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Captain's Special Report - Flight Crew Only - Solution This shall be used when the Captain wishes draw attention to any matter of operational significance. Please stow your cabin bag under the seat in front of you with exception of passengers occupying ... * on B737-800 - Solution Row 1 , Row 2DEF Row 16 & 17 Please stow your cabin bag under the seat in front of you with exception of passengers occupying B737-700 - Solution Row 1 , Row 12 & 14 " Please stow your cabin bag under the seat in front of you , with exception of passengers occupying ... * B737-8200 - Solution ... Row 1 , Row 2 , Row 17 , 18 , 28 or 29 " If English is not the first language of the country of departure - Solution the demonstration must be played in the foreign language of the departing country as soon as the English tape has finished. These briefings must be completed in full Who must be briefed? - Solution Any passenger who boards the aircraft after the safety demonstration has been completed must be briefed. The briefing of the passenger can be done individually. Where will SCP's be seated - Solution as close to the main doors L1, L2, R1, R2 as possible. Passenger travelling with a child of less than 12 years of age - Solution Allocation If a child travels with an accompanying adult , the child will be seated in the same seat row segment as the accompanying adult. Where this is not possible , the child will be seated no more than one seat row or aisle away. Passenger with disability of lower limbs - Solution A passenger with a disability of the lower limbs should be seated as close to the main doors as possible , ( L1 - L2 - R1 - R2 ) to provide easy access to floor level exits.
Mentally impaired passenger - Solution A mentally impaired passenger , who travels without an accompanying passenger , should be seated as close to the front of the aircraft as possible during all phases of the flight so that visual and audible communication can be established with the cabin crew. secure and Passenger travelling with recognised assistance dog in the cabin - Solution A suitable restraint harness shall be provided by the owner to secure and restrain the dog during taxi , take - off , landing and turbulence. In cruise , it is acceptable for the dog to be subject to less restraint. Freon - Pre departure Inspection - Solution 1. Two nozzles are directed towards the waste bin.
- One nozzle is directed towards the water heater where fitted
- Wax is present on the nozzle tips 4. Discs are silver / white Freon - Operation: - Solution At 173 ° F ( 78 ° C ) , the seals melt and discharge Freon gas into the waste bin or towards the water heater Toilet Automatic Fire Extinguisher ( Freon ) - Solution Description : An automatic fire extinguishing system is located beneath the sink in each toilet. The fire extinguisher discharges Freon through three heat activated nozzles. Each nozzle is covered in wax and when heat is detected the wax melts and discharges the Freon. Two nozzles points towards the waste compartment where fitted , one towards the water heater electrics. Crash Axe: Pre-departure Inspection - Solution Correct Stowage Checked by Flight Crew Crash Axe - Purpose: - Solution Correct Stowage Checked by Flight Crew Crash Axe: Note - Solution It will break flight deck windows. The handle is insulated to 15,000 volts PBE Pre Departure Inspection - Solution 1. Stowage 2. Quantity 3. Check green storage case s intact 4. Indicator is not pink ( colour may vary from blue , through pale blue or grey , to white ) PBE Operation - Solution 1. Open the storage case. 2. Tear off the red pull strip. 3. Remove the device from the protective bag. flow of oxygen
Torch Pre departure Inspection : - Solution 1. Stowage 2. Quantity Red light flashes at not more than 10 second intervals. ( An interval of m than 10 seconds indicates unsatisfactory battery condition ). Torch Purpose - Solution Emergency use only Torch Operation - Solution 1 Remove torch from stowage 2. Torch will illuminate automatically Torch Duration - Solution Minimum 30 minutes Maximum 4 hours Loudhailer Pre departure Inspection - Solution 1. Stowage 2. Quanity 3. Squeeze the handle , Green Light flashes 4. Squeeze the handle click is heard if operational loudhailer - purpose - Solution For Communication Loudhailer operation - Solution 1. Squeeze handle 2 Press lips to mouthpiece and speak normally Loudhailer Precautions - Solution Do not point at fuselage when using as it will cause screeching. CC must be aware that when removing the loudhailer from its stowage , it is necessary to remove the siren pin. Rejected Take - off - Solution The Captain may decide to reject a take - off for various reasons. These may include conditions either inside or outside the aircraft which could affect the safe operation of the flight , e.g. technical problem , birds / animals on the runway , pilot incapacitation. Go around/ Missed approach - Solution A Go Around is when the aircraft is on the approach to land and the Captain has decided for some reason not to land , e.g. adverse weather conditions , technical problems , runway unsuitable for landing. When will there be a significant increase of engine noise - Solution Go around/ missed approach Tail Strike - Solution A tail strike is said to have occurred when the lower aft fuselage or tail skid contacts the runway during take - off or landing.
