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The objective of this module is to present some of the emergency
procedures that can be found in volume 3 of the Flight Crew Operating
Manual (FCOM).
Let’s start with the evacuation of the aircraft.
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ACTIVATION OF EVACUATION SIGNALS
As you already know, the evacuation alert can be commanded from
the cockpit or from the cabin.
Let’s now see some of the associated procedures that you will find in
the FCOM.
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COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CREW
1. EMERGENCY ALERT - (UNPREPARED EMERGENCY) - (RESTRICTED EXITS)
FROM
TO
COCKPIT
CABIN
COMMUNICATION METHOD
P.A. system :
“ ATTENTION CREW !
AT STATIONS ! ”
REMARKS
Short and precise
announcement to warn an
emergency evacuation might
be required in very short time.
C / A must proceed to their
emergency stations and fasten
seat belts.
2. INITIATION EVACUATION
FROM
TO
COMMUNICATION METHOD
REMARKS
COCKPIT
CABIN
P.A. system :
“ PASSENGER
EVACUATION !
EVACUATE ! EVACUATE ! ”
and
“ ACTIVATION OF EVAC SIGNALS
!”
This order means immediate
evacuation through all usable
exits.
CABIN
COCKP.
AND
CABIN
EVAC SIGNAL SYSTEM at FWD
ATTND STATION, P.A. syst. Or
megaphone.
When no signal or order from
the cockpit and it is
unmistakably apparent that an
evacuation must be executed
3. EVACUATION NOT REQUIRED
FROM
TO
COCKPIT
CABIN
COMMUNICATION METHOD
P.A. system :
“ CABIN CREW and PASSENGERS
KEEP YOUR SEATS ! ”
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REMARKS
Immediate announcement
when CAPT decides that
evacuation is not required.
COCKPIT EVACUATION DUTIES
COCKPIT CREW ASSIGNED AREAS
Aircraft Evacuation
A) If it is NOT POSSIBLE to reach the passenger cabin :
The crew shall evacuate the A/C through the cockpit clearview windows by means of the
escape ropes.
On ground, each crew member shall give assistance to the passengers in order to direct
them away from the aircraft.
B) If it is POSSIBLE to reach the passenger cabin :
- He shall be the last person to leave the cockpit, proceeds to the cabin and assists
in passenger evacuation, as situations dictate.
C
P
T
- He shall be the last person to leave the A/C, checks that all persons have been
evacuated,
- Evacuates the A/C through any suitable exit.
- On ground, he takes command of operation until the arrival of the rescue units.
- He shall proceed to the cabin.
F
/
O
- Evacuates the A/C through any suitable exit.
- Assists passengers on the ground and direct them away from A/C.
NORMAL EVACUATION
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
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COCKPIT EVACUATION
COCKPIT EVACUATION THROUGH WINDOW
- SEAT BELT…………………………………………..…………….UNFASTEN
- HEADSET/OXYGEN MASK……………………………………….REMOVE
- EMERGENCY EXIT (WINDOW)…………………………………….….OPEN
The selection of the exit depends on the A/C ground configuration and is up to
the captain.
- ESCAPE ROPE STOWAGE……………………………………………....OPEN
- ESCAPE ROPE………………………………………………………...UNROLL
Unroll the escape rope through window until the red flag appears.
- SEAT…………………………………………………………………CLIMB ON
- ESCAPE ROPE………………………………………………………..…GRASP
Take the rope with the hand of the exit side.
- COCKPIT WINDOW……………………………………………….STEP OVER
- ESCAPE ROPE………………………………….GRASP WITH BOTH HANDS
Take the escape rope with both hands and get down along the rope.
Please, select the television to see the cockpit
evacuation video sequence.
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GROUND EVACUATION CHECK LIST
COCKPIT CREW DUTIES
The following crew duties are based on the assumption that the aircraft is on the
ground.
