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Aircraft Systems and Emergency Equipment Firefighting Equipment Fire/Crash Axe The Crash Axe (or Fire Axe) is primarily used on the aircraft to gain access to hard to reach or inaccessible areas if a problem exists. For the most part, fire behind panels or in an inaccessible area would be a situation which merits the use of the Crash Axe as the overriding safety of the flight is at hand. THINGS TO NOTE! 1. The Fire/Crash Axe is always stored in the Flight Deck due to the security concerns surrounding an axe in the cabin. 2. Crew must take every precaution when using the crash axe to limit damage to vital aircraft systems. When in doubt ask the captain before proceeding if time permits. The handle is made of dolomite which resists conducting electricity to protect user from electrocution This is a responsibility of the Pilots Halon 1211 Fire Extinguisher Halon 1211 is a substance used on fires which removes oxygen from the area. As oxygen is a building block of a fire, Halon 1211 effectively extinguishes fires better than any other substance. As fire is such a threat to aircraft safety, Halon is the natural choice for fire extinguishing agents. THINGS TO NOTE! 1. Halon 1211 is an irritant and should not be used on people. 2. If contact and subsequent irritation occurs following contact with Halon 1211 the individual should rinse immediately from skin. 3. Halon 1211 is effective on most fire types, refer to your manual for the fire classifications and the appropriate agent to use. Preflight Inspection – HAL Secure in the correct location The cotter pin and seal are intact The needle is in the green area of the pressure gauge The hose nozzle is free of obstruction First Aid Equipment

Automatic External Defibrillator A portable electronic device that, when attached to a patient, can detect and diagnose potentially life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. The AED will make suggestions to a first aider or a medical professional when a shock is advised for cardiac emergencies. THINGS TO NOTE! 1. An AED is only effective for specific cardiac arrhythmias, it will not always advise a shock to be administered. 2. As the device is delivering an electrical shock, stand clear of the patient, ensuring no metal is attached or the patient is not touching metal. Preflight Inspection - AED Secure in the correct location Tamper Seal Intact The word ‘OK’ is displayed in case window indicating battery is fully charged Emergency Medical Kit The emergency medical kit differs from the First Aid Kit in that the contents are designed to be used by a medical professional or on advice of a medical professional. As a result, the contents are more complex and require advanced medical knowledge to operate THINGS TO NOTE! 1. The EMK includes equipment and drugs that can only be used on the advice of a medical professional qualified to perform or administer them. 2. MedLink may advise a Cabin Crewmember to use contents of the EMK as this is direct advice from a medical professional. Preflight Inspection - EMK Secure in correct location Tamper Seal Intact First Aid Kit The First Aid Kit is a traditional emergency response tool which includes common use items as well as pertinent equipment to aid in treatment of first aid emergencies by both untrained and professional responders. THINGS TO NOTE! 1. First Aid Kits can be used by an individual however preference is given to those comfortable with first aid (those who have been trained or medical professionals).

2. When performing first aid, the general rule is to provide care until someone of equal or greater training is able to relieve you. Preflight Inspection – FAK • Secure in correct location • Tamper Seal Intact LIGHTING Exterior Lights Transport Canada’s minimum requirements for commercially operated aircraft, are extensive Navigation Lights > Navigation lights ensure aircraft can be seen at night, on the ground and in the air and given that they are colored, one can identify which direction they are flying in. Landing Lights > Landing lights are required for flying at night to illuminate the runway takeoff and landing. > They are located on the left wing and right-wing leading edge.

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Rotating Beacon Lights > A flashing red strobe light is located on the upper and lower surface of the fuselage. > They are turned on just prior to engine start and remain on until after engine shutdown. Anti-Collision (Strobe)Lights > White in color, located at the back of the tail and forward wing, they enhance the aircraft’s visibility and are turned on just before takeoff and turned off just after landing. Logo Lights > Also turned on just prior to takeoff and shortly before landing, are logo lights. These are fitted on the tail for evening and very early morning flights to highlight the Company name and logo....