This is a non - normal situation that has potentially very serious consequences depending on the force of the impact. Differing degrees of aircraft damage can result from a tail strike and the integrity of the hull can be compromised to the point that the aircraft cannot remain pressurised. Any number of factors can contribute to a tail strike including : - Solution Weather Runway conditions Pilot error. Loading error passengers not seated correctly (loading rules not followed) , or baggage and cargo incorrectly loaded into the baggage holds. LID / Loadsheet error - miscalculation of the aircraft trim. Aircraft malfunction Unstabilised approach to landing Factors that may lead Aircrew to suspect a tail strike include but are not limited to : - Solution Collision noise, Scraping sound, Feeling of impact bump. If cc suspect a tail strike when should they informed the flight deck? - Solution Immediately What is Incapacitation? - Solution This generally means that someone is being deprived of his capacity or natural power or to be rendered incapable or unfit. Use of Pilot's Checklists - Solution There shall always be two Aircrew in the flight deck If the pilot is incapacitated what shall cc do with the first officer - Solution CC checklist and sit in the flight deck on the middle jumpseat until the aircraft has parked after landing Which side of the checklist do CC read? (Pilot incapacitated) - Solution Left side Incapacitation of a CC in flight, who can assist the other CC? - Solution any positioning Ryanair CC on board who is qualified and fit to fly would be able to join the remaining members of the operating CC to replace the incapacitated CC. If Ryanair staff on a flight without uniform are replacing an incapacitated CC, what should they wear instead? - Solution A hi-viz jacket
oxygen mask fitted until you are instructed to remove there is no cause for alarm Please fasten your seatbelt and refrain There may be a smell of burning , however from smoking. If you need assistance , the Cabin Crew will be with you shortly." Monitoring of Passengers - Solution Check the toilets for any incapacitated passenger. Administer first aid - go through cabin with portable emergency 02 Brief ABP's to guard the main doors. (As the aircraft is now unpressurised the doors can be opened). Brief ABP's at the overwing exists NOT to open the overwing exits unless instructed otherwise. Minimum - Solution inflow of oxygen should be reduced to minimum by closing toilet door hatbin oven and reducing time when compartment door remains open when spraying firefighting agents ). If fighting a confined fire , the door / compartment shall be opened only for the extinguisher nozzle to fit in -2-3 cm ( 1 inch. Fire equipment - Solution use appropriate equipment (halon / water glycol , Fire Gloves when necessary -PBE Crash Axe , metal bar box). Fire Position - Solution assume a position which will protect you from the heat / flames and will give you good access to the source of the fire ( i.e. crouching down behind toilet door or crouching low to achieve better visibility in a seat fire Fire fighting drill: inform - Solution press call bell 3 times to alert other CC. Take relevant Fire Fighting Role. Fire fighting drill: identify - Solution locate the exact source of the fire (usually with the back of the hand). Assess severity. Fire fighting drill: prepare - Solution collect and don the relevant firefighting equipment. Fire fighting drill: attack - Solution start fighting the fire ; aim the extinguisher at the base of flames. Ensure the area has been cooled down with non - flammable liquid - unless electrical / Dangerous Goods fire
Fire fighting drill: control - Solution - inspect the affected area ; ensure the fire has been successfully extinguished - check for signs of re - ignition and (if possible) dampen the area with water / non - flammable liquid Actions for specific fires: toilet fire - Solution ensure nobody is inside the toilet Actions for specific fires: oven fire - Solution close the oven door, switch oven off and pull relevant circuit breaker Actions for specific fires: overhead locker fire - Solution in aircraft until EI - FOB (non - BSI) , open slightly the Hatbin door adjacent to the one feeling hot ; in aircraft from EI - FOC (BSI) , hot - feeling door can be opened slightly. Do not use water Actions for specific fires: fire behind panelling - Solution crash axe to be delivered from the Flight Deck. Panelling to be lifted off or small hole to be made above the hot spot. At least 1 halon extinguisher should be fully discharged. No water shall be used Actions for specific fires: under floor fire - Solution cover the area where smoke / fumes enter the cabin with wet materials (to minimize inflow of toxic smoke / fumes). Actions for specific fires: seat fire - Solution any non-flammable liquid can be used to rapidly extinguish the fire. Actions for specific fires: Gash cart fire - Solution may be caused by Dangerous Goods. Use halon to extinguish the fire. Cabin battery fire - memory items - Solution 1. Passengers MOVE AWAY
PBE and fire gloves DON (IF REQUIRED)
Halon DISCHARGE FULLY
Repeat if necessary
Non - flammable liquid Water Glycol AS REQUIRED Features 737-800 Non BSI - Solution No touch screen panel in the FWD and AFT CSA Panel. Adult life jackets located under passenger seats in the whole cabin. Infant Flotation devices under B and E seats with exception for rows 15-18 OR No touch screen panel in the FWD and AFT
seats are not fitted with an IFD - Solution IFD under the middle passenger seat row 1B , row 16B and 16E , row 17B and 17E. Row 2 will Stowage of Cabin Crew Bags - Solution 1. Where stowage compartments have trolleys installed , CC shall stow their bags behind the trolleys.
