Ditching General Emergency Exam Questions and Answers

If you hear a high pitched hissing noise what does that indicate? - Answer- There is an air leak If there is a fire during the fueling period where would you evacuate your passengers? What should be in place? - Answer- Through PAX entry door. Jet bridge & stairs need to be in place. A takeoff aborted part way down the runway is called? - Answer- Rejected Takeoff What are the FA's duties for a volatile fuel threat? - Answer- Establish maximum cabin air flow & if possible, free all available fire extinguishers. One of the PAX recognizes torching on the right jet. The FA onboard evacuates the plane and then informs the CA why they evacuated. Did the FA complete the proper procedures for torching? If not, what should they have done? - Answer- No. FA should have notified CA immediately (Informed them of flame location and duration), continued to monitor area, & calmed/reassured customers seated in area. What are the durations of turbulences? - Answer- Occasional, Intermittent, & Continuous What are the elements needed to sustain a fire? - Answer- Oxygen, Fuel, & Heat What are the different classes of fires? - Answer- ABC: Ashes, Barrels, & Circuits What method is used to operate halon? - Answer- P.A.S.S. = Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side How many feet do you need to be within fire when using halon? - Answer- 8 ft FAA states that a PBE must be within 8 ft of fire extinguisher. True or False. - Answer- False. Has to be within 3 ft. How will you know your PBE is running out of Oxygen? - Answer- The green and red light inside will start blinking. Approximately how long does the oxygen last in the PBE? - Answer- 15 minutes After using PBE where should you place it? - Answer- Place in safe fire proof location. If circuit breaker pops out the FA should reset the circuit breaker. True or False? - Answer- False Explain Thermal Runaway.