Phases of flights (verbatim)
Exit row briefing (3 Questions to Ask)
1 Do you realize you are seated in an exit row? 2 Do you understand the responsibilities of being seated there? 3 Are you willing and able to assist in the event of an emergency?
There are 3 cross checks to ensure the slide is armed:
1. "ARMED" is displayed in the verification window. 2. The Arming/Disarming lever is in the extreme downward position 3. The safety pin is in the stowage location
When does sterile flight deck occur?
Begins at block out, through taxi, through takeoff, and ends at 10,000 ft Begins again at 10,000 ft, through landing, through taxi, and ends at block in.
Sterile Flight Deck Definition
A critical phase of flight, when all non-essential communication with the Flight Deck is prohibited (only safety or emergency related information can be communicated)
Flight Deck Announcement (FA2 response over PA to Captain "Flight Attendants Prepare for takeoff" when FA2 and FA4 are seated)
Aft cabin secure
DOOR Exit Row Briefing (Full)
In the event this exit is needed during an emergency, look out the window If it looks safe, open it Rotate the handle in the direction of the arrow Push the door all the way open If there is a red inflation handle on the floor Reach down and pull it Tell people to jump and slide Please review the safety information card
OWE Exit Row Briefing (Full)
In the event this exit is needed during an emergency, look out the window If it looks safe, open it There is a plastic cover, remove it. While holding the lower handle, reach up and pull on the upper handle Lean the window in Throw it out the opening Pull the red inflation handle in the upper corner Tell people to exit off the wing Please review the safety information card
Response to Door Arming Announcement / All Call (LFA to FA2)
L1 / R1 crosschecked
Response to Door Arming Announcement / All Call (FA2 to LFA)
L2 / R2 Crosschecked
Prior to Aircraft Movement Announcement
Ladies and gentlemen, prior to aircraft movement, all passengers must be seated with their seatbelts fastened, seat backs up, tray tables up and carry on luggage stowed. All mobile devices should be in airplane mode or cellular service turned off.
Seatbelt Sign Off Announcement
Ladies and gentlemen, the captain has turned off the Fasten Seatbelt sign. You're free to move about the cabin, but we ask that while in your seat, you keep your seatbelt securely fastened even when the seatbelt sign is off. Thank you!
Seatbelt Sign On Announcement
Ladies and gentlemen, the captain has turned on the Fasten Seatbelt sign. Please return to your seat, and ensure that your seatbelt is securely fastened around you. Thank you!
Once the FA2 calls LFA to confirm cabin is secure and exit rows are briefed, what does the LFA tell the CSA?
Cabin secure for door closure
Flight Deck Door Closure (LFA to Captain)
Cabin secure for pushback
To disarm slides at doors 1 and 2
1. Remove the safety pin from the stowage location 2. Lift the arming/disarming lever fully to the upward position 3. Place the safety pin in the protective position
There are 3 cross checks to ensure the door is disarmed
1. The arming/disarming lever is in the upward position 2. "DISARMED" is displayed in the Verification Window 3. The safety pin is in the protective position
Door Arming Announcement After closing door, prior to push back
Flight attendants prepare doors for departure and standby for all call.
To ARM Slides at Doors
Remove the Safety Pin from protective position Lower the Arming/Disarming lever to the extreme downward position Insert the safety pin into the stowage location