
What is the preflight of the portable oxygen bottle? - ANSWERS- general check
- min pressure at 1600 psi
SERVICES - COMPREHENSIVE FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
, Halon/BRX Fire Extinguisher - ANSWERSUsed for A, B, and C fires. With hose, lasts
12 seconds. Without hose, lasts 8 seconds.
Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) - ANSWERSOxygen 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.
Water Fire Extinguisher - ANSWERSShould 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) - ANSWERSLasts up to 180 minutes. Should
only be used when a person is breathing.
Portable Oxygen Bottle (POB) - ANSWERSMake 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.
Aviox Oxygen (Dual Canister) - ANSWERSUsed following a decompression. Gets very
hot (500 degrees F). Each canister lasts 20 mins.
CPR pocket mask - ANSWERSAttach valve port toward the body. Reverse the mask for
infants.
Thermal Containment Bag (TCB) - ANSWERSUsed to contain heat and fire from a
PED.
What are cabin doors equipped with to warn individuals that the jet bridge or air stairs
are not positioned at the open door? - ANSWERSDoor safety straps
What is the preflight safety check of the lavatory? - ANSWERS1. Ensure all placards
are in good condition
2. Ashtrays are attached inside and/or outside of lavatory doors or walls
3. Check flight attendant call button ands call reset button
4. Trash receptacle lid functions properly and is not secured open & check for evidence
of fire
5.Check for evidence of tampering with
smoke detector
What is the preflight of the portable oxygen bottle? - ANSWERS- general check
- min pressure at 1600 psi