In the event of a rejected take off or during landing or in any kind of ground
operation, if the CAPT has no doubt about the necessity of evacuation, in addition
to the operation relevant to the emergency situation, he shall command the
execution of the cockpit preparation for emergency evacuation check list.
ON GROUND EMER/EVACUATION
- AIRCRAFT/PARKING BRK……………………………...…………….STOP/ON
- ATC (VHF1)………………………………………………...…………….NOTIFY
- BOTH ENG MASTER………………………………………...……………….OFF
- CABIN CREW (PA)…………………………………..……...………….NOTIFY
- FIRE P/Bs (ENG and APU)…………………………………………………..PUSH
- AGENTS (ENG and APU)……………………………………...……….AS RQRD
- EMER EXIT LT………………………………………………...……………….ON
- EVACUATION………………………………………………..…...…..INITIATE
- BAT 1 + 2 (before leaving A/C)……………………………...………………..OFF
Note: Keep batteries ON for at least 10 sec after switching ENG MASTERS to OFF
to allow complete closure of LP valves.
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MINIMUM CABIN CREW ASSIGN AREAS
Note: The following procedures were established for the minimum required cabin attendant
number.
C/A
DESIGNATION
ASSIGNED
JUMP SEAT
ASSIGNED
DOOR
1st ATTENDANT
FWD OUTBOARD
FWD CABIN LH
FWD / MID ZONE
2nd ATTENDANT
FWD IN BOARD
FWD SERVICE RH
FWD / MID ZONE RH
3rd ATTENDANT
AFT LH
AFT CABIN LH
MID / AFT ZONE LH
4th ATTENDANT
AFT RH
AFT SERVICE RH
MID / AFT ZONE RH
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ASSIGNED
AREA
UNFASTEN
YOUR
SEATBELTS
DOOR
AREA
CLEAR
VERIFY
OUTSIDE
CONDITIONS
SHOUT :
“ UNFASTEN YOUR
SEATBELT ”
CABIN EVACUATION
LOGICS
PREVENT
DOOR
OPENING
NO
Aircraft equipped with escape slides
YES
LIFT DOOR HANDLE
SHOUT :
“COME THIS WAY”
DOOR
OPENS
OPEN DOOR
MANUALLY
NO
YES
YES
SLIDE
INFLATES
NO
DOOR
OPENS
NO
PULL MANUAL
INFLATION HANDLE
YES
NO
YES
SLIDE
INFLATES
NO
OPPOSITE
DOOR IS
ASSISTED
YES
COMMAND
EVACUATION
REACH
OPPOSITE DOOR
STAY AT DOOR
AND
REDIRECT PAX
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UNFASTEN
YOUR
SEATBELTS
VERIFY
OUTSIDE
CONDITIONS
DOOR
AREA
CLEAR
SHOUT :
“ UNFASTEN YOUR
SEATBELT ”
CABIN EVACUATION
LOGICS
PREVENT
DOOR
OPENING
NO
Aircraft equipped with slide-rafts
YES
LIFT DOOR HANDLE
SHOUT :
“COME THIS WAY”
DOOR
OPENS
OPEN DOOR
MANUALLY
NO
YES
YES
SLIDE
RAFT
INFLATES
NO
DOOR
OPENS
NO
PULL MANUAL
INFLATION HANDLE
YES
YES
SLIDE
RAFT
INFLATES
NO
NO
COMMAND
EVACUATION
REACH
OPPOSITE DOOR
PULL DISCONNECT
HANDLE AND
CUT DITCHING LINE
YES
DOOR
AREA
CLEAR
NO
OPPOSITE
DOOR IS
ASSISTED
YES
STAY AT DOOR
AND
REDIRECT PAX
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DOOR EMERGENCY OPENING
EMERGENCY PAX DOOR OPENING
- SLIDE ARMING LEVER…………………………………………………ARMED
- ASSIST HANDLE……………………………………………………….…GRASP
Hold on assist handle “A”
- DOOR CONTROL HANDLE……………………………...…….LIFT FULLY UP
Lift door control handle and release it.
