Bahrain CAA Cabin Crew flashcards

32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

Time of useful consciousness

The period after loss of cabin pressure during which a person can take corrective action, roughly 30-60 seconds at FL350 and 15-20 seconds at FL400.

Brace position

A protective posture used before impact: forward-facing occupants place hands behind the head with head against the seatback; rear-facing crew brace against the seat structure.

90-second evacuation rule

Certification requirement that an aircraft can be evacuated within 90 seconds using half the available exits, assuming crew and passengers act promptly.

Cabin altitude limit

Normal cabin altitude is maintained at or below 8,000 ft; oxygen masks deploy automatically when cabin altitude reaches approximately 14,000 ft.

Emergency lighting duration

Independent battery-powered cabin emergency lighting must provide illumination, typically at least 10 minutes, after loss of main electrical power.

Slide/raft combination

An evacuation slide that also functions as a life raft when detached from the aircraft; not all slides are certified as rafts, so crew must check the type.

Door arming

The process of engaging the slide mechanism before departure; a second crew member cross-checks arming or disarming to prevent inadvertent slide deployment.

DRABC primary survey

Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation: the ordered first-aid assessment sequence used before providing treatment to an ill or injured passenger.

Adult CPR ratio

Thirty chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths, at 100-120 compressions per minute with a depth of 5-6 cm.

FAST stroke assessment

Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call: a rapid screening tool; the time of symptom onset determines the treatment window.

Anaphylaxis response

Administer a prescribed adrenaline auto-injector, give oxygen, monitor the airway, and request priority landing or medical assistance on the ground.

Lithium battery class

Lithium batteries fall under Class 9 miscellaneous dangerous goods; spare batteries must be carry-on only and protected against short circuit and damage.

Lithium battery fire

Cool the device with water or halon replacement and contain it; monitor for re-ignition, since the battery can reignite after apparent extinguishment.

Hidden dangerous goods

Items that may contain dangerous goods without obvious labelling, such as camping stoves, paint, and fireworks; crew should question passengers when suspicious.

Unruly passenger escalation

A staged response: verbal warning, formal warning, restraint, and diversion, with documentation at each step and flight deck notification for any safety threat.

Restraint device use

Restraints are used only when necessary to prevent injury or harm and are removed before landing unless authorities require otherwise; the event is documented.

Suspicious item procedure

Do not touch the item; isolate the area, notify the flight deck, and follow operator procedures while noting the time and location.

Cockpit door security

The cockpit door remains locked during flight; access is controlled by the flight crew and permitted only for emergency or approved crew rotation.

Cabin crew certification

Crew must complete approved training and periodic recurrent training, typically annually, and hold a valid medical certificate as required by the state.

Fatigue management rules

Flight time limitations and minimum rest requirements apply to cabin crew under operator and state regulations; fatigue must be reported.

Bahrain CAA authority

The Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) is the licensing and regulatory authority in Bahrain; crew must comply with its regulations and the operator's manuals.

CRM core competencies

Communication, teamwork, leadership, situational awareness, decision-making, and workload management: the six competency areas trained and assessed in crew resource management.

Closed-loop communication

A communication method in which the sender gives a clear instruction, the receiver repeats it back, and the sender confirms, reducing misunderstanding.

Authority gradient

The perceived power difference between crew members; a steep gradient can discourage junior crew from speaking up, so leaders should invite challenge.

Situational awareness loss

Fixation, ambiguity, and failure to monitor are warning signs; cross-checks and verbal callouts help crews detect and recover from loss of awareness.

Special assistance passengers

Passengers requiring assistance, unaccompanied minors, and those with medical conditions need specific handling and briefing before departure.

Pre-departure safety briefing

A briefing delivered before departure covering exit locations, seatbelt use, and emergency equipment, required for all passengers.

Fire triangle

Heat, fuel, and oxygen are the three elements needed for fire; removing any one extinguishes the fire.

PBE use

Protective breathing equipment provides a self-contained oxygen supply and smoke protection, allowing crew to fight fires or assist passengers in smoke.

Ditching survival priorities

After ditching, use the slide/raft, deploy the survival kit, and follow priorities: protection, location, water, and food.

Hypoxia signs

Confusion, cyanosis, euphoria, and restlessness indicate reduced oxygen; treat with supplemental oxygen and consider descent.

Decompression sickness

Nitrogen bubbles forming in tissues after pressure change; symptoms include joint pain and neurological signs requiring medical evaluation.