United Airlines - Inflight Services - Comprehensive
Final Exam.
Halon/BRX Fire Extinguisher - ANS Used for A, B, and C fires. With hose, lasts 12
seconds. Without hose, lasts 8 seconds.
Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) - ANS Oxygen duration is 15 minutes. Blinking
green light indicates that oxygen is still flowing. Alternating green/red light indicates it is
time to vacate the scene before oxygen runs out.
Water Fire Extinguisher - ANS Should only be used on class A fires or on PEDs.
Contains an antifreeze additive which may cause skin/eye irritation. Water will last 30
seconds continuously and you must turn the cylinder clockwise until it punctures the
cartridge to start use.
Portable Pulse Oxygen Bottle (PPOB) - ANS Lasts up to 180 minutes. Should only be
used when a person is breathing.
Portable Oxygen Bottle (POB) - ANS Make sure to not deplete below 500 psi if other
oxygen sources are available. Hose should be plugged into the high flow outlet and
gauge should be faced towards the aisle or FA when in use.
Aviox Oxygen (Dual Canister) - ANS Used following a decompression. Gets very hot
(500 degrees F). Each canister lasts 20 mins.
CPR pocket mask - ANS Attach valve port toward the body. Reverse the mask for
infants.
Thermal Containment Bag (TCB) - ANS Used to contain heat and fire from a PED.
What are cabin doors equipped with to warn individuals that the jet bridge or air stairs
are not positioned at the open door? - ANS Door safety straps
What is the preflight safety check of the lavatory? - ANS 1. Ensure all placards are in
good condition
2. Ashtrays are attached inside and/or outside of lavatory doors or walls
3. Check flight attendant call button ands call reset button
4. Trash receptacle lid functions properly and is not secured open & check for evidence
of fire
5.Check for evidence of tampering with
smoke detector
What is the preflight of the portable oxygen bottle? - ANS - general check
- min pressure at 1600 psi
- oxygen mask in plastic
, bag attached to bottle
with oxygen hose plugged
into high flow outlet
What is the preflight of the Portable Pulse
Oxygen Bottle? - ANS - general check- min pressure at 1600 psi
- clean mask is attached to bottle
- push and hold blue "push to test" button to
illuminate green light
Where can you verify the minimum crew on the aircraft? - ANS Minimum crew placard
above 1L jumpseat
What are the types of evacuation flotation devices found on United's aircraft? - ANS -
slides
- ramp slides
- slide/raft
What is the goal of 10-5-0 and what
do they each stand for? - ANS 1. To complete all task and get the aircraft doors closed
5 mins before departure...
10 - jetbridge door closure
5 - aircraft door closure
0 - scheduled departure
What is the
seating criteria for
customers with
service animals? - ANS - May be offered bulkhead seating if available
- Not allowed in an exit row
If not equipped with a secondary barrier, what can be used to protect the flight deck? -
ANS Full-size galley cart
During unexpected turbulence while in beverage service, what is your best course of
action? - ANS STOP - angle cart, set brake
DROP - sit on floor, hold onto secure stationary object
HOLD ON - remained seated until announcement from pilots that it is okay to get up
What announcement from the pilots is heard when you need to take your seat and
secure yourself immediately? - ANS "Flight attendants, be seated immediately. Be
seated
immediately."
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