The door open pneumatically.
Note : Should the pneumatic assistance of the door fail, push the door strongly, open
manually.
Please, select the television to see the cabin door
emergency opening.
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OVERWING EXIT OPENING
EMERGENCY EXIT OPENING
- COVER FLAP………………………………….….………PULL AND DISCARD
Grasp the hand grip of cover flap, pull and discard it.
- CONTROL HANDLE……………………………………………….PULL DOWN
- GRIP MOULD…………………………………………………….………..GRASP
- HATCH……………………………………………….PULL INSIDE AND TURN
Pull the hatch inside the aircraft and lift off frame.
- HATCH…………………………………………………...…DISCARD OUTSIDE
The hatch is discarded through its frame on the wing.
Please, select the television to see the overwing exit
emergency opening.
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A321 EMERGENCY EXIT OPENING
A
B
“PAX” DOORS
- Check that the evacuation system is armed B .
- Hold on to the frame assist handle A
- Lift door control handle rapidly fully up and release
The door opens slowly pneumatically and locks in the open position once the escape
slide is deployed.
Should the pneumatic assistance of the door fail, PUSH door open MANUALLY.
Please, select the television to see the A321
emergency exit opening.
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CABIN EVACUATION
Please, watch the A320 passenger evacuation demonstration.
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DOOR SILL HEIGHTS WITH
ABNORMAL LANDING
GEAR CONFIGURATION
LDG WITH ABNORMAL L/G (cont’d)
AFTER TOUCH DOWN
- ENG 1 and 2 and APU FIRE pb……………………………………………...PUSH
When A/C stopped :
- ENG 1 and 2 and APU AGENT………………………………………DISCH
- CABIN CREW (PA)…………………………………………...……NOTIFY
- EVACUATION………...………………………………………….INITIATE
• Announce through PA “PASSENGER EVACUATION EVACUATE THROUGH LH or
RH DOORS” and press EVAC COMMAND pb.
• Be aware that forward passengers door evacuation rates (if abnormal NOSE L/G) or aft
passengers door evacuation rates (if abnormal MAIN L/G) are considerably reduced due
to
abnormal slide inclination.
• Aft passengers doors should preferably not be used for evacuation is NOSE L/G abnormal.
- BAT 1 and 2 (before leaving the A/C)………………………………..….OFF
15.6 FT
4.75 m
11.5 FT
3.6 m
Batteries are left ON until leaving the A/C to ensure cabin communications.
Switching the batteries off stops the CVR and prevents tape erasure.
Note : Keep batteries on for at least 10 seconds after switching ENG MASTER to OFF to
allow complete closure of the LP valves.
NOSE L/G ABNORMAL
ONE MAIN L/G ABNORMAL
12.5 FT
3.81 m
REFERENCE AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE
AFTER IMPACT
BOTH MAIN L/G ABNORMAL
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ESCAPE SLIDE DEPLOYMENT
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OVERWING SLIDE DEPLOYMENT
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A321 CANTED SLIDE DEPLOYMENT
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SLIDE RAFT DEPLOYMENT
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DITCHING
Let’s now see the procedures associated to a ditching.
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DITCHING
PREPARATION
- CABIN CREW………………………………………...…………………..NOTIFY
Notify the cabin crew of the nature of emergency encountered and state intention.
Specify the available time.
- ATC/TRANPONDER…………………………………..……..NOTIFY/AS RQRD
Notify ATC of the nature of emergency encountered and state intention.
In the event of no ATC contact select transponder code A77 or transmit the distress message on one of
the following frequences, (VHF) 121.5 MHZ or (HF) 2.182 KHZ.
- GPWS SYS……………………………………………………………….…….OFF
To avoid nuisance warning.
