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Pages in category "Aircraft emergency systems" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Minimum equipment lists are issued to specific aircraft and specific operators. In order to use a minimum equipment list, that specific company must receive a letter of authorization from the civil aviation authorities of the countries where the aircraft will operate. A minimum equipment list is required in the United States by the Federal ...
A DME torch is a brand of torch made by Astronics DME that can be found on commercial aircraft as part of the aircraft's emergency equipment. [1] It is typically found next to, on, or inside, each flight attendant's jump seat and is for use in an emergency situation where there has been a loss of cabin electrics. It is primarily to be used by ...
Most commercial aircraft that operate at high flight altitudes are pressurized at a maximum cabin altitude of approximately 8,000 feet. On most pressurized aircraft, if cabin pressurization is lost when the aircraft is flying at an altitude above 4,267 m (14,000 feet), compartments containing the oxygen masks will open automatically, either above or in front of the passenger and crew seats ...
The International Bluebook is a free online service which offers general bluebook figures for jet aircraft models and conditions. The site does not provide calculations for individual aircraft, but these may be obtained via dealer’s sites or on jet aircraft multiple listing service (MLS) sites which use the service. [7]
Emergency aircraft evacuation refers to emergency evacuation from an aircraft which may take place on the ground, in water, or mid-flight. There are standard evacuation procedures and special evacuation equipment. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 take off, showing the two overwing emergency evacuation doors
Aircraft not in contact with an ATC facility while enroute to/from or within the designated fire fighting area(s). [3] [11] 1273–1275 US: Calibration Performance Monitoring Equipment (CPME) "Parrot" transponders. [3] 1276 US: Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) penetration when unable to establish communication with ATC or aeronautical ...
Due to the mass casualty potential of an aviation emergency, the speed with which emergency response equipment and personnel arrive at the scene of the emergency is of paramount importance. Their arrival and initial mission to secure the aircraft against all hazards, particularly fire, increases the survivability of the passengers and crew on ...