Emergency Equipment

Jhon Molina V
 General Objective

An overview of the emergency equipment in the aircraft

 Specific objectives

 To identify the emergency equipment and its components.

 To learn how to use the emergency equipment.
 Methodology

 Face-to-face classes with the support of

audiovisual aids.
 Development of support readings.
 Slides of the classes in the repository of the
virtual platform.
 Evaluation

Event Percentage
Partial assessment 30 %
Partial assessment 30 %
Final exam 40 %
 Evaluation
 The course will be evaluated by applying two partial assessments (30%
of the final grade, each one) and a final exam (written test) of 20
multiple-choice questions, which will be equivalent to 60% of the final
grade.

 The final approval grade is over 80%.

 In case of failing the course, a 20-question qualification exam may be

presented to pass with a minimum mark of 80%.
 Subject content

SESSION Content
Glossary of terms and basic concepts of: Identification
1
of the components of the emergency equipment.
Pre-flight checklist
2
 ATTENDANCE

Academic activities in which the student attends at least

90% of what is scheduled will be certified.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY
 https://www.cfinotebook.net/notebook/flight-hazards-and-
safety/emergency-equipment
 https://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Passenger_Cabin_Fire
 https://hrd-aerosystems.com/blog/what-safety-equipment-is-
on-an-aircraft/
 GENERAL RULES

Puntuality

Class
participation
Repository
Emergency Equipment

The aviation industry takes safety seriously. Air

travel is generally very safe, and if an accident
does happen,
every aircraft has the proper equipment to
ensure the safety of all crewmembers and
passengers.
 Oxygen systems

Because air at higher altitudes is colder and less

dense, it contains fewer oxygen molecules, making
it harder to breathe.
Air filtration systems help convert the outside air
into breathable air.
In case of a system failure, emergency oxygen
systems ensure that everyone still has access to
oxygen.
Cabin oxygen system

Each passenger seat, flight attendant seat and

bathroom is equipped with oxygen generators
and masks.
If the cabin altitude reaches 14,000 feet, oxygen
masks automatically deploy from above.
 Cabin oxygen system

If the automatic system fails, the flight crew

has access to an override switch to open the
oxygen doors for the cabin.
And in case that doesn’t work, flight
attendants can manually open each oxygen
door through a release hole in the door.
Cabin oxygen system
Cabin oxygen system
Cabin oxygen system
Flight crew oxygen system

The cockpit contains one mask for

each member of the flight crew.
These masks also include extra
features compared to the cabin
masks.
 Flight crew oxygen system

An inflatable harness ensures that the mask fits

securely to the head. A flow-control knob lets
the operator tweak
the ratio of ambient air to pure oxygen.
And a built-in microphone allows for continued
communication with the rest of the crew.
Flight crew oxygen system
Flight crew oxygen system
Flight crew oxygen system
Portable oxygen system

Portable oxygen systems allow for oxygen to be used

in emergencies where activation of the entire cabin’s
oxygen system is not required.
If a passenger is having trouble breathing, flight
attendants and licensed medical providers on the
plane can bring the oxygen directly to them.
Portable oxygen system

Each cylinder comes with at least one

disposable mask for administering oxygen.
Pure oxygen flows through the mask by
connecting the mask to continuous flow
valves at the top of the unit. Depending
on the valve used, oxygen flows at either
2 liters per minute or 4 liters per minute.
Portable oxygen system
Portable oxygen system
Emergency medical kit

In addition to bandages, antibiotic

ointments and other materials found in
home first-aid kits, the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) requires that EEMKs
include specific quantities of other life-
saving materials. These items include
medications for pain relief, heart
stimulants, inhalers, IV administration kits
and a self-inflating resuscitation device. If
a medical emergency is outside the scope
of a flight attendant’s training, any
licensed medical provider onboard can
use an EEMK to provide care in their
place.
 First aid kit

First aid kits on airline flights are adequate

to respond to most in-flight emergencies.
The approved first aid items for airlines
include: Gauze pads, Bandage scissors
(blades less than four inches), Roller gauze,
Tape, Gloves, Triangular bandages, Elastic
bandages, Adhesive bandages, Pain
relievers, Moleskin, Lip balms and more.
Fire Safety Equipment

Fires can start within an airplane for

many reasons. Whether excess oil
ignites and results in an engine fire or
overheated food items in the galley
catch fire, crewmembers can neutralize
most aircraft fires with proper airplane
safety equipment.
 Halon Fire Extinguisher

If an electrical, oil or fuel fire starts,

crew members will use a Halon fire
extinguisher. The chemical is suitable
for use in cold weather and does not
conduct electricity, making it perfect
for aircraft use. The vapors created
when Halon interacts with fire can
cause dizziness when inhaled, which
is why crewmembers must ventilate
the cabin after use.
Halon Fire Extinguisher

The number of Halon fire extinguishers on the

plane can vary depending on the size of the
aircraft, but a typical passenger aircraft will carry
two to three cylinders. A standard 2.5-pound
Halon bottle discharges for 8 to 15 seconds
before it runs out of chemicals.
Water Fire Extinguisher

Water fire extinguishers are suitable for wood,

paper and fabric fires. As the name suggests,
these cylinders hold a pressurized solution of
alkali salts in water. When operated, the
cylinder projects a fine mist that extinguishes
the flames.
Water Fire Extinguisher
 Protective Breathing Equipment
(PBE)

PBEs are personal smoke hoods that protect

crewmembers from smoke inhalation. Each
PBE is in a bag with a tamper-proof seal.
Once opened, the crewmember places the
hood over their head and activates the
oxygen cylinder inside.
Protective Breathing Equipment
(PBE)
Protective Breathing Equipment
(PBE)
Water Emergency Equipment

In a water landing, passengers

and crewmembers must
deploy water flotation devices to
remain safe until help arrives.
Slide/Rafts

Most commonly found in wide-body

international aircraft, life rafts are stored in
the ceiling near the exits. Life rafts generally
have survival kits that include signal flares,
knives and covers to block the sun’s harmful
rays.
 Slide/Rafts

In some cases, the evacuation slide itself can

even be used as a flotation device. These
slides are stored in the emergency exit doors
and once inflated and deployed, passengers
can safely exit the plane without dropping
from a dangerous height.
Life vests

Each crew member and passenger has access

to a life vest equipped with a locator light, an
instruction manual and an oral inflation
system. Additionally, the seat cushions in
passenger seats serve as flotation devices
during an emergency.
Life vests
 ELT

The emergency locator transmitters are emergency transmitters that are carried aboard
most general aviation aircraft. In the event of an aircraft accident, these devices are
designed to transmit a distress signal on 121.5 and 243.0 MHz frequencies, and for newer
ELTs, on 406 MHz.
CRASH AX

Usually stored behind the copilot’s seat, the

crash ax is strong enough to cut metal, open
holes and force open doors and windows
 Flashlights

Every crew member seat houses high-

intensity flashlights. These flashlights
feature a flashing LED indicator to show
that they are working correctly.
Megaphones

If there’s a power outage to the aircraft’s public

address system, megaphones help the crew
share critical information.