- SEAT BELT/NO SMOKING……………………………………………….…..ON
- CABIN and COCKPIT……………………………………………….….PREPARE
• Loose equipment secured
• survival equipment prepared
• belts and shoulder harness locked
- LDG ELEV……………………………………………………….…………….SET
- V. BUGS………………………………………………………………………..SET
- BARO……………………………………………………………...……………SET
Omit normal approach and landing checklist.
BEFORE DITCHING
- DITCHING pb………………………………………………………...…………ON
The outflow valve, emergency ram air inlet, skin air outlet valve and pack flow control valves close.
- CAB PRESS MODE SEL…………………………….……………CHECK AUTO
Outflow valve would remain open if MODE SEL were not at AUTO.
- BLEED (ENGS and APU)………………………………………………….…..OFF
- EMER EXIT LT…………………………………………………………...…….ON
- BRACE FOR IMPACT…………………………………………………….ORDER
AFTER DITCHING
- ENG 1and 2 and APU FIRE pb…………………………………………..…..PUSH
- CABIN CREW (PA)…………………………………………………..…..NOTIFY
- EVACUATION…………………………………………………...……………..ON
- BAT 1 + 2 (before leaving the aircraft…………………………………………OFF
Batteries are left ON until leaving the A/C to ensure cabin communications.
Switching the batteries off stops the CVR and prevents tape erasure.
Note : Keep batteries on for at least 10 seconds after switching ENG MASTER to OFF to allow complete
closure of LP valves.
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DITCHING
EVACUATION ON WATER
CABIN ATTENDANT RESPONSIBLE FOR FORWARD AND AFT DOORS
Note : Prior to a ditching, the SURVIVAL KIT must be removed from its
overhead bin and placed on the floor next to the slide-raft container. The survival kit
must now be connected to the girt extension of the slide-raft. The survival kit
lanyard is white and stowed at the hinge side (or forward) girt bar handle. Pull the
lanyard free of the girt bar and attach it to the survival kit.
- Deploy the slide-raft in the same manner as for land deployment.
- Pull manual inflation handle.
Do not wait for automatic inflation.
• If water level close to door sill
Slide-raft is inflated on the water.
- Leave slide-raft attached to cabin floor.
- Put survival kit in slide-raft.
- Board passengers.
- Last crew member separate slide-raft from door sill.
- Cut mooring line.
• If water level too far from door sill
- Disconnect slide-raft from door sill.
Slide-raft remains tied to the aircraft by a 20 feet mooring line.
- Throw survival kit overboard.
- Hold mooring line to keep the slide-raft close to the exit.
- Evacuate passengers into the slide-raft.
- Crew members board slide-raft last.
- Cut mooring line.
- Retrieve survival kit attached via the lanyard to the slide-raft.
Note : As the capacity of the four slide-rafts is large enough to accommodate all
persons on board, priority of evacuation should be given to the doors equipped with
slide-rafts. If the overwing exits are opened the life lines should be attached
between the exit frame and the wing surface to protect the passengers standing on
the wing.
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DITCHING
DITCHING DOOR SILL HEIGHTS
DOOR SILL HEIGHTS
The height between the door sills and water is a function of floatation time and figures are
given at time 0 when the aircraft ditches on water.
Height in meters/ft
PAX DOOR
RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
FWD
0.6/1.96
0.94/3.08
REAR
0.3/0.98
0.6/1.96
Note: These values were demonstrated considering following assumptions :
- the a/c weight is 57,970 KG
- the a/c C.G. = 43 %
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SLIDE RAFT PACKAGE TRANSPORTATION
SLIDE / RAFT PORTABILITY
- SLIDE/RAFT COVER…………………………………………………………..REMOVED
Release straps underneath and pull cover off.
- GIRT BART……………………………………………………………….………RELEASE
By pulling lanyard below pack in a direction of 45º aft.
