ASSIGMENT GECI
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INTRODUCTION In order for Cabin Crew to react quickly, safely, and appropriately to an emergency situation, they must have thorough knowledge of where emergency equipment is stowed, and how to remove and use it. Further, Flight Attendants must be aware of, respond to, and use all forms of communication in order to act upon situations that are life threatening. Flight Attendant Manuals contain information and procedures that are specific to the aircraft in their airline's fleet, and it is the responsibility of every Crewmember to know and understand what those procedures are. They must be understood, memorized, and practiced regularly so that response to an emergency can be without hesitation. Upon successful completion of this first assignment, you will be able to identify the equipment Crewmembers rely upon in the event of an emergency aircraft landing and evacuation. You will also be able to identify the aural, visual, and verbal notifications a Flight Attendant receives in such emergencies In your own words
, answer the assignment questions using the Air Seneca FAM as a reference. Do not cut and paste text from the FAM as your response. The purpose of this assignment is for you to read your FAM and identify and evaluate the particular need for specific equipment onboard. Your findings need to be communicated to me in YOUR own words. Do not use AI to source your answers. Google does not reference our FAM and the material it therefore generates in response to your search, will be incorrect and/or incomplete. THE FINE PRINT This assignment has three parts. Please submit your answers in full sentence format
to explain in detail your reasoning. To repeat from the Introduction: this is not a cut and paste assignment where you just post what has been noted in the FAM. The purpose of this assignment is to have you: o
Read the FAM thoroughly; o
Analyse the functions of the equipment or the procedures behind the communication; and o
Evaluate how those features or procedures help to ensure a successful handling of an evacuation This assignment is worth 19% of your final mark and so there is an expectation that your responses will be thorough, complete, and reflect your learned insight. INTENTION AND LEARNING OUTCOMES The intention of this assignment is to have you merge the knowledge you have of aircraft equipment with the various ways to urgently communicate onboard an aircraft, in order to handle an emergency landing and/or evacuation. This assignment meets Learning Outcomes: #4: Identify various pieces of fixed and potable emergency equipment that assist in the safe and timely evacuation of passengers, and in their survival following one. #7: Demonstrate a commitment to reading the Flight Attendant Manual and understanding the policies, procedures and standards for reacting to, and preparing for an emergency landing and evacuation of an aircraft
. Communication, Systems and Equipment for Evacuation FSO410 ~ Assignment #1
PART ONE: EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FOR EVACUATION
(Answer all 13 questions for a total of 25 marks) 1.
Where are Flight Attendant jumpseats normally situated in the aircraft cabin? Why is it important that they are placed in these specific locations? Please be thorough in your explanation. (2 marks) 2.
What does the term "self-stowing" mean as it relates to a Flight Attendant jumpseat? Why is the self-
stowing feature an important one? Please be specific in your answer. (2 marks) 3.
An aircraft can encounter multiple impacts during an emergency landing. Describe two elements or features of the Flight Attendant jumpseat that protects the crew from and/or limits injuries. (2 marks) 4.
What does ELS stand for? Who is normally responsible for the PFIs and activation of it in an emergency? (2 marks) 5.
Thoroughly describe what happens once the ELS has been activated. Which lights illuminate? Where are these lights located (list a minimum of 3 areas). How do these locations benefit/help passengers and/or crew during an evacuation? (5 marks) 6.
Describe one consequence to the evacuation process if the ELS is not activated. (1 mark) 7.
How does the ELS work if the aircraft experiences electrical power failure? How long does the system last once it is activated? Why is this enough time to help with the evacuation? (3 marks) 8.
What is the purpose of the assist handle that is mounted on the aircraft fuselage? What could be the possible consequence of not using this handle when opening an aircraft door in an emergency evacuation situation? (2 marks) 9.
What is the purpose of having a viewing window on a door? How does it assist a Flight Attendant when there has been an emergency landing of the aircraft? (1 mark) 10.
What is the difference between an evacuation slide and a slideraft when an aircraft comes to rest on land? (1 mark) 11.
What is the difference between an evacuation slide and a slideraft when an aircraft comes to rest on water? (1 mark) 12.
Where is the manual inflation handle located on an evacuation slide? Why is it important that you know exactly where to find it? (2 marks) 13.
Describe how a flashlight can be used to assist passengers or crew in an evacuation. (1 mark)
PART TWO: NOTIFICATIONS, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
(Answer all 8 questions for a total of 21 marks) 1.
Where in the FAM do you find information describing how a Captain notifies Cabin Crew about specific emergency situations? What is the title of that section in the FAM and how many notifications are listed there? (3 marks) 2.
The Captain ultimately makes the decision to plan for an emergency landing of the aircraft. What statement does the Captain make to notify the Cabin Crew that this decision has been made? Hint: use the FAM section just referenced in the first question to find your answer. (1 mark) 3.
The Captain uses the Flight Deck handset to share this notification with the Cabin Crew. Is the notification made via PA or as a conference call? Explain the reason behind the Captain using this method to communicate to Crew. (2 marks) 4.
Why are Flight Deck Crew notifications over the PA intentionally bland? What is the purpose of keeping these notifications vague and unremarkable? (1 mark) 5.
If the In-Charge needs to notify the Captain of an emergency, they would also use their handset. How do they use it to communicate the urgency of the notification? What aural and visual indications are received in the Flight Deck? You may use any aircraft type as an example. (3 marks plus bonus if cabin indicators are also discussed. ) 6.
Other than using the PA, what are four additional ways Flight Attendants can communicate an emergency situation to one another? (4 marks) 7.
Complete this sentence: When communicating an emergency situation, the information from one person to another must be _______, ________ and _________. Why? (4 marks) 8.
What is the purpose of having a Megaphone on the aircraft? Can it be used while an aircraft is airborne? Why would a Flight Attendant choose to use it inflight, instead of the PA? (3 marks plus bonus if you can identify the correct location in the FAM where this procedure was specified)
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PART THREE: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & HUMAN FACTORS (Choose JUST 3 of these questions to answer for a total of 9 marks.) 1.
In your own words, what does it mean to be 'situationally aware'? What are some things you can do during passenger boarding, or during flight, to ensure you remain situationally aware? Hint: check out ppt Module 3.1 for help with an answer to this question. (3 marks) 2.
What could be a cause for human error? Provide an example of how that might cause a crewmember to make a mistake, then describe how they can ensure it doesn't happen. (3 marks) 3.
In your own words, what is the definition of Human Factors? Briefly describe two crew responsibilities that are noted in your powerpoint on Human Factors. (3 marks) 4.
Describe your communication style. Are you an introvert, extrovert, fast talker, slow talker, animated or flat speaker? Will that style help or hinder you in speaking with other crewmembers in normal or emergency situations? Why or why not? Please provide a full example that supports your answer. (3 marks) 5.
Please provide an example of how to project confidence in a physical way and then provide another example of how you can project assurance and authority in a verbal way. Explain how these examples are different and the ultimate impact they have on passengers. (3 marks)