- Where trolleys are not loaded or their combination in the compartment does not allow secure stowage of crew bags as per point 1 , CC may stow their bags in the overhead lockers as follows : No.1 and No.4 shall use locker 3 ABC , No.2 , No.3 and supernumerary Crew shall use locker 32 ABC / DEF.
- All CC will ensure their bags are stowed in approved lockers before boarding of passengers.
- Security of CC crew bags must be monitored for the duration of the flight. Where is the water shut off valve located in the fwd galley - Solution There are two water shut off valves, one located above each boiler around eye level If the toilet sink water tap fails to shut off continuously - Solution If the tap to the sink is continuously running then water be shut off. Turn the WATER SUPPLY selector valve, located under the sink supply to the sink must bal to the TOILET or SHUT OFF position. Toilet Flooding - Solution If a toilet floods due to the water rinse valve sticking open after flushing, immediately flush the toilet evacuate excess water from the toilet bowl. If the water is still flowing, shut off the water for that toilet. Turn the water supply selector to the FAUCET or SHUT OFF position. Toilet Flush Valve Fails to Reset - Solution Close the toilet lid Pull the manual shut off handle located at the base of the toilet Assigned Door Checks - Solution Open door - check exterior handle in place. An open door way, without airbridge or steps in place, has a safety strap attached. Door - handle is horizontal, door is flush with the fuselage and safety closed strap is stowed. Jumpseat and Area Check - Solution Seat retracts correctly.
Seat belt / harness operational. Mirrors, where fitted, provide an adequate view of the cabin from the seated position. Covers for electrical sockets are present and intact. Cabin Checks - Solution Emergency Lighting System (ELS)/ and Photoluminescent Emergency Marking (PEM) operational (if present ). Seat cushions in place, with their 'flame retardant' covers fitted securely Ensure seat cushions at the overwing exits are fitted with a one inch diameter grey identification circle on the front edge of the seat cover Galley Check - Solution 1. Waste bin flaps and waste cart. - Operational.
- Trolleys and restraints - Operational.
- Bar seals intact, with no sign of tampering and seal numbers correspond correctly.
- Galley stowage - locked/secured
- Galley power functions - Check.
- Curtains (where fitted) - Secured open.
- Water shut off valve
- Boiler tap - ON, (Purge) check for continuous flow
- Oven - ON, set timer for 5 min to heat oven up, turn oven off. Where is the water shut off valve located in the aft galley - Solution The water shut off valve is located below the boilers at floor level Toilet Checks - Solution Waste bin flap operational. Ensure water supply selector is set to SUPPLY. Flush , water and vacuum systems operate correctly , i.e. flush and vacuum systems cut out and water not overheating All stowage / compartments closed and securable Internal lights function correctly Lock toilet after checks completed to prevent unauthorised carriage of passengers PDIs on the Freon PDIs on the Smoke Detector No I's PDIS - Solution Assigned door checks at LI door .. Jumpseat and area check at No I's jumpseat. Galley checks at FWD galley. PA / Interphone operational. PDIs on : Ll door. L1 slide. Flight deck door. Under No 1's jumpseat. Above No I's jumpseat. If No 4 is not on board during PDI ( e.g. marshalling ) , the No 1 must also do the No 4's PDIS.