- RED HANDLES………………………………………..……………………PULL ON TOP
- UNIT…………..……………………………………………………….…………..LIFT OFF
Grab sides of packboard and lift unit off door mountings.
- WIRE HARNESS…………………………………………………...……….DISCONNECT
Disconnect wire harness behind packboard by turning connector counter clockwise.
- UNIT…………………………………...INVERT AND CARRY TO ALTERNATE DOOR
The unit is placed in front of alternate door, arrows pointing outboard.
- GIRT BAR AT ALTERNATE DOOR……………………………………………REMOVE
- GIRT BAR FROM UNIT………………………………………..INSERT INTO FITTINGS
- UNIT……………………………………………………..………….ROLL OUT OF DOOR
- INFLATION HANDLE………………….………………………………………...…..PULL
Pull to inflate.
Please, select the television to see the slide raft
package transport video.
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RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION
RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION
- CABIN CREW…………………………………………………………….……..SIT DOWN
The cabin attendants must sit down immediately, if possible at the nearest available seat.
- SEAT BELT………………………………………………………...………………FASTEN
- OXYGEN MASK………………….……………………APPLY ON NOSE AND MOUTH
Note 1 : As soon as possible, the C/As take the oxygen portable equipment and assist the
passengers who need help.
Note 2 : Passenger signs come on automatically when cabin altitude exceeds 11300 ft.
Note 2 : Passenger oxygen masks drop automatically when cabin altitude exceeds.
14000 ft (+ 0 ft, - 500 ft).
Note 4 : The cabin illumination switches automatically to 100 % (full illumination).
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BOMB ON BOARD
Let’s now see how to deal with a bomb on board.
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BOMB ON BOARD
BOMB ON BOARD
COCKPIT PROCEDURES
- CABIN CREW…………………………………………………………….………..NOTIFY
- LDG ELEV SELECTOR……………………………………………………….SET 7800 FT
It is recommended that the cabin pressure is kept to about 1 PSI to help ensure that the
blast goes outward if the bomb explodes. A landing elevation of 7800 feet correspond to a
P of about 1 PSI at FL100.
- FUEL RESERVES…………………………………………………...………..DETERMINE
Consider fuel consumption for flight in conf 1 with landing gear down is about 2.1 times
that in clean configuration.
- NEXT SUITABLE AIRPORT……………………………...…………………DETERMINE
- FCU SPEED SELECTION KNOB…………………………………………………….PULL
Keep the present speed during the descent in order to reduce the consequences of possible
structural damage if the bomb explodes.
- DESCENT TO FL 100 OR MEA or minimum obstacle clearance altitude.……...INITIATE
• When at FL 100 or MEA :
- ADJUST P TO 1 PSI WITH THE LDG ELEV SELECTOR
Increasing the landing field elevation decrease the P.
Decreasing the landing field elevation increase the P.
- GALLEY/COMMERCIAL ( * )………………………………………………………...OFF
- FLAPS (fuel permitting)………………………………………………..AT LEAST CONF 1
For landing use normal configuration.
- LANDING GEAR (fuel permitting except for flight over the sea)…………………..DOWN
• During descent :
Set the landing field elevation 2500 feet each cleared altitude.
Before landing, reset the landing field elevation to the true value.
• When aircraft on ground and stopped :
- EVACUATION……………………………………………………………..……..INITIATE
Do not use the cabin doors in the vicinity of the bomb.
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BOMB ON BOARD (CONT’D)
CABIN PROCEDURES
CAUTION
The least risk bomb location for aircraft structure and systems is CENTER OF THE RH AFT
CABIN DOOR.
- BOMB……………………….………..SECURE AGAINST SLIPPING, AVOID SHOCKS
Secure in the attitude found and do not lift before having checked for an anti-lift ignition
device.
