Boeing 737 Emergency equipments locations

Summary

The script outlines the emergency equipment available on an aircraft, detailing both flight deck and cabin safety measures. It covers items such as Halon fire extinguishers, crash axes, life vests, escape straps, flashlights, portable oxygen bottles, first aid kits, and emergency locator transmitters (ELT). The importance of using protective breathing equipment with Halon fire extinguishers is emphasized, along with the need to check the availability, condition, and proper storage of all emergency equipment before each flight. Additionally, it highlights life rafts, escape slides, and various medical kits as part of the comprehensive safety setup.

Takeaways

• 😀 A Halon fire extinguisher is available in the flight deck for use on flammable liquid and electrical fires.
• 😀 Always wear protective breathing equipment before using the Halon fire extinguisher.
• 😀 Halon reduces the amount of oxygen in the air to extinguish fires.
• 😀 Emergency equipment in the flight deck includes a crash axe, flashlights, and life vests stowed on the back of each seat.
• 😀 Escape straps are stowed in compartments above the side windows for quick access in emergencies.
• 😀 Cabin emergency equipment includes a flashlight, crew life jackets, and passenger lifejackets stowed under each seat.
• 😀 Portable oxygen bottles with attached masks are available throughout the cabin for use during emergencies.
• 😀 First aid kits are stored in several locations within the cabin for easy access.
• 😀 An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) is stowed in a designated location for locating the aircraft in emergencies.
• 😀 Megaphones and additional Halon fire extinguishers are available in various stowage compartments for communication and fire safety.
• 😀 Medical equipment kits, including advanced life-saving cardiac and medical kits, are stowed for easy access during an emergency.
• 😀 Life rafts are installed if required, and escape slides are packed inside each passenger entry and service door for evacuation.
• 😀 Emergency equipment may vary between operators, so always check that all equipment is available, in good condition, and correctly stowed before each flight.

Q & A

What is the primary function of the Halon fire extinguisher?

The primary function of the Halon fire extinguisher is to extinguish flammable liquid and electrical fires by decreasing the available oxygen in the air.

What precaution should be taken before using the Halon fire extinguisher?

Before using the Halon fire extinguisher, protective breathing equipment should always be worn.

Where is the crash axe located on the aircraft?

The crash axe is located in the flight deck.

What emergency equipment is provided for each passenger on the aircraft?

Each passenger has a lifejacket stowed under their seat.

Where are the portable oxygen bottles located?

Portable oxygen bottles with attached masks are stowed throughout the cabin.

What medical equipment is available on the aircraft?

The aircraft is equipped with an advanced life-saving cardiac and medical equipment kit, or LC, and a medical kit, both stowed for easy access.

How is the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) stored?

The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) is stowed in a specific location on the aircraft.

What additional safety equipment is available on the aircraft?

Additional safety equipment includes flashlights, crew life jackets, escape straps, megaphones, self-contained protective breathing equipment, and life rafts if required.

Where are the life rafts installed?

Life rafts are installed on the aircraft if required.

What should be checked before each flight regarding emergency equipment?

Before each flight, it is important to ensure all necessary emergency equipment is available, in good condition, and correctly stowed.