Special attention is required when boarding infants that the total number of heads in the row does not exceed? - Solution 4 Captain commands Cabin Crew doors to manual and crosscheck - Solution Cabin Crew all CC go to their assigned doors, disarm and cross checked If the TOB is greater than 150 passengers (excluding infants) - Solution a ground handling agent shall lead the passengers into the terminal TOB is below 150 passengers - Solution the No 4 can proceed to the boarding gate to assist in boarding Rapid Disembarkation - Solution A non - normal situation may occur at any time while boarding / disembarking Rapid disembarkation is a precautionary egress from the aircraft in situations assessed by the crew members as deviating from normal conditions but not being an immediate emergency , i.e. not posing an immediate threat to passengers and crew members on board , but which may escalate into an emergency. Possible reasons for a rapid disembarkation include: - Solution a security alert , smoke or fumes in the cabin overheating PEDs a fuel spillage a fire outside the aircraft which could threaten the aircraft , etc. In the event of a blockage in the mid cabin - Solution the remaining passengers in the front cabin shall be held in the front part of the cabin ( preventing them from the flow of passengers towards the FWD disembarking ) until the blockage is cleared and LI door has been re - established. Arming / Disarming No 1 - Solution Front service door R Arming / Disarming No 2 - Solution Rear service door R. Arming / Disarming No 3 - Solution Rear passenger door L. Arming / Disarming No 4 - Solution Front main passenger door L. Arming a Slide sequence of actions shall be : - Solution 1. Doors closed.
- Pax seated. 3. Ready for pushback confirmation given ( 1 + ENT ) ; 4.
Command to arm the slides given by the Captain * 5. Slides armed and cross checked and confirmed with css 6. Safety demonstration commences. 7. Practical elements of the demonstration (seatbelts, O masks, life jackets, safety cards) completed 8. Cabin secure completed 9. Cabin secure confirmed with the flight crew by the css Disarming a slide what do cc say? - Solution Cabin crew, doors to manual and cross check Where are cc stood during refuelling - Solution No1 at L1, No4 at R3, No at L2, No3 at overwing exits The No 4 Detects the Hazard : - Solution The No 4 must inform the No 1 verbally. The No 1 must enter the flight deck and advise defueling must be stopped immediately. the Flight Crew that refuelling / The No 1 must inform the No 2 , via the interphone , of the hazard. The No 1 presses the call bell 3 times to alert the No 3 , who must remain vigilant. The No 1 and No 2 must immediately stop the boarding of passengers. All CC must be ready to evacuate using all available exits. The No 3 Detects the Hazard : - Solution Press the call bell 3 times defueling can be stopped immediately. to alert the No 1 to the hazard , so that refuelling The No 1 must enter the flight deck and advise the Flight Crew that defueling must be stopped immediately. refuelling The No 1 must inform the No 2 , via the interphone , of the hazard. The No 1 and No 2 must immediately stop the boarding of passengers. All CC must be ready to evacuate using all available exits. The No 2 Detects the Hazard : - Solution Press 222 on the interphone and alert the refuelling / defueling can be stopped immediately. Flight Crew of the hazard , so that Inform the No 1 via the interphone. The No 2 presses the call bell 3 times to alert the No 3 , who must remain vigilant. The No 1 and No 2 must immediately stop the boarding of passengers All CC must be ready to evacuate using all available exits. The No 1 detects the hazard : - Solution The No 1 must enter the flight deck and advise the Flight Crew that refuelling defueling must be stopped immediately. The No I must inform the No 2 , via the interphone , of the hazard. The No 1 presses the call bell 3 times to alert the No 3 , who must remain vigilant. The No 1 must inform the No 4 verbally The No I and No 2
by the Flight Crew prior to departure. When the switch is flicked from ARMED to ON the lights will operate. Operation of the Emergency Lighting Systems Manually - Solution The system can be activated by the CC manually by use of the EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM (ELS) switch, which is situated on the rear CSA panel. The No 2 is responsible for the ELS operation e.g. time available emergency. Emergency Lighting Systems Operation - Solution Lift up the safety guard. Push the switch. Emergency Escape Path Lighting Photoluminescent PDI - Solution Cabin lights max bright / max white bright. Overhead bins closed. Boarding prohibited. Charge strips for 5 minutes (3.5 hr endurance). Any missing wall or ceiling lights must be entered in the Cabin Defects Log and reported to the Commander prior to embarkation. Damage to more than 5 inches of strip must be entered in the cabin defects log and reported to the commander prior to embarkation. After take off: ensure 15 minutes of cabin lights at max bright/ max white light (5.0 hour endurance) as soon as practicable during the flight Where are the circuit breakers - Solution 1. Galley work light 2. Water boiler 3. Ovens Pre - departure Inspection for smoke detector system on old aircraft - Solution 1. Green power indicator light illuminated 2. Nothing is blocking the smoke detector PDI smoke detector system on new aircraft - Solution 1 Green power indicator light illuminated. 2. Nothing is blocking the smoke detector. Cc response to hearing a smoke alarm - Solution 1. Investigate for fire and smoke immediately (toilets) 2. If fire / smoke not present , silence the alarm by pressing the "interrupt switch" / Horn Cancel Switch with a pen. Where are the quick don oxygen masks located (B737-800)? - Solution Four masks in the PSU, two masks in each toilet and two masks above each main door.