- PASSENGERS………………………...……………………..LEAD AWAY FROM BOMB
- BOMB……………………………………..…………….CHECK NO ANTI-LIFT DEVICE
To check for an anti-lift switch or ever, slide a string or stiff card, such as the emergency
information card under the bomb without disturbing the bomb.
If the string or card cannot be slipped under the bomb it may indicate that an anti-lift
switch or lever is present.
If a card is used and can be slid under the bomb leave it under the bomb and move together
with the bomb. If it is indicated that an anti-lift device is present, it may be possible to move
the bomb together with the surface on which the bomb is located, such as a shelf or seat
cushion.
If it is not possible to move the bomb then it should be surrounded with wetted materials and
other blast attenuation material such as seat cushion and soft carry-on baggage. Move
personnel as far from the bomb location as possible.
• If bomb can be moved :
PLACE THE BOMB AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE CENTER OF THE RH AFT
CABIN DOOR.
- PASSENGERS……………………………………………………………..MOVE/ADVISE
Move passengers at least 4 seat rows away from the least risk bomb location (RH aft cabin
door). If other seats are full these passengers should sit on the floor in protected areas
toward the front of the aircraft.
Passengers near bomb should protect their heads with pillows, blankets etc and sit in the
brace position.
All passengers must remain seated with seats belts on and if possible head below the top of
the head rest.
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BOMB ON BOARD (CONT’D)
- LEAST RISK BOMB LOCATION (LRBL)……...………...……PREPARE
Build up a platform of solid baggage against the door up to about 25cm (10in) below the
middle of the door.
On top of this build up at least 25cm (10in) of wetted material such as blankets and pillows.
- BOMB…………...………………………….…………….MOVE TO LRBL
Carefully carry in the attitude found and place on top of the wetted material in the same
attitude and as close to the door structure as possible.
- LEAST RISK BOMB LOCATION……………………………COMPLETE
Build up at least 25cm (10in) of wetted material around the sides and on top of the bomb.
DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING BETWEEN THE BOMB AND THE DOOR AND MINIMIZE
AIRSPACE AROUND THE BOMB.
The idea is to build up a protective surrounding of the bomb so that the explosive force is
directed in the only non protected area into the door structure.
Fill the area around the bomb with seat cushions and other soft material such as hand
baggage up to the cabin ceiling, compressing as much as possible. The more material
stacked around the bomb, the less damage will be.
USE ONLY SOFT MATERIAL. AVOID ANY METAL OBJECTS WHICH COULD
BECOME DANGEROUS PROJECTILES.
- EVACUATION………………………………….……………….EXECUTE
Do not use cabin doors in the vicinity of the bomb for disembarkation of passengers.
Use all available airport facilities to disembark without delay. If it is necessary to use
escape slide do not use the right hand side.
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LAVATORY SMOKE WARNINGS
Let’s finish this module with the lavatory smoke
detection and the fire fighting associated procedures.
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LAVATORY SMOKE WARNINGS
EWD
If smoke in a lavatory is detected, warning signals are transmitted:
- In the cockpit:
• the MASTER WARN light starts to flash,
• a repetitive aural signal sounds,
• and, on the ECAM page, the origin of the smoke warning is indicated,
- in the cabin:
• a triple chime is broadcast every 30 seconds,
• on all AIPs, the red light flashes and the affected lavatory is indicated in clear text,
• the amber light of the closest ACP flashes,
• the call light outside the affected lavatory wall flashes amber,
• and on the FAP, the SMOKE LAV button turns red.
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LAVATORY SMOKE WARNINGS
As soon as the affected lavatory is identified, the warnings in the cabin should be turned off.
This can be done by pressing the RESET button on the FAP. This will extinguish all the signs
exept the red light of the SMOKE LAV button on the FAP. It extinguishes automatically as soon
as the smoke is cleared in the lavatory.
Cabin crew must inform the cockpit about the incident and keep continuous contact until the
situation is back to safe and normal.
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SMOKE LAVATORY SMOKE
Crew awareness.
Maintain contact with cabin crew to follow status of fire and consider emergency descent
and smoke removal procedures.
SMOKE REMOVAL
• The smoke removal procedure should be applied in case of dense smoke or toxic fumes or if
smoke generation cannot be stopped.
• In case of smoke in cabin it is necessary to make a PA announcement to minimize
apprehension.
- SEAT BELTS/NO SMOKING……………………...…………….………..ON
- CAB FANS………………………………………………...……...……….OFF
Cabin fans are selected off to avoid recirculation of contaminated air.
- PACK FLOW…………………………………………………………………...…………….HI
HI is selected to provide maximum airflow from packs.
Do not shut down air conditioning packs or reduce ventilation in an attempt to smother fire.
Do not deploy oxygen masks.
- LDG ELEV……………………………………………….....…10000 FT/MEA
- DESCENT (FL 100 or MEA)…………………….…………...…….INITIATE
Since the most effective means for smoke removal is use of RAM AIR, descent is initiated to FL
100 or MEA while cabin altitude is increased to 10000 FT or MEA.
The increase of cabin altitude also reduces, at least temporarily the smoke concentration.
There is no pax oxygen requirement below FL 140.
- ATC………………………………………………………...……...….NOTIFY
• When P 1 PSI or below:
- RAM AIR………………………………………………………...………ON
• At FL 100 or MEA opening of the RAM AIR valve is possible, when
P is 1 psi or below.
• If cockpit window opening required :
Unless the smoke source is in the cockpit, do not open cockpit windows to
evacuate the smoke.
- MAX SPD…………………………………...……….…..20 KT
- HEADSETS……………………………….…...……………ON
- COCKPIT WINDOW………………………...……...…..OPEN
Caution: Due to increased noise level pay attention to visual warnings.
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LAVATORY SMOKE
PROCEDURES
FIRE FIGHTING
In case of fire
- CABIN CREW…………………………………………………………………...…….NOTIFY
The cabin crew who detects the smoke or fire shall notify any other cabin attendant.
- FIRE………………………………………………………………………………….…..FIGHT
Using the nearest fire extinguisher, cabin crew must agressively fight the fire.
- COCKPIT CREW……………………………………………………………….……..NOTIFY
The other C/A will notify the First Attendant and the cockpit crew, then assist in the fire
fighting.
The cockpit crew should be kept informed continuously.
• If smoke in lavatory
- DOOR………………………………………………………………...……….KEEP CLOSED
Keep door closed until all fire fighting equipment are prepared and handy.
- PBE (if necessary)………………………………………………………………..…………ON
• C/A NOT FIGHTING FIRE
• If fire in electrical installations
- Appropriate SW / CB……………………………………………………...…….OFF/PULL
- PORTABLE O2 BOTTLES……………………………………………….………..REMOVE
- HAND BAGGAGE…………………………………………………………..……..REMOVE
Remove portable O2 bottles and hand baggage from vicinity of fire.
- AIR OUTLETS…………………………………………………………………...……CLOSE
Air outlets in the vicinity of fire should be closed.
- PASSENGERS……………………………...RELOCATE AWAY FROM CRITICAL ZONE
PAX should be advised to press wet towels or handkerchiefs over nose and mouth and put on
coats / jackets, cap and gloves.
- ADDITIONAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER…………………………………………...….BRING
Additional handfire extinguishers have to be brought to the fire place in case of one
extinguisher is not sufficient.
- O2 EQUIPMENT………………………………………………………..……………..BRING
Additional PBE should be brought to the fire place to provide sufficient equipment for each
crew member fighting the fire.
- FIRE FIGHTING GLOVES……………………………………………………...…PREPARE
- CRASH AXE……………………………………………………………….………PERPARE
• When fire extinguished
- FIRE AREA……………………………………………………………………….....GUARD
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FIRE FIGHTING
PROCEDURES
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INTRODUCTION
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