Duration of the oxygen masks - Solution 12 minutes Operation of the oxygen masks, automatically? - Solution If the cabin altitude should reach 14,000 ft , the masks will automatically drop down. One mask per PSU must be pulled to supply oxygen to all masks in that PSU Operation of Oxygen Systems Electrically - Solution By a switch in the flight deck. ( Switching the passenger oxygen from NORMAL to ON. ) Operation of Oxygen Systems manually - Solution To drop masks from: PSU, insert a hairpin or tie pin in the hole of the compartment cover. Above the jumpseats, toilet or galley - swipe along the bottom of the panel with an ID card/bank card Flight Crew Oxygen Mask Usage Donning Instruction - Solution Slide two fingers under the inflation lever while pulling the mask from the stowage box. Squeeze the inflation levers to inflate the harness Put over nose and mouth. Remove face mask Release the inflation lever so the harness holds the mask in place What do you dial as CC to other CC - Solution 55 Cc to flight crew, dial? - Solution 2 To alert the captain, dial? - Solution 222 To make a PA? - Solution Remove handset from the cradle. Enter the number 8 on the handset. Push and hold the ' Push to Talk ' button. Make the announcement. Master call panel: blue light indicates? - Solution Passenger call from seats Master call panel: Amber light indicates? - Solution Passenger call from toilets Master call panel: pink light indicates? - Solution Aircrew call FWD master call panel, what rows? - Solution Rows 1-
- Rotate the exterior handle towards the rear of the aircraft.
- Pull the door outwards using the lower assist door handle or the door edge.
- Ensure gust lock engages
- Ensure the exterior handle is placed back into the recess. To close the door when using mobile steps with airbridge access? - Solution 1. Depress the gust lock located on the door hinge.
- Grasp the door and pull away from the aircraft body.
- When the door has reached its most inboard point.
- Grasp the exterior handle and pull it out from its recess
- Rotate the handle towards the front of the aircraft until the door is closed and locked.
- Ensure the exterior handle us placed back into the recess Door safety straps - Solution Functions as a "barrier" and no passenger or ground staff other than dispatcher, engineering or refuelling may enter the aircraft at this time Overwing emergency exits PDI - Solution 1. Clear perspex cover over the handle Emergency overwing exit, operation - inside - Solution 1 Pull handle down and inwards. 2 Exit opens out and upwards automatically. Operation of Overwing Exits - Outside - Solution 1. Push in panel. 2. Exit opens out and upwards automatically. Operation of Windows Inside To Open : - Solution 1. Squeeze the lock release in the handle. 2. Rotate the handle inwards.
- Slide the window aft until it is fully open. Operation of Windows Inside To Evacuate : - Solution 1. Open the access panel and remove the escape rope.
- Pull on the escape rope to ensure that it is securely attached.
- Holding on to the escape rope , evacuate using the leg , body , leg method and lower yourself to the ground. Operation of Windows Inside To Close - Solution 1. Slide metal hook forward.
- Slide window forward.
- Squeeze lock release in the handle.
- Rotate handle outwards.
- Ensure window is closed. Slides: Pre - departure Inspections - Solution 1. Ensure pressure gauge is in the serviceable band ( This also indicates that the slide has been packed correctly ). 2. Cosmetic cover is intact. 3. Girt bar is correctly stowed. How long to inflate a slide? - Solution 3-10 seconds We treat all slides as? - Solution Manual Detaching a slide from the aircraft. The mooring line separates : Automatically - Solution when more weight is added ( e.g. the aircraft sinks ). Detaching a slide from the aircraft. The mooring line separates : Manually - Solution pull on the tab on the mooring line and pull the line from the metal rings. When might you detach the slide? - Solution If the slide catches fire or is ripped, or damaged and cannot be used or during ditching Procedure - When Slide Catches Fire - Solution 1. Lift the flap marked For Ditching Use Only ". 2 Pull white detachment handle to release the lacing which to the girt bar. attaches the slide 3. Fold back the girt apron attached to the girt bar and close the door. 4. Redirect passengers to the nearest available exit. Slide Procedure - For Ditching - Solution 1. Lift the flap marked " For Ditching Use Only 2. Pull white detachment handle to release the lacing which attaches the slide to the girt bar. 3. Disconnect the mooring from metal rings. line by releasing the Velcro tab and pulling the line Operation of Airstairs Interior to extend - Solution 1. Open door slightly , check the area is safe , leave the door at the cocked position.
- Press STAIR OPER switch , this illuminates amber (orange) indicating power.
- Press and hold EXTEND switch to extend the airstairs.
